Visiting the Shelter Valley Fire Station last weekend gave me a new appreciation for our public servents. Fire fighting is often glamorized in the public eye. What is not seen is that the path to being a fire fighter requires many years of hard training, testing, certifications, job applications, and temporary disappointments. I was very impressed with the quality of the men and woment we met at Shelter Valley, people who are completely dedicated to serving the public good even when the path is not easy.