For the few years I have lived on the peninsula, I have been very proud to be an active fundraiser for the all volunteer Placencia Peninsula Fire Department. These two dozen men and women are called to put fires out in the most unforgiving circumstances. Our village is predominantly old wooden structures packed closely together, separated only by sand and palm trees. Since we only have one road, the primary “fire truck” has been a 6x4 ATV with a 75 foot hose to pump sea water to the fire site. This ATV can easily maneuver in the sand and dodge all the trees, dogs, and coconuts, but if your fire is further than that from water, these men and the rest of the village put together a mean bucket brigade! Last Christmas we received a generous
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