A History of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department - Lewis, Brent
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Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service…mehr

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Once, Kent Island homes that caught fire often burned to the ground. That changed in 1947 with the founding of the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, and for more than half a century, local volunteers have protected their community from fire and flood. Author Brent Lewis charts the history of this Kent Island institution with firsthand accounts from ordinary heroes, humorous stories of late-night practical jokes and recipes for applesauce cake and oyster fritters from the ladies auxiliary. Join Lewis as he tells the stories of the men and women who have dedicated themselves to the service of their community and created a family in the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Autorenporträt
Brent Lewis is a native Eastern Shoreman. Both sides of his family have lived on the shore for generations. Brent has been a residential real estate appraiser for over twenty years, but has worked in various local industries. He's married to another Eastern Shore native, Peggy, and has one daughter, Nicole. Brent is a member of the Kent Island Heritage Society, where he conducts their Oral Histories project and contributes to the newsletter. Brent has published in various periodicals. This is his first book.