05/17/2026
Callaway Volunteer Fire Department I would have loved to had your tones set off and made this announcement but ….. here it is! Ladies and gentlemen of the Callaway Fire Dept. Congratulations on over 60 years of service. You see what James and Dot Webb begun started way before those 60 years. A passion built up inside their bones to serve others and to love their neighbor as their self. Over the years I have had the opportunity to serve along side of, break bread with, and even share in the grief of loss with my brothers and sisters at the Callaway Fire Dept. These are some of the finest and simplest people that you will ever meet. Ranging from cattle farmers to office personnel, to VDOT workers and all other walks of life. Today you had a celebration, a time to come together and recognize the years of service that so many of you have put in. On behalf of the office of Fire Ems, the citizens of Callaway, and the greater citizens of Franklin County we say thank you. Thank you for your years of dedication, your sacrifice, your missed meals with family, and for the love and compassion that you have shown your neighbor and time of need. James and Dot are some of the sweetest people that you will ever meet and although he turned over the reins this year, James Webb, you will always be chief five to me! Although I was not able to attend today’s event in person because of other obligations, I want to publicly thank you for all that you have done for your community! CO. 5 members continue to carry the torch that burns bright into the future, and don’t forget the importance of breaking bread together and spending time together in that little piece of heaven, we know as Callaway, Virginia! God bless you all, and I look forward to serving alongside of you for many years to come! Your friend PS – 29 
