Memorial

When I am called to duty, God 
Wherever Flames may rage
Give me the strength to save some life
Whatever Be its age
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from 
The horror of that fate
Enable me to be alert and
Hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out
I want to fill my calling and
To give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor 
And protect their property
And if according to your will
I have to lose my life 
Please bless with your protecting hand
My children and my wife

James Winters

(July 24, 1949 - December 20, 1990)

Jim passed away while on a training mission at the State Fire Collage in Ocala.  He was employed by the Spring Hill Fire Rescue District in May of 1988 as a Firefighter/EMT.  At the same time he was attending the Florida State Fire Collage, earning 48 collage credits in just 30 months and maintaining a high A average.  He then completed the Paramedic Program in July 1990 still with a high A average.  He also taught numerous CPR and EMT classes and was very dedicated to his work.  He was the proud father of two sons, Jimmy and Jeffrey.

James R. Savoie

(October 28, 1953 - March 7, 1994)

Jim Savoie served as a Firefighter/Paramedic with Spring Hill Fire Rescue for 9 years.

Jim started with as a Firefighter/EMT in 1985 and was promoted to Paramedic in 1987.

He was a very outgoing and active person in the department. In August, 1988 he and three other members of the department flew out west to fight the fires in Wyoming and Montana. Then in December, 1990 Jim was part of the Honor Guard for the funeral of Spring Hill Firefighter James Winters, who died in the line of duty during a training exercise. Savoie also was an active participant in the Public Education Programs such as Operation Prom Night at Springstead High School, which was a re-enactment of a motor vehicle accident to help students realize the consequences of drinking and driving. In 1993 Jim was diagnosed with Leukemia and spent the next year battling the disease. On March 12, 1994, he was laid to rest at Florida Memorial Gardens in Spring Hill with full fire department honors. On September 22, 1994, the new Station 1 of Spring Hill Fire Rescue at 1479 Parker Avenue was dedicated to the memory of

James R. Savoie.

      
Lt. Stephen P. "Gunny" Wilson 

Died Sunday, Jan. 19, at his home.
He was born in Bethesda, Md., and moved to Brooksville 26 years ago. He was a Marine Corps veteran and served two tours of duty in Vietnam, during which he received two field promotions attaining the rank of sergeant. He received several commendations including the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat Valor. He worked for the Brooksville Fire Department, Northwest Hernando Fire Department and for the majority of his career with Spring Hill Fire and Rescue District, retiring as a firefighter/paramedic lieutenant in 2001. He was a rescue scuba diver and an instructor for several years at the Florida State Fire College. He raised and trained a search and rescue dog that became his K-9 partner at the department. He was a professional skydiver for over 10 years with the Miller Skydiving Team, performing exhibitions at air shows across the U.S. He was a member of the local and national military vehicle preservation association.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon; a sister, Briana of Jacksonville; a brother, Michael of Sand Point, Idaho; and his K-9 partner and "surrogate son" Nelson.