A couple of months ago, Lower Allen Fire Company was contacted by the Rhede Volunteer Fire Department from Germany. Rhede is located in the north/west part of the country and borders the Netherlands. Their desire was to exchange information; fire fighting tactics, and to learn more about each other’s department and the way it operates. Since then, Capt. Cook has been weekly contact with Capt. Dennis Walk from their department. The similarities and differences between the departments have been most interesting. This week, a care package arrived in the form of a fire helmet, shirt, and patches. Lower allen Fire Department would like to Thank Capt. Walk and the Rhede Fire Department for their gifts and look forward to a lasting friendship.