For Immediate Release
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 22:00
Ceremonoies Marking Departure of Foreign Fire-fighting Teams

Several ceremonies marking the departure of some of the international fire
fighting teams took place throughout the day in the 'Nevatim' and
'Ramat-David' IAF bases. Similar events are to take place tomorrow in the
Haifa and 'Tel-Nof' IAF bases.

192 crewmen received an IAF medal and all of the delegations received a
special honorary greeting from the commander of the IAF stating that : "You
have earned this honor for putting out the deadly fire in the Carmel. You
have shown responsibility, determination, commoradary and courage".

Commander of the 'Ramat-David' IAF base stated that : "The cooperation was
excellent, reaching across barriers of language and culture. You were all
focused on the mission of savings lifes and saving the landscape in the
Carmel. "

Commander of the 'Nevatim' IAF base commented that: " Real friends are those
in need. Israel was met by a disaster, but you were there to prove yout true
friendship. We felt this throughout all the days we fought the blaze.
Myself, the IAF and The State of Israel wish to thank you and show our
respects to you. "

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