DAYTON -- It was a tough day for the Dayton community and the men and women who serve it.
But there's a group who helps everyone deal with a tragic situation like the fire on Kilmer Street in Dayton.
Flames took over the home and crews fought back, not just the fire, but also tears.
"This is not an easy day," said Mary-Beth Parker, member of P.A.C.T.
Tragedies much like the fire, take their toll on those who serve and protect our community.
"It's a struggle, it's always hard when it's a child that's involved in a fatality it is by far the most stressful situation we ever encounter," said Director Chief Jeff Payne, Dayton Fire Department.
But there's a group called police and clergy together or P.A.C.T. that helps mend grieving hearts.
"We're here to bring love and comfort," said Parker.
Parker is one of many who help police, firefighters, EMT's and the victim's families cope with the sometimes sad reality they face.
"We pray. We pray for those that are hurting, we pray for the families because these are difficult times," said Parker.
But Thursday's fire hits Parker hard.
"This situation today is the first one as a PACT member," said Parker.
But that's not the only reason, she takes this tragedy to heart.
"I take this a little deeper maybe because I am invested in this district," said Parker.
While her heart is also hurting, she finds courage to help others.
"My faith and my love and new birth the fact that I have Christ within me that is my strength," said Parker.
But there's a group who helps everyone deal with a tragic situation like the fire on Kilmer Street in Dayton.
Flames took over the home and crews fought back, not just the fire, but also tears.
"This is not an easy day," said Mary-Beth Parker, member of P.A.C.T.
Tragedies much like the fire, take their toll on those who serve and protect our community.
"It's a struggle, it's always hard when it's a child that's involved in a fatality it is by far the most stressful situation we ever encounter," said Director Chief Jeff Payne, Dayton Fire Department.
But there's a group called police and clergy together or P.A.C.T. that helps mend grieving hearts.
"We're here to bring love and comfort," said Parker.
Parker is one of many who help police, firefighters, EMT's and the victim's families cope with the sometimes sad reality they face.
"We pray. We pray for those that are hurting, we pray for the families because these are difficult times," said Parker.
But Thursday's fire hits Parker hard.
"This situation today is the first one as a PACT member," said Parker.
But that's not the only reason, she takes this tragedy to heart.
"I take this a little deeper maybe because I am invested in this district," said Parker.
While her heart is also hurting, she finds courage to help others.
"My faith and my love and new birth the fact that I have Christ within me that is my strength," said Parker.