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"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/p118x118/11073428_927568153943509_5635699778160961864_n.jpg?oh=78e26bd07117625b5dceac1002297039&oe=55AD97E4&__gda__=1433703682_35d06ec49f05dbd4590db839f3c72b28)
!['"Smokey Joe Martin"
When Joseph B. Martin joined the FDNY in 1884, he was one of the only firemen on the job with a college education. He rose quickly through the ranks. While in command of Engine 31 he would earn his now world famous nickname.
On a cold winter night in 1899 Martin led an attack on a dangerous cellar fire in a large warehouse. Despite the fact the nozzle teams had to keep changing men, Martin stayed at the lead.
Man after man took his turn at the knob only to be driven from his position by the heavy smoke and high heat conditions. Soon his entire company was laid out in the street unconscious or gasping for air.
After watching yet another company stumble out into the street, Chief Edward F. Croker ordered everyone out.
Martin remained.
Chief Croker crawled in after Martin himself. After three attempts to reach the nozzle the veteran chief finally found Martin, nozzle in hand wedged between packing crates battling the flames. Crocker grabbed him by the collar and pulled him out.
In the street, Croker announced, half-angry and half-proud "Gentlemen, this is Smoky Joe Martin. By the gods he certainly does love it!"
The nickname stuck.
The salty fire officer would continue up the ranks until he became Assistant Chief. Martin commanded some of the most dangerous and difficult fires any fire officer has ever faced. He continued leading his beloved men until he was forced to retire in November 1930. He died at home 11 years later.
In 1944, the now famous character "Smokey Bear" was named after him.
Photo is of Martin (left) with his driver "Daredevil Dan" Healy.
Post and Photo credit: From the archives of @[409199542518139:274:Paul Hashagen- author]
Thanks Paul for keeping fire history alive!
Strong work… “Brotherhood Strong”
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p118x90/11080988_926031117430546_6005387283338925032_n.jpg?oh=d934fea7935b3ac903c942f6a6173d9d&oe=55B0B754&__gda__=1437885651_d49aff74945c73d274c585ae4e35c4dc)
!['Wisdom from the Field...
From Captain Christian Palmer
Fresno City Fire, California
"Mystery in the attic"
We had a fire in a 100+ y/. house the other day and it looked like Christmas when the guys put out the fire in the attic.
Firefighters got covered in a white, chalk like material...
One of our Engineers (FFS Shafer) heard me mention the unknown find over the radio and quickly threw me under the bus, I mean told me what it was.
Diatomaceous Earth or "D.E.". I use it in my pool filter but had never seen it in an attic.
It seems they put this stuff in attics in the old days to repel insects. D.E. is made up of the fossilized remains of diatoms – tiny hard-shelled sea creatures, composed mainly of silica, and it works by desiccating the exoskeletons of insects. It’s non-toxic, and contains no asbestos.
Just wanted to pass it on... kind of interesting
Anyone else ever run into this?
"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
(Photo not from fire but from a re-model)'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/q83/p118x90/1013253_925117060855285_1398329711695283509_n.jpg?oh=db0e9c0420eb0e4a29797ca18d51b6cb&oe=55A7A5FC&__gda__=1433485639_9cec53e9a67b02b783cea5781bae200e)
!['"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p118x118/11070816_922181637815494_94818260499349552_n.jpg?oh=a4da92ef1cb08799cb8c7881ce5e5146&oe=55BA5679&__gda__=1433452732_448ad45405fc9e2ed05b6610ea19d0d7)
!['For all of those who are concerned about your health...
"Brotherhood Funny"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p118x118/11054521_922177217815936_1805423740687712857_n.jpg?oh=23029304f41951235dd6810a6ee2a01e&oe=55B5088F&__gda__=1433376050_3f8320973dd529646271fed2edd49c70)
!['Detroit Box Alarm
John R and E. Hilldale
January 30, 2015
"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
Photo - @[213355035463029:274:Metro Detroit Fire Photography]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/q86/p118x118/10394014_922176217816036_2308374845535388207_n.jpg?oh=0764b86f188f9ae2c26fe76f43e4cd3e&oe=55BC78F5&__gda__=1433746268_0659bce9b46673386e618cd6fce46583)
!['"I am a Firefighter"
I am neither a Hero nor Superhero.
I can be burnt by fire and smoke can overcome me.
I can be exhausted by heat and frozen by cold.
I can be trapped by a collapse and fall from heights.
I may sustain injury, and even make the ultimate sacrifice for you.
I will suffer all of these… if you need me.
I hope we never meet, but if we do... I will never leave you!
I've trained long and hard and earned this, the proudest of titles…
I am a Firefighter !!!
By Kevin Wright
London Fire Brigade – (Ret.)
32 years of Service
Strong words Brother Kev
"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
Photo: Mike Ferdinande - @[213355035463029:274:Metro Detroit Fire Photography]'](https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p118x90/11071415_922171134483211_4938385580385727690_n.jpg?oh=1c26a7e00835486b5f5166d5830db991&oe=55B57D84)
!['Happy 100th Birthday FDNY Rescue 1
You make the "Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/s200x200/11011889_919276684772656_250694645766970162_n.jpg?oh=3bcec7c4d95d0644ef629b832e1c6cf4&oe=55B31F99&__gda__=1433580318_230156f920e40d7ffe95bb95149d859c)
!['Let’s get Bill a VAN !
Please help honor this HERO and help raise the funds needed to purchase a specially equipped van for Houston FD Captain William "Iron Bill" Dowling
$20 and you get a really meaningful and cool shirt…
http://enginecoapparel.com/products/iron-bill-fundraising-shirt
Captain Dowling was severely injured in a 5-alarm fire on May 31, 2013. Four other Houston Firefighters tragically died in that fire... the deadliest day in Houston Fire history. Among other life disabling injuries, because of the extent of Bill's injuries, both legs needed to be amputated.
"Help The Good Guys" is heading up fundraising efforts to enable this SPECIAL purchase for Captain Dowling and his family. If there is one thing Bill loves to do now is travel, including watching his children play sports. This specially equipped van will safely and comfortably transport him... (He can't sit up and strait for very long)
“Iron Bill” has served his country in the USMC and until recently when he was critically injured in that wicked fire Captain Dowling proudly served the citizens of Houston.
Now it’s ALL our turn to “serve him”…
Please share this t-shirt offer with your friends to make sure everyone has a chance to help out this REAL LIFE Hero!
Today is the LAST DAY to order !!!
Shirt orders will be taken until midnight March 9, 2015 (EST) and then go to the printer.
http://enginecoapparel.com/products/iron-bill-fundraising-shirt
Thanks Bill, you and your wife Jacki are our HEROES
You both help make the “Brotherhood Strong”
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!['"Smokey Joe Martin"
When Joseph B. Martin joined the FDNY in 1884, he was one of the only firemen on the job with a college education. He rose quickly through the ranks. While in command of Engine 31 he would earn his now world famous nickname.
On a cold winter night in 1899 Martin led an attack on a dangerous cellar fire in a large warehouse. Despite the fact the nozzle teams had to keep changing men, Martin stayed at the lead.
Man after man took his turn at the knob only to be driven from his position by the heavy smoke and high heat conditions. Soon his entire company was laid out in the street unconscious or gasping for air.
After watching yet another company stumble out into the street, Chief Edward F. Croker ordered everyone out.
Martin remained.
Chief Croker crawled in after Martin himself. After three attempts to reach the nozzle the veteran chief finally found Martin, nozzle in hand wedged between packing crates battling the flames. Crocker grabbed him by the collar and pulled him out.
In the street, Croker announced, half-angry and half-proud "Gentlemen, this is Smoky Joe Martin. By the gods he certainly does love it!"
The nickname stuck.
The salty fire officer would continue up the ranks until he became Assistant Chief. Martin commanded some of the most dangerous and difficult fires any fire officer has ever faced. He continued leading his beloved men until he was forced to retire in November 1930. He died at home 11 years later.
In 1944, the now famous character "Smokey Bear" was named after him.
Photo is of Martin (left) with his driver "Daredevil Dan" Healy.
Post and Photo credit: From the archives of @[409199542518139:274:Paul Hashagen- author]
Thanks Paul for keeping fire history alive!
Strong work… “Brotherhood Strong”
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/p480x480/11080988_926031117430546_6005387283338925032_n.jpg?oh=2fb17d877ffa8dc967999b257a6e5b80&oe=55B0A7C6&__gda__=1437081211_c2cd1afd8d5c8ee6450cfca4cde0cb7a)
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Here is a video I took back in 2013, Wollemi National Park smile emoticon
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DJ LATIN PRINCE with Kandel Khaga Raj and 4 others
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Saw this in a thread on a brother firefighters page. Thought it was worth sharing in today's fire service/World.
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FireRescue1 with Courteney Taylor Hill and 3 others
I think a sink remodel is in my near future.
!['Wisdom from the Field...
From Captain Christian Palmer
Fresno City Fire, California
"Mystery in the attic"
We had a fire in a 100+ y/. house the other day and it looked like Christmas when the guys put out the fire in the attic.
Firefighters got covered in a white, chalk like material...
One of our Engineers (FFS Shafer) heard me mention the unknown find over the radio and quickly threw me under the bus, I mean told me what it was.
Diatomaceous Earth or "D.E.". I use it in my pool filter but had never seen it in an attic.
It seems they put this stuff in attics in the old days to repel insects. D.E. is made up of the fossilized remains of diatoms – tiny hard-shelled sea creatures, composed mainly of silica, and it works by desiccating the exoskeletons of insects. It’s non-toxic, and contains no asbestos.
Just wanted to pass it on... kind of interesting
Anyone else ever run into this?
"Brotherhood Strong"
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
(Photo not from fire but from a re-model)'](https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/q83/p296x100/1013253_925117060855285_1398329711695283509_n.jpg?oh=3d03c97950d985fbe71d373679ac7867&oe=55A5C2ED&__gda__=1437312960_d115726f552f18149e3d20a7e1ae54ab)
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The official footage that I personally took.
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