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!['“Firefighters”
Not many people remember us,
Not many people care,
Unless a life is saved or lost,
While we are fighting there.
We learn to respect the fire we fight,
And even love it too,
In order to end its destructive path,
It's what we train to do.
There are many who can't comprehend,
Why we love the things they fear.
We're the first they call in their time of need,
It's the reason why we're here.
The next alarm might make us proud,
And heroes of same kind,
Or maybe it will be our last,
In service to mankind.
But whatever fate may bring us,
It doesn't change our hearts.
We're Firefighters to the end.
We'll always do our part.
Author: Unknown
Photo credit: San Jose Firefighters - Craig Allyn Rose
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!['* 17th year Anniversary of the tragic 17 Vandalia Avenue - Wind Driven Fire
On December 18, 1998, several fire companies and fire fighters responded at 0454 hours to a reported fire on the tenth floor of a 10-story high-rise apartment building for the elderly. The fire had been burning for 20 to 30 minutes before it was called in because the resident attempted to put the fire out with small pans of water.
As the fire fighters approached the building from the rear, an orange glow was observed in the window of Apartment 10D. As the fire fighters were arriving in front of the high-rise, a call was received from Central Dispatch that a female resident in the apartment next door to the fire apartment was trapped in her apartment and needed help.
Several fire fighters entered the lobby area, and some took the stairs to the ninth floor, while others took the elevator to the ninth floor. A Lieutenant and two fire fighters on Ladder 170 (the victims), along with the Lieutenant on Engine 290, took the B-stairs from the ninth floor to the tenth floor, and entered the hallway, in search of the fire, while 4 fire fighters on Engine 290 were flaking out the hose line on the ninth floor and in the stairwell between the ninth and tenth floor in preparation for hookup.
During this same time period, other fire fighters had gone to the tenth floor A-stairwell landing to attempt a hose line hookup to the standpipe in the landing. Engine Company 257 fire fighters, who were attempting to make a hook-up on the fire floor landing, experienced trouble with the heat, heavy smoke, and heavy insulation on the standpipe and were forced to abandon this hook-up. The Lieutenant on Engine 290 and the victims, who were on the B-side, were approaching the center smoke doors (see diagram), when the Lieutenant radioed his driver on the outside, and asked, Where is the fire?
The driver radioed back, the fire is in the rear, towards exposure 4. The Lieutenant on Engine 290 then left the tenth floor, descended the stairs to the ninth floor and helped his men drag the hose to the A-stairwell, where they met up with fire fighters on Engine 257, who assisted them in stretching their line and hook-up on the ninth floor.
The victims proceeded through the center smoke doors in search of the fire. From the information obtained during this investigation, it is believed the victims found the fire apartment, with the door partially opened, allowing smoke and hot gases to enter the hallway. They then opened the door fully, the wind pushed the fire and extreme heat in the apartment into the hallway, and a flashover occurred, exposing the victims to extreme radiant heat that potentially elevated their body core temperature.
The last radio transmission from the victims was a Mayday call.
When the victims were found, all were unresponsive, they were treated at the scene and taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead by the attending physician.
This wind-driven fire event and the lessons-learned contributed directly to the current body of research and new insights on emerging strategies and tactics.
Brothers, may you continue to rest in peace…
We still have the watch
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
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!['It is with much sadness and regret to inform you that FF/Paramedic Dan Capuano of Chicago Fire - Tower Ladder 34 died in the line of duty.
In the early morning hours on December 14th, 2015 Chicago’s Bravest were called out for service once again and when firefighters arrived at the three-story building / vacant warehouse, there was heavy smoke through the second floor.
Chicago Firefighters entered and began searching for the source of the fire.
During the search some of the Firefighters noticed holes in the floor and an emergency alert was issued for firefighters to use caution. However, sadly and tragically FF Capuano fell through an open elevator shaft from the second floor all the way down to the basement.
“It looks like the firefighter had just walked into the elevator shaft as he was searching, couldn’t see and fell.” Chicago Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago said.
Crews quickly located Capuano, performed CPR and put him in an ambulance to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital at 4:25 a.m.
Capuano, a 15-year veteran of the department, leaves behind a wife and three children. FF Capuano also worked as a firefighter in Evergreen Park, IL.
Please keep FF Capuano’s family, friends and Chicago Fire in your hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Brother.
We have the watch.
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['*** GREAT NEWS ***
The long, hard fight to re-authorize funds for 9/11 survivors is finally coming to an end.
Last night House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) made public must-pass legislation that includes funding for the Zadroga Act.
Many people will now come forward and say they were working for us, but there truly were only a few people that made this victory possible:
Special thank you to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, former host of “The Daily Show” Jon Stewart, to my friend John Feal from the @[895370460496667:274:FealGood Foundation Outreach And Education Program], and most especially to all of the 9/11 first responders who came to Washington, to walk the legislative halls in an “all-in” effort to get our Congress to do the right thing.
It’s shameful and embarrassing and shouldn't have taken this long and been this hard to make sure our heroes, the 9/11 first responders will receive the medical care they desperately need and deserve to heal and improve whatever life they have left.
In the picture, the champions who would settle for nothing short of victory: John Feal, Michael Connor, Jon Stewart, Ray Pfeifer, Richard Palmer, Kenny Specht and Keith Delmar in the basement of the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.
Strong work Brothers !!!
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['This is one of my most favorite graphic art covers ever created for @[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire].
It was done by my friend,,, and world-renowned artist @[113449112129866:274:Firefighter Art (Artist Jodi Monroe)]... (before she was world famous) ;)
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!['"My Brother Has Fallen"
My Brother has fallen; no I don't know his name,
Have not the same parents still family all the same.
He lives in this town, I live in another,
It doesn't really matter cause this man is my Brother.
My Brother I call him yet I've never seen his face
I have brothers and sisters all over the place.
You see I am a Firefighter and our families are one,
A tradition for years past from father to son.
Around the world, a Brotherhood of unity,
A closeness, a bond, most people don't see.
I'll watch his back; She'll watch mine,
"You go, I go" time after time.
His family's my family, Her family theirs,
We're part of one family where everyone cares.
I'll look after your kids, please look in on my wife,
Should that day finally come when I laid down my life.
We dedicate our lives helping our fellow man,
Living day after day doing all that we can.
Where ever we're needed whether nighttime or day, To save the life of another we'll step in harm’s way.
My Brother has fallen doing what he loved best,
And among the Honored, he now stands with the rest. For a mile in dress uniform here everyone stands, For my Brother has fallen God... into your hands.
Author: Rick Martin,
Captain - Quiambaug Vol. Fire Co.
Stonington, CT
Artwork: “The 81 Fallen”
by: @[616629031700387:274:Dansun Photos]
"Just before I created this piece I checked how many firefighters had died in the line of duty in the United States and Canada this year.
I'm sad to say it's 81, 78 in USA and 3 in Canada.
It's hard to get an accurate number, I decided on 81 after looking at several sights and I went with the most common numbers.
Please comment if these figures are not accurate.
This one is for the 81 Fallen and their families who will be spending the holiday season for the first time without them.
Stay safe brothers and sisters.
DanSun
Strong words and beautiful art!
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Incredibly sad and tragic news for Mt. Marion Fire Department, New York
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all those affected
RIP Brother
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I am not going to lie... this video brought me to tears.
This is Brotherhood at its FINEST
The “BTAA Rovers”, a hockey team in South Bend, IN recently got word that Andrew Capuano on the visiting team “St Jude Knights” would be playing his first game in South Bend since his father’s passing.
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Talk about class personified and family at so many levels. Andrew Capuano's first game back and the Rovers along with South Bend's finest in a pre-game tribute.
Chicago Firefighter Daniel Capuano, 42, fell down an elevator shaft and died in the line of duty December 14, 2015.
He was tackling a blaze in a Chicago warehouse when he plunged 2 stories to his death.
Husband, father of 3 sadly and tragically paid the "Ultimate Sacrifice"
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“Firefighters”
Not many people remember us,
Not many people care,
Unless a life is saved or lost,...
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Unless a life is saved or lost,...
* 17th year Anniversary of the tragic 17 Vandalia Avenue - Wind Driven Fire
On December 18, 1998, several fire companies and fire fighters responded at 0454 hours to a reported fire on the tenth floor of a 10-story high-rise apartment building for the elderly. The fire had been burning for 20 to 30 minutes before it was called in because the resident attempted to put the fire out with small pans of water.
As the fire fighters approached the building from the rear, an orange ...
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Good Karma, pay-it-forward, what goes around comes around... however you want to call it...
This is a GREAT story !!!
Strong work Brothers... #BrotherhoodStrong
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PLEASE spend 5 minutes of your time and watch this video !!!
I promise you will be welling with GRATITUDE.
Ray Pfeiffer... YOU Sir are a HERO... even if you don't ever want to admit it!
Watch New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pay tribute to New York City fire fighter and 9/11 advocate Ray Pfeiffer before her Senate colleagues Friday.
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