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It is with much sadness and regret to inform the Brotherhood that Battalion Chief Chris Tindall, 42 years young, a 19-year veteran with the South Metro Fire Department, MO was on duty January 8th, 2015 and was suffering from chest pains several hours after responding to an emergency incident.

He went to the hospital and was treated and released. Sadly Chief Tindall died following his discharge from the hospital.

Among his many roles, he was also a handler for the Missouri Sea...

It is with much sadness and regret to inform the Brotherhood that Battalion Chief Chris Tindall, 42 years young, a 19-year veteran with the South Metro Fire Department, MO was on duty January 8th, 2015 and was suffering from chest pains several hours after responding to an emergency incident.

He went to the hospital and was treated and released. Sadly Chief Tindall died following his discharge from the hospital.

Among his many roles, he was also a handler for the Missouri Search and Rescue K9.

Obituary here:

www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?pid=173782117

Visitation will be on Tuesday, Jan 13 from 5-8 p.m. at John Knox Village Pavilion in Lee's Summit, MO. A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Jan 14 at 2 p.m., also at John Knox Village Pavilion in Lee's Summit, MO.

Rest in Peace Brother

We have the watch from here

Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”

“Brotherhood Strong”

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Yesterday at 5:04pm ·

Sad and tragic...

REST IN PEACE Sister

Firefighter-Paramedic Linda Cohens

New Haven Fire Department member Linda Cohens was found unresponsive outside her home the morning of January 11th. She was transported to the hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Cohens served...

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Yesterday at 3:45pm · Edited ·

ASK THE PAGE:

The Brother who asked this question wishes to remain anonymous:

"I am currently taking Fire I and II. We are currently covering ladders. Problem is that I have a fear of heights. Does anyone have any tips/advice/suggestions to help overcome this fear?"

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Yesterday at 12:52pm · Edited ·

Who do you predict by tomorrow will be the National Champions?

"Brotherhood Strong"

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Yesterday at 10:56am ·

You probably already knew this but CareerCast.com rates the job "Firefighter" as the "#1 Most Stressful Job of 2015"

http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rat…/most-stressful-jobs-2015

The Most Stressful Jobs of 2015 | CareerCast.com

CareerCast helps job seekers find a job, create a resume, get email job alerts, read career news and best job rankings. Employers post jobs to multiple sites.

CAREERCAST.COM

Brotherhood of Fire

January 11 at 5:55pm ·

"Explorer Jake" - 36 second turn-out.

This is Jake Grotta. He was a Mdewakanton, MN Explorer at this time. He is now a firefighter for Savage Fire Department.

What do ya think?

Explorer Jake

Gear donning in 36 seconds!!

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January 11 at 5:52pm ·

Maybe this will help you "get it"?

"Brotherhood Funny"

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January 11 at 3:27pm ·

ASK THE PAGE:

"Brotherhood of Fire" fan Josh Henry asks:

What is the best way / what are some good exercises to do to prepare yourself for the physical agility test for big city / metropolitan fire departments?

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January 11 at 3:23pm · Edited ·

'Charlie' draws historic crowd and 50+ World Leaders to Paris

"They wanted to bring France to its knees. They brought Europe to its feet"

‪#‎JeSuisCharlie‬

'Charlie' draws historic crowd and 50+ World Leaders to Paris

"They wanted to bring France to its knees. They brought Europe to its feet"

#JeSuisCharlie

Photo: BBC.co.uk

Brotherhood of Fire shared Paul Hashagen- author's photo.

January 11 at 2:43pm ·

Old School.

Equitable Life Building (New York City) - Destroyed by fire January 9th, 1912

The building, described as fireproof, was destroyed by a massive fire on January 9, 1912. Extremely cold weather caused the water from the fire trucks to freeze on the building. Six people died.

Paul Hashagen- author

From the Vault:
Equitable Building Fire Jan. 9, 1912. That's Engine 4 encased in ice at the height of the blaze.

Brotherhood of Fire

January 11 at 1:19pm ·

Denver or Indianapolis ?

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January 11 at 9:49am ·

Green Bay or Dallas?

Brotherhood of Fire

January 10 at 9:15pm ·

"Brotherhood Funny"

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January 10 at 9:12pm ·

This week "Brotherhood of Fire" reached 2.1+ Million facebook users!

Thanks for being a fan, sharing and liking what I/we do here.

I appreciate you following and sharing with your fb friends!

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January 10 at 9:09pm ·

For the late night crowd...

"Brotherhood of Fire" fan story submission by Daniel Adams.

Ghosts !!!

Alexandria couple blames suspicious fires on ghosts

It started with a string of mysterious fires at an Alexandria apartment, but investigators say they were intentionally set. The couple who lives there was arrested, but claim they didn't do it. Ins...

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Brotherhood of Fire shared Hot FM Mackay's video.

January 10 at 7:13pm ·

Wait for it... wait for it...

400,592 Views

Hot FM Mackay

How NOT to unload a truck.
Oh dear! - John Sutherland

Brotherhood of Fire

January 10 at 6:38pm ·

What's your FAVORITE thing to train on?

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January 10 at 6:19pm ·

More than 2,300 New York City firefighters and other rescue workers have been diagnosed with cancers linked to the attacks and thousands have respiratory disease, diabetes, post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments, according to the World Trade Center Health Program.

Now researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital are investigating two other possible killers-in-waiting: heart and kidney disease.

Read all about it here:

Old Age or 9/11? Researchers Study New Toxic Cloud Diseases

Some Sept. 11 first responders are suffering from cancers, respiratory ailments and other illnesses associated with the collapse of the World Trade Center. Now...

NBCNEWYORK.COM

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January 9 at 6:06pm ·

You know you're a Firefighter when ___________ .

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January 9 at 3:04pm · Edited ·

QUESTION THE PAGE:

“Brotherhood of Fire” fan Michael Anthony asks:

I was wondering if you would be willing to post the following question for others to respond.

Brotherhood of Fire with Jim Young

January 9 at 2:59pm · Edited ·

I walk a line, a thin red line that few will ever understand.

It's a thin line filled with blood, sweat, heartache, pain and lots of tears.

It can be rewarding, and it can also be sadly tragic.

I walk a line, a thin red line that few will ever understand.

It's a thin line filled with blood, sweat, heartache, pain and lots of tears.

It can be rewarding, and it can also be sadly tragic.

I walk a line where brothers and sisters stand side-by-side, arms reached over each other’s shoulders confidently assured that it’s our meaningful bond that holds this line.

That thin line can be damaged, bent, scratched, taken for granted and even forgotten about.

But that line, that thin red line is always there and will always and forever prevail.

Although it can sometimes be burnt, it will never be tore down or completely destroyed… neither by man nor nature.

It’s a thin red line that burns deep within the hearts of young and old firefighters and at some point has affected everyone’s life.

Not many will ever truly understand this line.

Few have ever walked it. Most never will.

So until you have walked a mile on that line, please empathize and don't criticize.

We walk on a line, a thin line… a thin red line.

Collaborative work by:

Captain S. Pelphrey
Salyersville Fire Department, KY

Captain Jonathan Lusk
Fresno Fire, CA
Publisher “Brotherhood of Fire”

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Photo: Fresno Fire, CA - Fresno City Firefighters - Local 753

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January 8 at 6:43pm ·

This is further evidence to support the theory that "Politicians" DO NOT GET IT!

They DO NOT CARE.

Kankakee, IL Firefighters Trying to Help One of Their Own. City Won't Let Firefighters Work...

FOX 32 News Chicago Kankakee Firefighters are trying to help one of their own. A Firefighter who was diagnosed with ALS a couple of years ago was placed on...

CHICAGOFIREWIRE.COM

Brotherhood of Fire shared Grand Rapids Professional Firefighters Local 366's photo.

January 8 at 4:52pm ·

Say a Prayer (or two) for the BRAVE men and women who are out responding in BELOW FREEZING temperatures... most of them VOLUNTARILY !!!

Stay safe, keep low and remain "Brotherhood Strong"

Brotherhood of Fire

Grand Rapids Professional Firefighters Local 366

Let's hope tonight is a slow and safe one for our firefighters, police officers, and EMS personnel here in West Michigan! Snow totals could be over a foot with ...

Brotherhood of Fire

January 8 at 4:46pm · Edited ·

20 years ago this month, and only on the job for 6 months, Thomas Wylie, a FDNY Probationary Firefighter lost his life in the line of duty.

He left behind a young family, including his devastated wife left to raise 3 children on her own.

Here is the story that we can revisit.

REDBOOK Revisited: When a Husband Dies Young

In March of 1998, REDBOOK reported on a real-life tragedy that left Randi Wylie a widow, her three children without a father, and touched everyone on staff.

REDBOOKMAG.COM

Brotherhood of Fire

January 8 at 10:44am ·

Say a prayer for the Brothers and the Sisters in the Land Down Under...

When it's winter and cold in the Northern Hemisphere, but in the Southern Hemispher it's opposite... summer and hot.

Bushfires in South Australia and Victoria have caused the loss of dozens of homes/properties despite many firefighters battling to protect them in very dangerous fuel, weather and topographical conditions.