Brotherhood of Fire
30 mins · 
Friends, Families, Renton Fire Department family, Local 864, Brother and Sister Firefighters
This is the letter we hoped to never have to write...
However, it is with sadness and much regret to inform you that after a hard and courageous battle, our amazing brother, Donovan Eckhardt, has answered his final alarm. 
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 24 at 11:08pm · 
And this, once again... is what we call...
"Job Security"
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Brotherhood of Fire shared Wyoming Interagency Hotshots's photo.
August 24 at 10:18pm · 
Fighting fire... with FIRE.
Burning out with the Wyoming Interagency Hotshots at the "Wood Rat" fire near Kooskia, Idaho.
Wyoming Interagency Hotshots with Vincent Palato in Syringa, Idaho
Vince dragging some fire.
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 24 at 7:08pm · Edited · 
This is our sad and dark secret.
PTSD, depression, divorce, and even suicide.
Because no one wants to talk about it... this is happening more than anyone knows.
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Katy firefighter dies in line of duty
The Katy Fire Department is holding a press conference to discuss the death of a firefighter who died in the line of duty. The news conference is scheduled to begin Monday at 9 a.m. Watch the livestream on Click2Houston.com.
CLICK2HOUSTON.COM|BY KPRC
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 23 at 8:24pm · Edited · 
His family, friends, brother and sister firefighters are HEART-BROKEN and DEVASTATED.
Rest in peace Brother Andrew Zajac
Until we all meet again...
Firefighter killed in Washington state from west suburbs
One of the three firefighters killed while battling a fierce wildfire in Washington state grew up in the western suburbs and played football at Downers...
CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM|BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 23 at 8:08pm · 
"He was just such a happy, happy person, could brighten up my day anytime, and I'm going to miss that so much," Wheeler's wife said.
Rest in peace Brother
Firefighter Richard Wheeler, killed in Washington wildfire, remembered for being fearless
Celeste Wheeler says fighting fires was in the blood of her husband who was killed battling blazes in Washington state
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 23 at 6:04pm · Edited · 
On May 31, 2013 Houston Fire Department Captain William “Iron Bill” Dowling was crushed and burned while responding to a 5-Alarm fire at the Southwest Inn in Houston, Texas.
HFD Station 68, including Captain Dowling, Ann Sullivan, and Robert Garner were the second due unit on the scene. Bill and his crew entered the burning building in search of victims and to extinguish the fire. Suddenly and most unexpectedly, the heavy tile roof collapsed.
Captain Bill Dowling and his cr...
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 23 at 4:32pm · 
I love this STORY !!!
Some people really know how to appreciate SERVICE to COUNTY !!!
Thanks for paying it forward whoever did this.
Restaurant Patron Covers Bill For Elderly Veteran On His Birthday And Leaves Touching Note
A 92-year-old veteran received an incredible gift for his birthday when another restaurant customer surprised him by paying his family’s entire bill. Bob Nieman,...
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 22 at 2:29am · 
Incredibly SAD !!!
My HEART BREAKS for these parents !!!
RIP Brother Tom Zbyszewski 
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Who were the fallen firefighters?
Three firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in Washington State. President Obama called them "brave Americans." CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
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Brotherhood of Fire
August 22 at 1:50am · 
* Information about critically injured Firefighter Daniel Lyon:
Our hearts thoughts and prayers are with you Brother!
Godspeed healing !
Critically injured firefighter from Puyallup was in first season with U.S. Forest Service
SEATTLE -- The injured firefighter in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center is a 25-year-old who grew up in Puyallup and was working his first season as a...
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Brotherhood of Fire
31 mins · 
Friends, Families, Renton Fire Department family, Local 864, Brother and Sister Firefighters
This is the letter we hoped to never have to write...
However, it is with sadness and much regret to inform you that after a hard and courageous battle, our amazing brother, Donovan Eckhardt, has answered his final alarm. 
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Brotherhood of Fire shared NBC News's video.
August 22 at 1:44am · Edited · 
Absolutely heart breaking !!!
Rest easy Brothers. We got it from here.
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NBC News
The bodies of three firefighters killed in fighting blazes in Washington were given a procession in separate ambulances escorted by fire and police vehicles, as...
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Brotherhood of Fire shared a page.
August 21 at 11:49am · 
Feeling helpless about the recent wildland firefighter deaths and injuries?
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Brotherhood of Fire with Magnolia Eswar
August 21 at 11:30am · Edited · 
Nearly 29,000 firefighters are battling some 100 large blazes across the Western United States.
Drought, heat and winds have combined to make this one of the most active fire seasons in the United States in recent years.
Known to be experts in handling their own “bush fires” Australia and New Zealand are sending firefighters to help battle wildfires burning in the western United States.
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