!['"First Responder"
They don’t know what we go through
The thoughts inside our heads
Visions we remember
That wakes us in our beds
Sound of screaming children
And parents when they hear
News they've lost their loved one
Words they utmost fear
Tell them we did all we could
We tried our very best
But once the day is over
Often we second guess
Criticize our actions
Condemn what we did wrong
Wonder if our actions
Are the reasons they are gone
Remember all the faces
Looks of pain and fear
Cries of injured patients
As we turn to shed a tear
Strive to make a miracle
Try and twist their fate
Then a voice rings out inside our head
A voice that says “You were too late”
Sights and sounds haunt us
May never cease to fade
They linger deep inside us
Whether volunteer or paid
Even if it’s just one life
That we have helped to save
That’s all we need to fulfill our deed
Before resting in our grave
Poem by: Molly Moorman
Volunteer Firefighter
Montezuma Fire Department, Ohio, USA
Beautifully said Molly.
Strong words.
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Photo by: Dana Oliver
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!['How INCREDIBLY COOL is this?
7 financial sponsors are moving a steel beam from New York City to Ft Collins, CO.
This beam is going through 10 states with the Patriot Guard of 400-600 motorcycle riders.
This beam is VERY SPECIAL
It's a World Trade Center Beam from Sept-11.
In cooperation with The Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund this is one of the last pieces of World Trade Center steel that is being given to a fire department.
The Poudre Fire Authority, CO members of the Urban Search and Rescue Team, Colorado Task Force 1, were tasked and dispatched to the scene of the World Trade Center Twin Towers collapse shortly after the terrorist attack on our citizens and country on September 11th.
The team worked there for several weeks to locate victims. The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund and State of New York’s Port Authority have donated this momentous artifact to the Poudre Fire Authority.
Pictured here is Poudre Fire Captains Jim Durkin and Jim Salisbury an the "Twin Towers Beam Hauler" on the morning of their departure for NYC.
Read more details here, updates on their location, how the trip is progressing, and pictures from their journey, will be shared here.
http://www.poudre-fire.org/what-s-new/wtc-artifact-journey
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!['WHATEVER IT TAKES!
When our country was attacked on 9/11 our Nation's First responders answered the call for help.
Now many have died and thousands are still sick and dying.
If you believe in taking care of them, share this on your wall.
Make sure we achieve what must be achieved!
FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION!
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!['“Your father was a firefighter”
Hey Mom!, he called from the attic door,
What's these old heavy boots and helmet for?
With a lump in her throat and a tear stained cheek,
His mother swallowed and started to speak.
Come here my son, his mother said,
There's things to tell when I clear my head
The past raced madly through her mind.
She searched her heart for words to find.
At last she signed and rubbed his hair.
And the words that followed I like to share.
Those boots and helmet, she said with pride,
Were worn by a man with grit inside.
He wore them to help people in need,
Though facing danger would never concede.
Many a time in the dead of night,
He jumped in those boots and he flashed out of sight.
To answer a call, not knowing for sure,
What danger or heartache he may have to endure.
Your Father, my son, was not like most dads.
It was mainly because of the job he had.
His life was devoted to all mankind.
Just why he chose it, not clear in my mind.
I've often regretted the life that we led,
When every third night I was alone in our bed.
But your mother is proud to say that she was a part,
Of a man who possessed such a courageous heart.
So the memories I've kept and the love I will save,
Are the small consolations for the life that he gave.
Yet, for all his discomfort and all of his pain,
The time that he spent here was never in vain.
I know full well these words to be true.
And not one word did she misconstrue.
But from all my Mother shared that day,
It's these last words that I would like to convey.
My mother, with tears, gave a long loving sigh,
And I knew what would follow was not meant to die.
With a smile so warm and a voice very weak,
She kissed my young brow and started to speak.
Your father's days here made others seem brighter,
For your father, my son… was a firefighter.
Author: Unknown
Photo Credit: Bob Orsillo
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!['The Lord is my Chief
He has chosen me to serve.
He leads me to still the fires raging around me.
He restores my soul to fight even when all seems lost.
He has prepared for me a place in life,
devoted to service, honor, joy and fellowship.
He anoints my soul with courage in the presence of my enemy - fire.
Yea, even though I have chosen to walk through life in the shadow of death,
I will fear no fire, for He is with me; his strength and honor will comfort me.
And when life's final alarm for me has sounded,
I will dwell in the Station House of the Lord forever.
Amen
Author: Unknown
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!['“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 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 have worked and trained hard and earned this, the proudest of titles...
I am a Firefighter.
By Kevin Wright
London Fire Brigade
(Ret. 32 years of service)
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!['"On the Top Floor"
Another hero's last watch is over
One more light has gone out.
This tired old world
Is a little darker place.
But the light
Grows brighter elsewhere.
Another candle is lit
In a house filled with kindred souls.
And if I am worthy
Someday it will brighten my way
To my home
On the Top Floor.
Poem written by:
“Brotherhood of Fire” fan Bobbie McMillan
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!['This is a PRIME example of how SPECIAL and UNIQUE our WORLDWIDE Brotherhood truly is…
Dublin Fire Brigade Firefighter/Paramedic Ian "Frodo" McCormack has been with Dublin Fire Brigade for over 10 years… tragically however about 2 years ago Ian was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
For the last 2 years his friends and family have arranged numerous fundraisers to provide the funds necessary allowing him to make all of his dreams come true.
Brother Ian realized his dream this week as he traveled to New York City with his young family.
So how cool and awesome is this…
Yesterday, Brother “Frodo” was sworn in as an Honorary Firefighter with the FDNY.
@[140438009315996:274:Dublin Fire Brigade] would like to especially thank FDNY First Deputy Commissioner Robert R. Turner Jr., Chief-of-Department James E. Leonard and all of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to make this special dream possible.
This, ladies and gentlemen is the very definition “Brotherhood”
Click here to see all the memorable photos:
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God Bless You Frodo!
Welcome to New York’s Bravest
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
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How INCREDIBLY COOL is this?
7 financial sponsors are moving a steel beam from New York City to Ft Collins, CO.
This beam is going through 10 states with the Patriot Guard of 400-600 motorcycle riders.
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RIP Larry
Thanks for making the Brotherhood Strong!
Until we all meet again on the "Top Floor"
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What's these old heavy boots and helmet for?
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The Lord is my Chief
He has chosen me to serve.
He leads me to still the fires raging around me.
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“I am a Firefighter”
I am neither a Hero nor Superhero.
I can be burnt by fire and smoke can overcome me.
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