!['“I wasn’t calling Congressman Goodlatte a name, I was giving Congressman Goodlatte a title.” – John Feal, Fealgood Foundation
John Feal, a 9/11 cleanup worker who lost part of his foot at Ground Zero last Monday stood at the site of the terror attack and called the Republican Virginia Congressman trying to water down a bill that would help first responders “an Asshole.”
“I’m going to say what is on everybody else’s mind — Congressman (Bob) Goodlatte, you’re an Asshole,”
John Feal said these words at a recent rally to pressure Congress to permanently fund health and compensation programs for those injured on 9/11.
Why is he an Asshole?
Because Republican Congressman Goodlatte is currently making a political move to BLOCK the much needed, MUCH DESERVED Zadroga Act from becoming permanent.
In case you don’t know, the Zadroga Act passed in 2010 provides health benefits for first responders who suffered health issues from working at Ground Zero.
The act was named after James Zadroga who was New York Police Detective who participated in the rescue efforts at Ground Zero. He later developed breathing complications that were common to first responders at the site, and he died in January 2006. He was only 34 years old.
Zadroga’s death, inspired DEA and other City and State public sector unions representing first responders to fight for a legislation that would protect the health and welfare of police, firefighters, and other first responders who worked at the World Trade Center.
Get this…
U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R) recently submitted COMPETING legislation, which waters down the original Zadroga Act by offering less money for the victim’s compensation fund.
On top of that... this weak bill also only funds the 9/11 health care programs for five years instead of permanently.
WHAT A SLAP in the 9/11 First Responders Faces !!!
Goodlatte, who is chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee, has not backed the House version of the PERMANENT Zadroga and is currently pushing his own watered-down bill.
You want to piss off the Brotherhood Bob?
Try taking away the much needed, MUCH DESERVED health care needs of the sick and dying Brothers and Sisters who worked the pile.
Want to email Bob?
http://goodlatte.house.gov/contacts/new
(Note: He has a filter on his email so use a zip code from his district -or it wont send -- one fan used 22626 and it worked.)
Feel like calling him on Monday?
His Washington D.C. Phone: (202) 225-5431
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!['It is with much sadness and regret to inform you that Roanoke Fire-EMS in Virginia lost one of their own... Jesse Clingenpeel - Firefighter-EMT.
Jesse was 25 and tragically was killed in a motor vehicle crash on his way to work at Roanoke Fire-EMS Station 4
Jesse Daniel Clingenpeel, 25, was a veteran of the United States Army. He joined the Army at the age of 17 on September 11, 2007. Jesse was honorably discharged, was a “Purple Heart” recipient and Wounded Warrior Project Alumni.
Jesse was hired in 2013 by the Roanoke Fire-EMS Department as a Firefighter/EMT and was stationed at #4 on C-Shift.
He is survived by his wife Amber Clingenpeel. Jesse’s father-in-law is a Roanoke County Firefighter.
He was a very special person who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Please keep his family and friends and Roanoke Fire Department in your thoughts, hearts and prayers as they go through this most difficult time.
Rest easy Brother Jesse
We have the watch
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['For some... it's a year-round gig.
Here, a photo from a prescribed burning project on Sunlight Mesa in the Bighorn National Forest.
The small, timber pockets were dense with spruce and sub alpine fir which are notorious for causing problems with spotting.
To mitigate the spotting potential, the burn boss chose to light them at night when the relative humidity is higher and the temperatures are lower.
This burn was conducted near the end of September.
Strong work!
#BrotherhoodStrong
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Photo credit: @[1501483196770664:274:Wyoming Interagency Hotshots]'](https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/s280x280/12193510_1043895858977404_7399645227543028791_n.jpg?oh=bf996c44991ff4a17dffa98f892146fe&oe=56F4A83C&__gda__=1454919863_2038e8e673ac3b8de904e42649a982f3)
!['It is with much sadness and regret to inform the Brotherhood of the unfortunate passing of a well-loved and very respected man.
Blount County Fire Protection District in Tennessee lost Fire Captain Jim Patty on the night of October 29th, 2015.
Capt Patty had recently been ill, and sadly took a turn for the worst. The community he served had a train derailment that was carrying some bad chemicals.
Capt. Patty was one of the 1st responders on scene battling the fire. It is suspected by many that his illness and complications arouse from that... but that is yet to be determined / confirmed.
He was a brother, mentor, friend, and leader to many. Captain Patty had devoted many years of tireless service.
Please keep his family and friends in your hearts, thoughts and prayers.
RIP 18
Until we all meet again on the "Top Floor"
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['Cool photo submitted by "Brotherhood of Fire" fan Chief Philip Hamrick...
It's Norfolk Southern Heritage Locomotive #9-1-1, "Honoring First Responders".
He saw it in Birmingham, AL yesterday.
It's in town for a NS family weekend.
Beautiful locomotive and a great tribute and classy move by NS Railroad !
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!['Tonight is "Devil's Night"... a name associated with October 30, the night before Halloween.
It is related to the "Mischief night" practiced in other parts of the United States and the world, but is chiefly associated with the serious vandalism and arson seen in Detroit, Michigan from since the 1970's.
Recent neighborhood patrols and citizen watches has deterred much of would-be arsonist behaviors... but make no mistake... our Brothers and Sisters on watch tonight need to be hyper-vigilant.
Please pray for those on tonight and tomorrow!
Stay safe and strong!
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['"To be a hero means you step across the line and are willing to make a sacrifice, so heroes always are making a sacrifice.
Heroes always take a risk.
Heroes are always deviant.
Heroes are always doing something that most people don't.
I want to democratize heroism to say any of us can be a hero."
Philip Zimbardo
Strong words...
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['“Unsung Heroes”
The hours are hard and so is the job,
But I'd give it all so you won’t sob.
To save your house, your life, your children,
I'll risk it all to enter that building.
Each day I leave my wife and child
To respond to the number that you dialed.
But if I go and do not live,
Please remember all we give.
Poem by: Matt Snnokrak
FF/EMT, Homewood Fire Dept, IL
Strong words Brother Matt
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!['New York Police Department Officer Randolph Holder spent 5 years on the force before a gunman ended his life in East Harlem, N.Y. last Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Ofc. Holder was assigned to the New York City Police Department's PSA 5, which polices the city's tough public housing developments.
Holder and his partner responded to a report of shots being fired at around 8:30 p.m. near a public housing development in East Harlem.
The officers encountered a man with a stolen bicycle on a pedestrian overpass who fired a single shot, police said. Holder, 33, was struck in the head.
His partner fired on the suspect, who had ditched the bike and fled down the river path near the highway, police said. He was caught several blocks away with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Holder was a native of Guyana. A third generation police officer, Holder had a long-time girlfriend but was not yet married and does not have any children.
His father and grandfather were both police officers in Guyana. "He always wanted to be a policeman, and that he did," said the officer's father, Randolph Holder, Sr. "He delivered his duties diligently, with pride, discipline and principle. He was very prompt, punctual, easy-going young man."
His mother is deceased, but he leaves behind three brothers, a sister, a long-time girlfriend, and many friends who love, respect and miss him dearly already.
Today hundreds of fellow officers attended the wake, part of a steady stream of mourners who filed into the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of Queens.
Video of the wake procession here:
http://abc7ny.com/news/wake-held-for-nypd-officer-killed-in-line-of-duty/1053235/
Funeral Service is scheduled:
Wednesday: 3 p.m.
Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York
110-31 Merrick Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens
*Only family viewing on Wednesday
Officer Holder will be buried in Georgetown, Guyana, where he is originally from.
**** COPS LIVES MATTER ****
Nationwide, 100 officers have died in the line of duty so far in 2015.
NYPD Ofc. Holder is the fourth New York City police officer murdered in the City of New York in the last 11 months.
NYPD Officer Brian Moore, 25, was killed on May 9 during a patrol. A suspect was charged with murder.
And at the end of 2014, on Dec. 20, officers Wenjian Liu, 32, and Rafael Ramos, 40 were ambushed and killed by a man who said he wanted to kill some cops in Brooklyn. The suspect killed himself in a nearby subway station.
May our Brothers and Sisters in Blue know they are loved and respected
Rest easy Brother Randolph
We have the watch from here
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“I wasn’t calling Congressman Goodlatte a name, I was giving Congressman Goodlatte a title.” – John Feal, Fealgood Foundation
John Feal, a 9/11 cleanup worker who lost part of his foot at Ground Zero last Monday stood at the site of the terror attack and called the Republican Virginia Congressman trying to water down a bill that would help first responders “an Asshole.”
“I’m going to say what is on everybody else’s mind — Congressman (Bob) Goodlatte, you’re an Asshole,”
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It is with much sadness and regret to inform you that Roanoke Fire-EMS in Virginia lost one of their own... Jesse Clingenpeel - Firefighter-EMT.
Jesse was 25 and tragically was killed in a motor vehicle crash on his way to work at Roanoke Fire-EMS Station 4
Jesse Daniel Clingenpeel, 25, was a veteran of the United States Army. He joined the Army at the age of 17 on September 11, 2007. Jesse was honorably discharged, was a “Purple Heart” recipient and Wounded Warrior Project ...
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