!['Back in 2001 Senatobia, Mississippi Firefighter Patrick Hardison entered a burning mobile home on a life rescue search when the roof suddenly collapsed on him burning his firefighter's mask onto his face.
Firefighter Hardison held his breath and jumped out a window.
In the aftermath Brother Patrick was alive, but was left with disfiguring burns across his entire face, head, neck, and upper torso.
He lost his eyelids, ears, lips, and most of his nose, as well as his hair, including his eyebrows.
More than a decade later and with more than 70 surgeries, a member of Patrick’s own church saw stories about a face transplant performed by a Dr. Rodriguez, who was then at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The church member reached out to Rodriguez, (who later moved to NYU).
After waiting for more than a year, a donor was finally found: David Rodebaugh, a 26-year old bike mechanic who tragically died in a biking accident on August 12, 2015 and also whose heart, liver, kidney, eyes and bones went to other recipients.
Hardison's surgery took place two days later and required 12 hours in the operating room to remove Rodebaugh's face and bring it to Hardison's operating room.
Dr. Rodriguez recently updated and said that three months after the surgery Firefighter Hardison is doing well and is on the path to a full recovery. In six months, he should be able to speak normally.
The entire procedure, which was paid for by NYU, cost between $850,000 and $1 million.
Brother Patrick,
We are so happy your surgery was successful and that you got your face back!
May God bless and continue to be with you and your incredibly talented medical team.
#BrotherhoodStrong
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Post submission credit: "Brotherhood of Fire" fan Brenda Norton'](https://fbcdn-photos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/12241796_1048970398469950_242004310606037581_n.jpg?oh=03f098c37be07c460204f75d35471d17&oe=56BAC67A&__gda__=1455020478_ed13dfe377196a2ad3663e965d2aef7c)
!['Justin Schorr, (a.k.a. TheHappyMedic.com) has created a list…
First a rural firefighter, Justin later became a firefighter in an urban setting.
In the rural setting there were a number of things Justin had available to him… but didn't even realize the value of them… until they were gone.
After 12 years in the urban fire dept. these are the things that has him constantly wishing he could have back:
1. Pull-through bays
2. Enough drive time
3. Large cement apron in front
4. Dinner alternatives
5. Parking spaces
Here is Justin's original article / post from our friends at @[575238005861828:274:Uniform Stories]
http://uniformstories.com/articles/lists-category/5-things-rural-firefighters-take-for-granted
Do you have something to add to this list?
If so leave it in the comments
#BrotherhoodStrong
@[187557941277871:274:Brotherhood of Fire]
Photo is of Ramon Limon, a Firefighter with Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services in Kansas celebrates as he dumps water from a tender during pumper and water shuttle training at Marshall Army Airfield.
Personnel with Station No. 3 exercised this basic element of firefighting, which can be useful in rural areas or on ranges.
Photo credit: Jason Demars'](https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-0/p110x80/11988436_1048954061804917_4629422584757853077_n.jpg?oh=87c8d417b15d58b6620b8f8ff74c976a&oe=56F1B145)
!['So TRUE !!!
It's been trendy to hate on law enforcement these days.
Yes, there is much needed improvement for injustices (even murder) done by some officers... but as a whole?
My thought is that if you have any foot into reality you would know without them this whole world would be an entirely different place.
Much respect, love, appreciation and GRATITUDE to those sheepdogs who fight the wolf to protect the sheep.
Thank you for your recent often unappreciated service.
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['Anchor Point Emergency Services in Alaska is always looking for top candidates / volunteer recruits & supporters.
In order to help inspire / recruit those in the community who would serve they made this video.
Take a brief look what Anchor Point Fire & EMS did...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZma14oDoE
Maybe your department has made / should make something like this?
What do you think?
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['We STAND with France
#StandwithFrance
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['Penser aujourd'hui des frères et sœurs Les pompiers... et autres premiers intervenants en France .
Unsung sont les héros du quotidien qui se présentent pour un combat et pour la protection des autres quand le loup est à la porte .
Notre Fraternité ne connaissent pas de frontières .
Rester en sécurité et de regarder les uns les autres six .
Nous sommes avec vous par la pensée , l'esprit et la prière .
Ensemble, nous sommes #BrotherhoodStrong
Fraternité de Feu
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Thinking today of Brothers and Sister Firefighters... and other first responders in France.
Unsung are the everyday heroes who show up for a fight and for the protection of others when the wolf is at the door.
Our Brotherhood know no borders.
Stay safe and watch each others six.
We are with you in thought, spirit and prayer.
Together we are #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['France is STRONG... and it can be injured, but it ALWAYS RISES
France is BRAVE... and will TRIUMPH over barbarism.
This "Brotherhood" stands with France
#BrotherhoodStrong
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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,”
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
#BrotherhoodStrong
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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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Back in 2001 Senatobia, Mississippi Firefighter Patrick Hardison entered a burning mobile home on a life rescue search when the roof suddenly collapsed on him burning his firefighter's mask onto his face.
Firefighter Hardison held his breath and jumped out a window.
In the aftermath Brother Patrick was alive, but was left with disfiguring burns across his entire face, head, neck, and upper torso.
...See More
Justin Schorr, (a.k.a. TheHappyMedic.com) has created a list…
First a rural firefighter, Justin later became a firefighter in an urban setting.
In the rural setting there were a number of things Justin had available to him… but didn't even realize the value of them… until they were gone.
...See More
So TRUE !!!
It's been trendy to hate on law enforcement these days.
Yes, there is much needed improvement for injustices (even murder) done by some officers... but as a whole?
...See More
Anchor Point Emergency Services in Alaska is always looking for top candidates / volunteer recruits & supporters.
In order to help inspire / recruit those in the community who would serve they made this video.
Take a brief look what Anchor Point Fire & EMS did...
...See More
Penser aujourd'hui des frères et sœurs Les pompiers... et autres premiers intervenants en France .
Unsung sont les héros du quotidien qui se présentent pour un combat et pour la protection des autres quand le loup est à la porte .
Notre Fraternité ne connaissent pas de frontières .
...See More
Today marks the 7th year Anniversary of Brother Walter's Final Alarm
Detroit Firefighter Walter Harris made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Detroit.
At the time of his death Walter was assigned to Engine 23, in the 6th Battalion.
...See More
France is STRONG... and it can be injured, but it ALWAYS RISES
France is BRAVE... and will TRIUMPH over barbarism.
This "Brotherhood" stands with France
...See More
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