!['* Special Update regarding Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern:
It has been several months since our hero FFD Captain Pete Dern left the hospital / burn unit under his own power. Since then many fans have sent in frequent message requests for updates.
I have kept Pete and his family’s best interest and need for privacy a priority by only sharing general information about his condition and healing, but recently I got special permission from his daughter McKenzie to give everyone a photo and more specific update.
Last October Pete was back in the hospital for his colostomy reversal surgery. It went very well and he was VERY relieved to have that done. It dramatically improved his spirit, mobility and independence.
Pete still goes back to the outpatient burn clinic twice a week for a dressing change.
His scalp is being the most difficult and not healing / skin grafts taking as well as they should.
However his healing has been nothing short of amazing, from where he was then … to now, and he is practically almost all healed.
On November 5th, 2015 the firefighters who risked everything to save Pete's life got the wonderful recognition they deserve during the Fresno State Football game. Pete and his family were there in attendance.
Pete was in the hospital for over 5 months and the remarkable staff at Fresno Regional Burn Center was also there to be recognized for their contribution to Pete’s healing and rehabilitation.
The Dern’s frequently express that they have so much to be thankful for.
They are blessed to have love and support from around the world over, a caring local community, wonderful family, friends and neighbors and an incredible fire family.
Recently Pete was back at the hospital for another try at grafting his scalp.
Please keep the prayers coming... and Merry Christmas.
#DernStrong
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['* 1 year Anniversary of our Fallen Little Brother Aiden
Aiden Riebel was six-years-old and already diagnosed with stage 4 Leukemia when he was sworn in as an honorary fireman, at the Washington Township Fire Department, New Jersey Nov. 21, 2013.
Originally diagnosed with cancer when he was 1, as his condition began to worsen; a campaign began to get his name on the roster of as many fire departments around the world as we could.
This 7-year-old inspired countless thousands and was named as an honorary firefighter in many fire departments around the world.
His name was put on shift boards, helmets and jackets, as well as helmets and vehicles from New York City to Kodiak, Alaska.
Aiden also received packages from fire departments in Australia and was even on the shift list at the Baan fire station in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Aiden was only with us for a short seven years, but he taught us so much.
He taught us that tomorrow is never guaranteed, and to love life and those in it, with all you have.
He has taught us that you always fight for what you want in life, no matter what anyone else says.
Aiden lived just a little more than a year after being sworn in.
Rest in Peace Little Brother
You earned your angel wings here on earth
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for helping make the #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['Firefighters are good at a lot of things. We are even great at some of them.
But one of the best things we do, is talk.
Shoot the shit. Flap our gums. We do it all day long. Except during nap time. Well some of us even talk during nap time.
(Yeah, we take naps. Did you expect us to stay up for 24 hours straight and still function during a fire fight?)
I'm pretty sure if you walk into any firehouse at this particular moment, you'll overhear one of these conversations, and it'll always be the same guys sparking them up…
1) That Last Fire
2) Complaining About Union Stuff
3) Shit Talking
4) Politics
5) Our Personal Lives
Scott Ziegler
Detroit Firefighter, Crossfit Coach, Outdoorsmen. Lover of all things Detroit.
Full article here:
http://uniformstories.com/articles/lists-category/5-conversations-you-ll-hear-at-every-firehouse
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['It is with deep sadness and regret to inform the Brotherhood of the loss of one of our bravest.
Oxnard Fire Captain Scott Carroll passed away suddenly and tragically from a medical emergency in the evening hours of November 30th, 2015. Reportedly it was tragically an aneurysm that took Brother Scott from us..
During Scott’s 19 year career he held the positions of Firefighter and Fire Captain. Scott was an active member of the Oxnard Fire Department and was involved with training Probationary Firefighters and current personnel in Wildland Firefighting and Hazmat.
His contributions to the Oxnard Fire Department go far beyond his day to day duties as Fire Captain and he will be remembered as a great friend, mentor, and brother to all.
Last night word was received that the medical examiner was releasing Scott to his family. A plan was made for on-duty crews to help escort Scott to his city home of Camarillo.
This morning the Carroll Family conveyed to the Department that they also wanted to go to the Medical Examiner’s office to accompany Scott home.
Some calls were made and the impromptu escort ceremony was put together. The local departments organized the on duty companies to line the bridges to honor Scott going home.
TK-61 and E-64’s crews performed the escort detail flawlessly showing dignity to Scott.
Scott’s family, with tears running down their faces said how they deeply appreciate the escort ceremony.
This is something Scott’s family needed to see and be a part of.
This small act of our tradition will stay with the Carroll family the remainder of their lives.
It was a very proud moment for the Oxnard Fire Department.
A sad, but also proud moment for the Brotherhood.
Please keep Scott's family in your hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace Brother Scott
We have the watch from here
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['The Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire began on December 3, 1999, in an abandoned building at 266 Franklin Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
The fire started accidentally sometime between 4:30 and 5:45 PM by two homeless people who were squatting in the building and had knocked over a candle. They left the scene without reporting the fire.
The old 6-story building, previously used as a meat cold storage facility, had no windows above the ground floor and no fire detection or suppression systems.
The fire, which started on the second story, burned undetected for 30–90 minutes.
An off-duty police officer first called in the fire at 18:13 after noticing grey/white smoke coming from the roof of the building.
At around the same time an off-duty firefighter from neighboring Auburn passed the building and radioed his Fire Control to report smoke coming from the roof. He told them to inform the Fire Chief "this is going to be a multiple-alarm fire."
The owner of a neighboring business informed a police officer at the scene that a homeless couple had been squatting in the building.
The Firefighters initiated a search, believing they could still be trapped inside.
The firefighters went into search and rescue mode... but tragically the conditions inside the building deteriorated rapidly.
To start, the Firefighters were unfamiliar with the very confusing layout of the building, and most of the floors inside - each up to 15,000 square feet - were divided into a labyrinthine maze of connecting meat lockers.
The walls and many ceilings were covered with insulating layers of cork, tar, expanded polystyrene foam, and spray-applicated polyurethane foam.
There were no fire walls or fire doors, and only a single staircase extended from the basement to the roof.
Worcester Fire Department District Chief Michael McNamee said: "There was a light smoke condition in the upper levels of the building to the point we didn't even have our face pieces on. Within four seconds it went from that condition to the building being filled completely with black, hot, boiling smoke."
The layout of the building and the absence of windows left firefighters without a secondary escape route and prevented ladder and rescue operations.
Six firefighters were still unaccounted for in the building when the interior floors collapsed to the second story level.
They were the city's first firefighting deaths in 36 years.
Rest in Peace Brothers…
Lieutenant Thomas Spencer, 42 - Worcester, MA - Ladder 2
Firefighter Paul Brotherton, 41 - Auburn, MA - Rescue 1
Firefighter Timothy Jackson, 51 - Hopedale, MA - Ladder 2
Firefighter Jeremiah Lucey, 38 - Leicester, MA - Rescue 1
Firefighter (*) James Lyons, 34 - Worcester, MA - Engine 3
Firefighter Joseph McGuirk, 38 - Worcester, MA - Engine 3
*Lyons received a posthumous promotion to Lieutenant.
You are gone, but NEVER FORGOTTEN
We have the watch
Until we all meet again on the “Top Floor”
Thanks for making the #BrotherhoodStrong
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!['Good News…
Our calls and emails yesterday to Republican Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office have been very effective and can be halted…
for now.
There is a very dedicated team of advocates currently in Washington making sure we NEVER FORGET and working hard to pass a permanent version of Zadroga .
The "Zadroga Act" established the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. This program ensures that those affected by 9/11 continue to receive monitoring and treatment services for 9/11-related health problems.
Some members of that team were in a very important meeting this morning at 10:30 EST.
The meeting took place with 4 members of the team and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R).
The meeting has now ended. There are not many comments about what was said or happened IN the meeting, but it does appear, (for now at least)… that we have both his attention and commitment.
The Senate Majority Leader has apparently committed to a permanent health bill for the 9/11 sick and dying first responders.
Although there seems agreement on the compensation portion, there is no agreement on PAYING for the health portion of the bill.
So we can hold calls and emails, for now…
But please understand in the very near future they may need our help again.
Thank You all for making sure our Brotherhood stays STRONG.
#BrotherhoodStrong
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!['They've done it again!
Yet another funny AND insightful post from @[575238005861828:274:Uniform Stories] - Billy Galvin - (firefighter with the city of Highland Park, MI.)
5 Reasons Firefighters are “Super Weird”:
1) We have been known to smell other guys' gear.
2) We have some pretty intense T-shirt pride.
3) We work with at least one guy who's obsessed with ropes.
4) We love reflective shit, like a little too much.
5) We're all about facial hair, except we can't really have it.
Read the very funny post in its entirety here:
http://uniformstories.com/articles/humor-category/5-reasons-firefighters-are-super-weird
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* Special Update regarding Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern:
It has been several months since our hero FFD Captain Pete Dern left the hospital / burn unit under his own power. Since then many fans have sent in frequent message requests for updates.
I have kept Pete and his family’s best interest and need for privacy a priority by only sharing general information about his condition and healing, but recently I got special permission from his daughter McKenzie to give everyone a ...
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The arsonist who intentionally lit her garage / living space on fire that led to the critical injury of Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern pleads GUILTY.
She will spend 7 years in prison for her careless act.
* 1 year Anniversary of our Fallen Little Brother Aiden
Aiden Riebel was six-years-old and already diagnosed with stage 4 Leukemia when he was sworn in as an honorary fireman, at the Washington Township Fire Department, New Jersey Nov. 21, 2013.
Originally diagnosed with cancer when he was 1, as his condition began to worsen; a campaign began to get his name on the roster of as many fire departments around the world as we could.
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Thank YOU Jon Stewart !!!
Thank YOU John Feal !!!
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Firefighters are good at a lot of things. We are even great at some of them.
But one of the best things we do, is talk.
Shoot the shit. Flap our gums. We do it all day long. Except during nap time. Well some of us even talk during nap time.
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ASK THE PAGE:
My friends over at Uniform Stories convinced me that I should start writing blog posts.
I agreed, but only with the help from the Brotherhood of Fire fans.
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You've been asking for it...
So sit down, hold on, and shut up...
Kick Ass Firefighter Video - Part 2
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Imagine… Being separated from your child for the rest of your life.
Imagine... Never hearing their voice, having them laugh, cry, or say “I love you Daddy/Mommy”.
Imagine... Not driving them to school anymore, sitting at the dinner table with a now empty chair, one less bath-time ritual, 1000 less kisses a day.
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