Sunday, April 15, 2012
Hey,
A Natrona County (Wyoming-near Casper) Firefighter has been
hospitalized in critical condition for having a stroke while driving responding
apparatus. Firefighter Adam Longo was driving a squad truck to the fire station
to pick up a brush truck when he suffered the stroke-fortunately other
firefighters in the truck were able to get control of the vehicle and
bring it to a safe stop. FF Longo underwent surgery late Thursday afternoon and
was listed in critical but stable condition Friday.FF Longo and crew were
responding to a grass fire when he was stricken. The fire destroyed a small
camper and scorched about 3,000 square feet of grass. Keep'm in your
prayers.
FIREFIGHTER STRUCK IN PA
A Firefighter was treated for injuries after being hit by a
car in Brighton Heights (near Pittsburgh) late last night. The
Firefighter was at the scene of a previous crash when he was struck by a
vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital and treated for injuries to his lower
leg and knee. Cops stopped the driver suspected of hitting the
firefighter, but there was no word on whether charges will be filed.
INDY REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:
Amongst the katrillion opportunities at FDIC, please keep
these on your schedule: =WEDNESDAY: FDIC OPENING SESSION: 0800
Chief Steve Kraft will urge us to "Be a Leader, Not Just a
Position" ...hmmm. Don't miss his message. =WEDNESDAY: FOOLS BASH: Corner of Jackson
St. & Meridian St, gates open at 1700 hours. Featuring loads of
refreshments, t-shirts and related sales from numerous FOOLS groups, bagpipes
and drums & some GREAT bands. =THURSDAY:Stop, Drop, Rock &
Roll Party & Auction: http://www.stopdroprocknroll.com/ =FRIDAY-FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL
STAIR CLIMB: http://www.regonline.com/register/checkin.aspx?eventid=1049354
???...What is the MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB-and why should
YOU get involved, you ask?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg2eRsSaYy8
The above are social/fundraising events where loads of
networking/learning opportunities go on as well - in addition to the
numerous excellent HOT sessions (pre-registration was required) and open CLASSROOM
SESSIONS. ==ABOUT THE CLASSES: LOOK-there will be plenty of time to
"sleep in" and other stuff when you get home. We urge you to NOT
MISS ANY opportunity to LEARN at FDIC-especially on Wed, Thur,
Fri and Saturday-when there are HUNDREDS of classes you can choose from: http://www.fdic.com/attend/conference/classroom-sessions.html
Safe travels and if we don't seeya Monday afternoon,
we'll seeya Friday morning at 0830-or anytime all week at the various events,
fundraisers and definitely on the exhibit floor...or at Booth 1704 who is
giving away the free FFCC WTF stickers. Because you can always use another
sticker to enhance your life.
Take care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 4-15-12 / 1155 Hours www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com
