Wednesday, May 8, 2013  NEW MEXICO FIREFIGHTER DIES IN THE LINE OF DUTY-MEDICAL EMERGENCY

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It is with deep regret that we advise you of the Line of Duty Death of Wildland Firefighter, Daniel Davidson. FF Davidson, age 26, was working on project work near Mayhill, NM, on Sunday afternoon with two other engine company crew members, when he collapsed. CPR was administered immediately, however when emergency personnel responded with the Life Flight helicopter, Davidson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The cause of FF Davidson’s death is under investigation.
Davidson, a U.S. Army veteran had served two tours in Afghanistan with the 10th Mountain Infantry Division. Following his tour in the Army, Davidson became a crew member of Engine 621 on the Sacramento Ranger District of the Lincoln National Forest.
Our sincere condolences to all affected. RIP. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Take Care-Be Careful.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-7-13 / 2145 Hours

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013  We regret to pass on to you that this morning, at 0236 hours Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Martin Jr. of the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department in Greene County, Alabama, (Tuscaloosa area) responded as an apparatus operator to the scene of a structure fire at 71 Peachtree Lane, Eutaw, AL.  Following fire suppression activities, Asst. Chief Martin began to complain of shortness of breath.  Fire Chief George Henderson called for an ambulance, but prior to its arrival, Asst. Chief Martin stopped breathing and resuscitation was initiated by on scene personnel.  He was transported to Greene County Hospital but medical efforts were unsuccessful. He was 71 years of age. Our sincere condolences to all affected. We'll update additional as it becomes available. RIP.

 

Sunday, May 5, 2013  All,
Funeral services take place this afternoon for FF Gene Kirchner, the Baltimore County Volunteer Firefighter from Reisterstown who died in the Line of Duty Thursday, a week after he was injured operating at a dwelling fire.

This morning an honor guard will form along Main Street in Reisterstown beginning at 9:30.

Area Boy Scouts will form the honor guard at the fire station, and American flags will line Main Street in Reisterstown, as well as the along the funeral procession route.

A hearse carrying FF Kirchner's body is expected to drive past the fire station this morning.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. at Har Sinai Congregation in Owings Mills. Kirchner will be buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium.

FF Kirchner was injured while responding to an April 24 fire in a Victorian-style home. A resident of the home, 58-year-old Steven Stark died shortly after being pulled from the blaze.

Baltimore County officials say that there was no sign of foul play in the fire, but the cause remains under investigation.

The Maryland flag will be flown at half-staff until sunset today. FF Kirchner, 25, was a seven-year veteran of the fire department. His sister and his twin brother are also volunteer Firefighters. He worked as a dispatcher for Butler Medical Transport.

"He died doing what he loved to do, which was saving people," said Andrea Shockney, "He lit up the room. If you saw you were working with him on the schedule, you knew you were going to have a wonderful day."

"It's very tough when you have young, dedicated people, dedicated to serving their community, and understanding it's just the love of helping people that drives them," said Baltimore County Chief John Hohman. "He was an active volunteer here with his twin brother and his sister, and was truly loved by all."

Walnut Avenue will close between Greenspring and Park Heights at 11:30 AM. It will reopen when the procession has left Har Sinai.

The procession to Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens will be as follows: From Har Sinai, right on Walnut; right on Greenspring Avenue to Broadway; left on Broadway. Broadway crosses Falls Road and becomes Padonia Road. Continue to the cemetery at 200 E. Padonia Road. This information from WBAL. RIP.
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
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Saturday, May 4, 2013  Hey,

2 L.A City Firefighters were burned while operating at a 3 story dwelling fire in Sherman Oaks (California) early this morning. The fire was reported at 0002 hours today on Sumac Drive, a winding hilly road. The house, which was unoccupied, has two stories below ground level and all 3 floors quickly became unstable. While operating, 3 Firefighters, including a Captain, were trapped in the structure an the Captain was reportedly unconscious when rescued. Reports are that 2 of the Firefighters suffered burns and were transported to local hospitals and the Fire Captain is in serious but stable condition, and 1 of the Firefighters is in fair but stable condition -- all due to burns. We'll post updates as applicable.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-4-13 / 1500 Hours

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Thursday, May 2, 2013  MARYLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SUCCUMBS TO INJURY-LINE OF DUTY DEATH - THE SECRET LIST www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

We regret to pass on to you that Residerstown (Baltimore Co, MD FD) Volunteer Firefighter Gene Kirchner has passed away following critical injuries in last weeks dwelling fire in which a civilian was killed. FF Kirchner was injured in that Reisterstown fire on April 24. He was found inside the building, was removed, treated and was taken to Baltimore Shock Trauma. Two days ago it was announced that he was in critical but stable condition and would be transferred to a rehab center. FF Kirchner was pronounced dead early this afternoon at Shock Trauma. "BCoFD's thoughts are with his family at this difficult time," said Baltimore County Public Safety spokesperson Elise Armacost. Resiterstown Firefighters have immediately honored Kirchner's memory as just before 1400 hours this afternoon  they had placed black bunting on the firehouse. More to follow. Our condolences to all affected-RIP.

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Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 5-2-13 / 1350- Hours
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