Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Paramedics and County of Two Hills Firefighters were assessing a tractor trailer that had hit the south ditch and rolled. The truck was carrying two full propane tanks, but there were no leaks, and the driver wasn’t seriously hurt.
Firefighters and RCMP had closed the highway in both directions, but a passenger van sped past the road block toward the collision scene, hitting an unoccupied fire truck -with flashing warning lights, positioned to block and/or divert traffic.
Like any other FD, City of Miami Firefighters responded to rescue anyone who might be trapped
after the van burst into fire, but no one was inside. Instead, Firefighter Robert Webster saw a woman 200 yards away walking in the emergency lane, appearing distressed, so he approached her.
"She held a knife out towards me and she was saying things, I couldn’t make out what she was saying," Webster said. FF Webster said the woman was so violent and combative, they called police for backup. It took two male and two female officers to restrain the woman, who was then hog-tied, placed in the back seat, and taken in for a psychiatric evaluation. Use caution, "ya neva know"
Watts’ fire service began early when he joined the Manchester Fire Department 8th Utilities District in 1977 as a junior member. He tragically leaves behind 2 children. RIP.
the first houses or individuals that donate at each level. THEY NEED YOUR THOUGHTS on the items and the donations levels. All donations will be 95% tax-deductible, except as may be limited by federal law:
=Steel: First 50 to donate $2,500 will receive a helmet with a 343 front piece signed by FDNY Fire Commissioner Cassano.
=Platinum: First 100 to donate $2,000 will receive a helmet with a 343 front piece.
=Gold: First 150 to donate $1,500 will receive an American Flag that has been flown at the World Trade Center site. The flag will be presented in a commemorative wooden box and will have a certificate of authenticity.
=Silver: First 100 to donate $1,000 will receive a helmet plaque with a 343 front piece.
=Bronze: First 500 to donate $500 will receive six limited edition 10th Anniversary apparatus decals and ten decals for personal use.
They very much appreciate your thoughts and response to the following questions. Please email [email protected] with the subject: 9/11 Anniversary, with answers to the below:
1-Would your FD or association donate to receive one of these?
2-Which level would appeal most to your FD/Assoc?
3-Are the donation ranges achievable for your FD/Assoc?
4-Is there a different commemorative item your FD would like to have in remembrance of 9/11?
5-How many firefighters are in your department?
6-Are you planning to hold a 9/11 Commemoration?
7-Are you aware of the Tribute WTC Visitor Center?
Please send your comments to:
