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Before we go on to this story from NY, a slight clarification in the earlier SECRET LIST subject line: it should have read "2011 ON DUTY DEATHS", not LODD’s – because all have not been classified as such. Thanks!
NY LODD: OUTRAGE OVER THE NY GOV’S DECISION
Yesterday, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo incredibly killed a bill that would have placed fallen firefighter Paul Brady’s name on the state memorial. As you can imagine, the Malverne FD on Long Island is "surprised" and "outraged." Friends, family and ‘brothers’ of fallen Malverne Firefighter Paul Brady had hoped to celebrate the new year by learning that after years of waiting, rallies and campaigning, Paul’s name would finally be placed on a state memorial to honor his legacy. Brady died in the Line of Duty in an accident while performing his duties as a volunteer firefighter in Malverne on June 30, 2006, but requests to add his name to a fallen firefighter memorial wall in Albany had been denied.
He lost his life when he was pinned between the top of a rescue truck and a firehouse ceiling beam as another Firefighter started to move the rig during truck checks and training.
Things were looking up for Brady’s supporters in 2011. Both the New York State Senate and Assembly passed legislation to place his name on the wall and on Dec. 21 the bill was sent to NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo. If the governor signed his name, Brady’s would soon appear on the memorial, but instead, just two days into 2012, the bill was killed.
Gov. Cuomo vetoed the legislation on Jan. 2, and wrote in a memo, "I am sympathetic to the families and colleagues of every firefighter who has died in circumstances that do not make that firefighter eligible for inclusion on the State Memorial Wall, and this was a very difficult decision, but there should not be one set of eligibility criteria for volunteer firefighters and another for paid firefighters." HUH!?
The news of the governor’s veto came as total shock to Brady’s family and his fellow firefighters, David Gildea, a spokesman for the Malverne Volunteer FD. Right now, the department is exploring its options, Gildea says, adding, "We are not done fighting. We hope this is rectified."
HERE is much more: http://tinyurl.com/7tjr26u
DCFD IS NO MORE….AS FEMS TAKES OVER
The FEMS chief of Washington DC has decided that DCFD is NOT what the public should see….nor what should the DC Firefighters & EMS members wear.
And it’s a high priority!
The memo from the FEMS chief says that as of January 1, 2012, if members wear the old "DCFD" logo and lettering on outerwear, they could be subject to disciplinary action. DC Firefighters rightfully say the mandate comes at the worst possible time in the dead of winter. They will have to shell out an estimated $300 to $400 for new clothing like coats, jackets, sweatshirts and hats. Naturally, a spokesman for the DCFD says the Firefighters have known about the rule change since last June and that the recent memo was just a "reminder" of the rule change.
Some might think changes like this, concerns over where their members live, the hours and schedule changes, assigning companies to "stand by" outside in high crime areas (as a crime divergent) and some of the other ideas that have come down the road lately in DC… might be part of a "hidden" agenda. Some might think that.
Dave Statter has more HERE: http://tinyurl.com/84l4f22
FOR SALE: DCFD SWEATSHIRTS, JOB SHIRTS and T-Shirts
For those of you who would like to own what is to become a real collectors item, DCFD shirts and related clothing can still be purchased by these fine suppliers:
Be sure to ask for the old style DCFD lettering and logo:
HERE: http://www.911store.net/dcfdstore/
HERE: http://www.fdtees.com/dcfdspecialoperationsteeshirt-1-4-1-2-18.aspx
HERE: http://www.fdtees.com/dcfdcompanies.aspx
HERE: http://dcfire.com/store.html
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.
BillyG
The Secret List 1-3-12 / 1957 Hours
