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While FF’s around Delaware and the world are praying for the recovery of hit & run victim Delaware City Fire Company EMT Michelle Smith, another Delaware Firefighter, 18 year old Will Breasure, was involved in a very serious crash. FF Breasure was ejected from his vehicle while responding to an alarm last evening. He has multiple serious traumatic injuries and was flown to the same hospital Michelle is in. Will is a member of the Georgetown Fire Company. Updates to follow.
DELAWARE HIT AND RUN UPDATE:
In regard to DCFC EMT Michelle Smith, she remains in extremely grave condition-we will keep you updated.
The Delaware State Police have an excellent idea of the identity of the dirtbag who was driving that BMW who abandoned the car after the crash…and fled the scene by jumping into another car that drove off. More to follow.
REMEMBERING KEOKUK:
When we think of staffing and Firefighters who gave their lives (especially where staffing was a contributing factor) …we remember Keokuk, Iowa. Today is the anniversary of the Line of Duty Deaths of Keokuk Assistant Fire Chief Dave McNally, 48, Firefighter Jason Bitting, 29, and Firefighter Nate Tuck, 39…all of whom were killed while attempting the rescue of three trapped kids-who also perished. These 3 Firefighters left eight kids of their own behind.
The Firefighters died when a flashover occurred while the 3 were doing their interior search. Like so many areas, staffing is a major issue in Keokuk, and that morning, 4 of the 5 on-duty firefighters arrived on scene and upon hearing the mother screaming that her children were trapped inside, they immediately went in after them. When "Mom" screams that her kids are inside…we go in. Here is more information:
ARTICLES:
NIOSH FIRE REPORT:
INTERVIEW with Chief Mark Wessell of the Keokuk FD:
….provided in the memory of Dave McNally, Jason Bitting and Nate Tuck.
SERVING THE PUBLIC AND THE "F" BOMB:
This OUTSTANDING video from Colorado, thanks to Dave Statter911, has plenty to offend for those who are bothered by an F-bomb, or 3, or 30….so use caution watching this.
With that said, it is well worth watching related to fire, police and community relations and how you can, may or may not deal with your BOSSES…the taxpayers.
http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/2008/12/must-see-tv-man-and-his-dog-along-with.html
Take Care-BE CAREFUL-THINK: DO NOT MOVE ANY VEHICLE…without everyone being buckled in.
BillyG
The Secret List 12-22-08 / 1056 hours
