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MARYLAND-DELAWARE FIREFIGHTER MISSING

 Billy    January 2, 2021    No Comments

Family, friends, Firefighters, and now law enforcement, in Delaware and Maryland, are on the lookout for 46-year old Jobie Gause. Gause was last seen leaving his shift at Five Points Fire Company in Delaware at 1800 hours on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Attempts to locate or … [Read more...]

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John Preston of “22 and You” to Hike 50K in Honor of Retired Firefighter That Lost His Life to Suicide

 Brian Kazmierzak    January 1, 2021    No Comments

Marine, Firefighter, Sony recording artist and First Responder/Veteran suicide advocate will hike in honor of retired firefighter that lost his life to suicide. There is a special bond and connection between those who have faced the tragic loss of a loved one to suicide. It is … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health

29 YEAR OLD FIREFIGHTER….Who has YOUR Back?

 Billy    December 31, 2020    No Comments

This is a very strong reminder that when you THINK the insurance and related folks have your back-you may be in for one he!! of a surprise...at perhaps your worst time. This is about a 29-year-old DC Firefighter's battle with COVID-19 as he is caught off guard by the lack of … [Read more...]

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NEW GRANT PROGRAM FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION OF 1st RESPONDERS

 Brian Kazmierzak    December 28, 2020    No Comments

ENGLEWOOD — After going to a few Holly’s Hope meetings, Realtor Mitch Mesenburg knew one way to help reach first responders suffering from PTSD is money for resources. Mesenburg, a Realtor with Michael Saunders & Company, lost his son to suicide while in the … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health

CHIEFS? FIRE OFFICERS? FIREFIGHTERS….WE CANNOT STINK.

 Billy    December 28, 2020    No Comments

Perhaps you caught the rant by JJ Watt and thought the same thing some of us did.  Some Firefighters? Some Fire Officers? Some Fire Chiefs? If you didn't - take a look-we've attached it for you so you can share it as well. Or maybe not. It's a simple but no BS message that … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTERS COVID-19 CLAIMS BEING DENIED? NO SURPRISE *

 Billy    December 19, 2020    No Comments

WORKERS COMP DENIALS FOR FIREFIGHTERS? No Surprise * According to the Union in Fairfax County (VA) Firefighters claims related to COVID-19 are being denied. Since March, about 100 of Fairfax County’s Firefighters and Paramedics have tested positive for the coronavirus, which its … [Read more...]

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SAN DIEGO FD STARTS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

 Brian Kazmierzak    December 19, 2020    No Comments

The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma. The program is the first of its kind in the U.S., the Los Angeles Times reportedon Monday. “It’s … [Read more...]

 Behavior Health

A Fire Officers Toughest Size Up: Their Firefighters

 Billy    December 9, 2020    No Comments

Ask ANY supervising fire officer.... and the biggest challenge facing them isn't always the fire scene-it's the firehouse scene-and the troops we are responsible for. It's the "people" stuff. Good. Bad. Ugly...the people, our "Brothers & Sisters" and issues related to you and … [Read more...]

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NYC EMTs ROBBED AT GUNPOINT WHILE RESPONDING TO FAKE 9-1-1 CALL

 Billy    December 8, 2020    No Comments

A pair of Emergency Medical Technicians working for a Brooklyn (part of the FDNY 9-1-1 system response) hospital were robbed at gunpoint as they responded to a bogus 911 call at a NYCHA apartment building, officials and sources said today. The EMTs, a 28-year-old woman and a … [Read more...]

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FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL MAYDAY – URGENT – KIDNEY DONOR NEED

 Billy    December 8, 2020    No Comments

AN URGENT MAYDAY From A Firefighter/Paramedic from the Anchorage FD Dear Firefighters / Members of The Secret List: This is a MAYDAY request for someone with TYPE "O" Blood. While most of you don't know me, I am pretty private and not prone to asking people for help. … [Read more...]

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