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SAN DIEGO FD STARTS MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

 ADMIN    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...]

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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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WEBINAR: Federal Covid-19 Benefits & Firefighters-PSOB

 Billy    December 7, 2020    No Comments

This is a much asked for webinar/information related to Firefighters and other public safety officers (PSOB) that you are encouraged to join. Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program: Eligibility Due to COVID-19 DATE: Thursday, December 10, 2020 TIME: 2:00PM - 2:45PM EST A … [Read more...]

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More than half of FDNY say they’ll refuse COVID-19 vaccine

 Billy    December 5, 2020    No Comments

More than half of New York City firefighters say they won’t be vaccinated for COVID-19 when the potentially life-saving shot becomes available to first responders in a matter of weeks, according to a new internal survey. About 55 percent of 2,053 smoke-eaters polled in the … [Read more...]

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TINY TOWNSHIP RAISES FUNDS FOR MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH

 ADMIN    December 5, 2020    No Comments

Firefighters in Tiny Township joined forces and helped raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health during November. Thirty members of the local fire department — which has around 90 firefighters in total — decided to grow moustaches and fundraise for Movember, one of the … [Read more...]

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The Dyslectic ‘Legend’ Who Failed Probation

 ADMIN    December 5, 2020    No Comments

Originally posted at: https://www.firehouse.com/careers-education/article/21165174/the-dyslectic-legend-who-failed-probation “Legend: a notable person whose deeds or exploits are much talked about in his or he own time.”— Collins Dictionary I am a legend according to the … [Read more...]

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TAKING “THE CAPE” OFF

 Billy    December 3, 2020    No Comments

There's a new FIRE book out I want to tell you about for your Christmas and holiday gift giving:: Taking the Cape Off: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss. by Fire Chief Pat Kenny Many of you have heard Pat speak at FDIC and other fire … [Read more...]

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OUR LADY OF ANGELS & FIREFIGHTERS DECEMBER

 Billy    November 30, 2020    No Comments

The Our Lady of Angels fire anniversary (Dec. 1, 1958) in Chicago where 92 kids and four nuns lost their lives – a day in 1958 where the heroics of Chicago firefighters were well documented. 3 VIDEOS OF THE OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL … [Read more...]

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