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ONE FIREFIGHTER’S LIFE…FOR FIVE

 Billy    January 18, 2023    No Comments

As you are aware, Veteran FDNY Firefighter William "Billy" Moon tragically died in the Line of Duty after a 20-foot fall at Rescue 2 in Brooklyn on Dec. 12 which left him with a severe head injury that he couldn't survive. Moon was an organ donor and his heart, lungs, liver, and … [Read more...]

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FDNY TIP FROM TRAINING RE: TODAY’S ROPE RESCUE (Download)

 Billy    November 5, 2022    No Comments

A tip has been developed from FDNY training to discuss the roof rope rescues that occurred earlier today in Manhattan. FILE: https://tinyurl.com/mrcx7ud8 DETAILS: Earlier today in Manhattan FDNY units (fire and EMS) operated heroically at a serious fire on the 20th floor of … [Read more...]

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FDNY Hero FF’s Interview & More Footage re NYC Fire w/Rescues Today

 Billy    November 5, 2022    No Comments

Initial reports are that yet another lithium ion battery was the cause. NEWS CONFERENCE: Here is some additional footage along with the media conference with FDNY officials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXKK8OV87qE INTERVIEW WITH THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO PERFORMED THE … [Read more...]

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VIDEO: Firefighter Reality Check-RESCUE

 Brian Kazmierzak    November 5, 2022    No Comments

All, Hopefully you’ve seen the phenomenal rescue performed by the FDNY this morning at that hi-rise fire, if not check out the two video clips below. While watching the rescue unfold, I couldn’t help but think: -Imagine if their probie school training wasn’t what it … [Read more...]

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“IS MY LIFE WORTH IT?” A Very Real Firefighter Close Call

 Billy    October 18, 2022    No Comments

Before you continue reading, understand that this is real, raw and very personal. It focuses on the behavioral health of one of our (yours, mine and ours) Brother Firefighters, the issue of suicide, and drug and alcohol abuse. Many of you, if not most, like me, know a Brother or … [Read more...]

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IT’S A FIRE…Until WE Determine That It Is Not

 Billy    September 26, 2022    No Comments

Yesterday the Manhasset-Lakeville FD on Long Island New York was alerted to respond to an automatic fire alarm....just like each of us do daily. Below is a photo of what the first arriving Chief found upon his arrival. It's a reminder to everyone of us that while many AA's are … [Read more...]

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IAFF FIREFIGHTER CANCER ACTION

 Billy    August 15, 2022    No Comments

Committing more money to fight occupational cancer, including raising dues to fund research on the fatal disease, was a top priority at the IAFF's convention in Ottawa, Ontario last week. General President Edward Kelly stated "“Take a look at those f—ing walls,” he said, citing … [Read more...]

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