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FDNY CAPTAIN DETAILS CLOSE CALL BEING TRAPPED IN FIRE COLLAPSE

 Billy    March 24, 2022    No Comments

With more than three decades under his belt, FDNY Captain Jim Kiesling has experienced “some collapses” while responding to blazes; but he was always able to get out of them by himself. That changed Wednesday, when he was pinned to the ground after a “lean to collapse” while … [Read more...]

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THIS TIME….IT’S “MY” CANCER

 Billy    January 19, 2022    No Comments

My attempt at writing the below linked article was to provide a very basic but very honest “firehouse talk” article about cancer. So yep-I was diagnosed late last summer. Some people are afraid of even the word cancer. I completely understand. That said, this piece has some … [Read more...]

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A MESSAGE FROM THE FDNY (For Every Firefighter, Fire Officer, EMT & Fire-EMS Department)

 Billy    January 10, 2022    No Comments

All, The following is from the FDNY Bureau of Training:... PLEASE NOTE: Of everything your read below, please pay attention to this part: "We are the FDNY - we play to win." ....a mantra that every firefighter, fire officer and every department should embrace-and can … [Read more...]

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Is This “The Greatest Job In The World?” …the more we do things wrong, the more they seem right…

 Billy    December 10, 2021    No Comments

As one who's certainly screwed up a few times in my career, I get it. However, it seems to me that "things" have gotten way, way off the scales. I recently had an opportunity to share some thoughts related to that, so I wanted to pass that on to you. Maybe this will help some … [Read more...]

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Mayday Mayday Mayday: ON MONDAY

 Billy    December 5, 2021    No Comments

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday...no other words get our attention on this job than those do. A long time friend of FFCC & The Secret List, Chief Tony Carroll, has made MONDAYS, our MAYDAY focus day. Tony makes sure we Never Forget through his MayDay Monday Training Drills. Tony - a … [Read more...]

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NH FIRE CAPTAIN BURNED, RESCUES MADE: LISTEN TO THE RADIO AUDIO, WATCH FIRE VIDEO, Mandatory Critical Tasks!

 Billy    November 7, 2021    No Comments

A civilian died but numerous people were rescued by members in a multi-family dwelling in Manchester, New Hampshire, yesterday. (CRITICAL NOTE: This fire, once again, emphasizes the critical need for heavy and rapid first alarm assignments with plenty of staffing. Be sure to … [Read more...]

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MUST WATCH: CBS 60 MINUTES Story Of FDNY 9/11

 Billy    September 13, 2021    No Comments

Brothers & Sisters: If you were not able to watch 60 Minutes last night, please check these links-60 MINUTES did a very comprehensive story with interviews from many of the FDNY Chiefs who survived, about the so many who did not: PART !: … [Read more...]

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