FF LODD:Egypt, FF’s Down, FL Medic Shot, Did You Vote? (The Secret List)

FIREFIGHTER KILLED IN COLLAPSE-EGYPT

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We regret to advise you that a Firefighter died in the Line of Duty after he was buried under a 12-story building which collapsed in Egypt early Thursday. FF Hussein Abdallah’s body was found under the building in Herafien area, east of Cairo, after a fire broke out in its chemical storage area, burying a group of firemen under debris. Our condolences to all affected.

FIREFIGHTERS DOWN IN CONNECTICUT

Companies are currently operating on the scene of a propane explosion in Portland, CT. There have been 2 medevac helicopters requested so far. Initially, reports are that the FD was dispatched for a gas leak and started evacuations-then an explosion occurred. We’ll post confirmed updates later.

 

FLORIDA EMS MEDIC SHOT

Cops are trying to find the person responsible for shooting an Escambia County, Florida EMS medic.

It happened at around 2100 hours last night at an EMS staging post just blocks from Baptist Hospital. The medic was getting something from the back of an ambulance when someone tapped him on the shoulder and as he turned to look at the person, he was shot in the shoulder. The medic is stable and the shooter got away-more to follow.

 

YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED-PLEASE VOTE FOR "FINAL ORDER"

We are asking for your support in the 2011 FDIC Battle of the Bands to help the "FINAL ORDER" band win a chance at $20,000. Please go to the below link and vote for "FINAL ORDER"

FDIC 2011 is hosting the first-ever Battle of the Bands competition on Friday, March 25th. Voting is open for the month of January. Ultimately, 3 bands will perform a three-song set in front of thousands on stage for the chance to win $20,000. The drummer for "FINAL ORDER" is a veteran Fire Captain that just happens to be on my FD. So your assistance and support by VOTING for "FINAL ORDER" is greatly appreciated. 

CLICK THE ABOVE OR BELOW LINK and scroll down to vote for "FINAL ORDER" Thanks so much.

 

 

FINAL WORD: Ohio Firefighter Son Dies In Fire

The 27-year-old son of a Toledo (Ohio) Firefighter was killed in an early morning fire today. The victim was identified as Curtis Johnson, Jr., the son of Curtis W. Johnson, a TFD Firefighter for 27 years. The cause of the fire, at about 4:30 a.m. was still under investigation. TFD Fire Chief Mike Wolever said it appears to have started in a wall in the back of the house. The victim was found on the floor of the living in the front of the house. There were smoke detectors present and functioning, the chief said. The victim was home alone at the time of the fire. His father was on duty at the time of the fire but was not dispatched to the scene. Our condolences to all affected, especially FF Johnson and his family.

Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 1-29-11 / 1524 Hours

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