Remb'ring 3 PA FF LODD's, FDNY Pics?, FDIC (The Secret List)

Hey,

Yesterday was the anniversary the Pittsburgh "Ebenezer Baptist Church" fire that killed Firefighter Richard A. Stefanakis, 51, and Battalion Chief Charles G. Brace, 55 in the Line of Duty. On March 13, 2004.

PBF Firefighters had the church fire under control as the shell of the building steeple still stood, smoldering. Suddenly, FF’s were trapped when the building’s steeple completely collapsed within seconds, killing 2 of them. 29 Firefighters were also injured, 5 seriously as well as a backdraft that occurred earlier in the fire that injured an additional 6 Firefighters.

HERE is the NIOSH report w/photos: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200417.html

And not far from Pittsburgh, Wednesday will mark the 30th anniversary of John G. Heidish Jr.’s, death in a dwelling fire in Penn Hills, Pa. John was a member of Penn Hills No. 1 (now Station 221). He was on the 2nd floor to vent at a house fire, the house was balloon frame. When some air got in there, the fire took off and cut off the stairwell. John assisted other FF’s out but was unable to get out himself and died in the Line of Duty.

PHOTOS OF 2 FDNY LODD FIREFIGHTERS ARE IRRELEVANT?

Pics of 2 soot covered FDNY Firefighters killed in the former Deutsche Bank building were barred today as evidence in the manslaughter trial of 3 construction supervisors who face up to 15 years behind bars.

A judge using questionable judgement ruled that pictures of FDNY Firefighters Robert Beddia and Joseph Graffagnino being carried out of the burning building shouldn’t be shown to a jury since there’s no question they died of smoke inhalation.

"That is really inflammatory, excuse the word," defense lawyer Edward Little, who represents site safety manager Jeffrey Melofchik, said of the prosecution’s pictures. "They’re not relevant at all."

WTF!? I guess they want to make sure the jury is kept as far away from the reality of these 2 Firefighters deaths as possible.

HERE is more: http://tinyurl.com/4kv58sc

ATTENDING FDIC NEXT WEEK?

Still not sure!? OK, we’ll help you decide.

Attend.

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TRAVELING TO FDIC?

If you are driving from the Mid-Atlantic or Northeast, there is a very cool "firehouse" restaurant totally owned by Firefighters that you should stop at, right off I-70 in the Dayton, Ohio area.

Check out Company 7 BBQ: http://www.company7bbq.com/

Englewood OH (I-70 Exit 29, OH State Route 48).

Since many of you drive out for FDIC, we thought you would want to stop in at a joint owned by Firefighters.

They will also be catering the outside events at FDIC from Thursday 3/24 through Saturday 3/26, and will be in the middle of State Street near the Combat Challenge, Outside Exhibits and Battle of the Bands stage.

A portion of all Co. 7 BBQ sales in Indy will be donated to the Ray Downey Courage and Valor Fund.

The Annual STOP, DROP, ROCK & ROLL PARTY & AUCTION AT FDIC

Over the past eight years, Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll has played an important part in helping us honor America’s Fallen Firefighters. A $15.00 donation at the door includes all of the music, fun, food (Buffet from 7 – 9 p.m.) and refreshments – and you will helping the programs of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

This year, Stop, Drop, Rock ‘n’ Roll will be held during FDIC on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the historic Indiana Roof Ballroom.

MORE DETAILS HERE: http://www.stopdroprocknroll.com/about/

Take Care-BE CAREFUL,

BillyG

The Secret List 3-14-11 / 2139 Hours

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