All,
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of the Interior are advising that a Federal Wildlife Officer, David Taylor, 38, of Scio, Oregon, is believed to have died in the Line of Duty on Aug. 29 while helping evacuate residents threatened by the Railroad South Fire in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Taylor was supporting the wildfire response by going door to door to help residents evacuate alongside local emergency crews as the fire threatened the community. His last contact with dispatch came while he was assisting a family to leave their home. Evidence recovered from a structure where Taylor was working to help a resident escape indicates that he died during the evacuation effort. Formal identification remains pending with the medical examiner.
Our condolences to all those affected. Rest In Peace.
*****ADDITIONAL 9/11 RESOURCES*****
As 9/11 approaches, we continue sharing various clips with the intent that Fire Officers watch these with their members and crews together so they gain more information and understanding of the murders, those who still suffer and what 9/11 did to our nation-and how it impacted Firefighters, EMS, Police and others directly involved.
These are some additional resources-all of the EXCELLENT-in addition to what we have sent previously.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Gather the troops around the kitchen table, training room or whatever–put the phones away for just a few-and take time to ensure our younger Firefighters “get it”…these clips will help do that.
Chief Joe Pfeifer, 9/11: “It Was the Last Time I Saw My Brother”
Chief: The Story of Bill Feehan, the Oldest and Highest Ranking Firefighter Killed on 9/11
9/11 One Day In America: (National Geographic)
The FDNY on 9/11 Documentary Part 1 “25 Years Later”
9/11 Reunited | Official Trailer | National Geographic
9/11 Story: Chief – Comm Sal Cassano
9/11 Story: Chief – Comm Dan Nigro
9/11 Story: Chief Al Fuentes
THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY SENT ON TSL:
**********9/11 NEVER FORGET CLIPS**********
**9/11 NEVER FORGET CLIPS & YOUTH / FAMILY TRAINING RESOURCES**
-Educate Your Younger Firefighters w/Videos & Audio (including radio traffic)
-Resources For Teachers and Families To Educate Kids
As 9/11 approaches, we are (and will be) sharing various clips with the intent that Fire Officers watch these with their members and crews together so they gain more information and understanding of the murders, those who still suffer and what 9/11 did to our nation-and how it impacted Firefighters, EMS, Police and others directly involved.
(Note-below is the Air Traffic Control audio which obviously occurs prior to a full understanding and grasp of the attacks)
==WATCH INTERVIEWS: 9/11 NEVER FORGET CLIPS==
Surviving The Pentagon:
Shanksville Fire Chief:
9/11 & THE FDNY: 60 Minutes
FDNY FIREFIGHTER (Ret) LEE IELPI
WTC EMS Response
(Current Commissioner & NYC EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore)
NYPD EMERGENCY SERVICE
PAPD
==LISTEN: FDNY RADIO TRAFFIC FROM THE INITIAL REPORT==
==LISTEN: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL RADIO TRAFFIC “AS IT OCCURRED”==
9/11 ATC Transcripts & Audio – FAA NORAD Tapes
==RESOURCES TO EDUCATE YOUNG CHILDREN ABOUT 9/11==
Please take time to check this out and pass it on to teachers and parents of young people. It features many, including FDNY Commissioner & Chief of Department Sal Cassano (Ret) – and it is excellent.
And….it is NO COST thanks to the NFFF & the noted sponsors of this important project.
You can DOWNLOAD A FAMILY GUIDE BELOW.You can DOWNLOAD A TEACHER’S GUIDE BELOW.HERE ARE THE LINKS:
TEACHERS GUIDE:
FAMILY GUIDE:
EDUCATION & SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD:
PREVIEW with COMMISSIONER SAL CASSANO:
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH COMMISSIONER SAL CASSANO:
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.
BillyG
The Secret List 8/31/2026-1508 Hours
