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Wow! Considering the fact that 252 had water out the windows and the fire knocked down within a couple of minutes of arrival, it appears that your criticism is fairly harsh and uncalled for. It appears that 252 took the hydrant that was closest to the fire building, I don't see another hydrant on the block had they passed up the one that they hooked up to. I didn't see any truckies running, it did appear that a couple of firefighters were jogging toward 252's rig (probably firefighters from the 2nd due engine coming to assist with stretching the first line). I agree that reckless running at a fire scene could cause a slip / fall incident, but there does need to be an accelerated (albeit controlled) level of movement by responding personnel due to the rapidity of fire growth coupled with the dangers of smoke, heat and toxic gases on exposed victims as well as firefighters who are operating in the fire area as well as above it.
To the Firefighters who operated at this incident, a job well done.

Wow! Considering the fact that 252 had water out the windows and the fire knocked down within a couple of minutes of arrival, it appears that your criticism is fairly harsh and uncalled for. It appears that 252 took the hydrant that was closest to the fire building, I don't see another hydrant on the block had they passed up the one that they hooked up to. I didn't see any truckies running, it did appear that a couple of firefighters were jogging toward 252's rig (probably firefighters from the 2nd due engine coming to assist with stretching the first line). I agree that reckless running at a fire scene could cause a slip / fall incident, but there does need to be an accelerated (albeit controlled) level of movement by responding personnel due to the rapidity of fire growth coupled with the dangers of smoke, heat and toxic gases on exposed victims as well as firefighters who are operating in the fire area as well as above it.
To the Firefighters who operated at this incident, a job well done.

Wow! Considering the fact that 252 had water out the windows and the fire knocked down within a couple of minutes of arrival, it appears that your criticism is fairly harsh and uncalled for. It appears that 252 took the hydrant that was closest to the fire building, I don't see another hydrant on the block had they passed up the one that they hooked up to. I didn't see any truckies running, it did appear that a couple of firefighters were jogging toward 252's rig (probably firefighters from the 2nd due engine coming to assist with stretching the first line). I agree that reckless running at a fire scene could cause a slip / fall incident, but there does need to be an accelerated (albeit controlled) level of movement by responding personnel due to the rapidity of fire growth coupled with the dangers of smoke, heat and toxic gases on exposed victims as well as firefighters who are operating in the fire area as well as above it.
To the Firefighters who operated at this incident, a job well done.

Wow! Considering the fact that 252 had water out the windows and the fire knocked down within a couple of minutes of arrival, it appears that your criticism is fairly harsh and uncalled for. It appears that 252 took the hydrant that was closest to the fire building, I don't see another hydrant on the block had they passed up the one that they hooked up to. I didn't see any truckies running, it did appear that a couple of firefighters were jogging toward 252's rig (probably firefighters from the 2nd due engine coming to assist with stretching the first line). I agree that reckless running at a fire scene could cause a slip / fall incident, but there does need to be an accelerated (albeit controlled) level of movement by responding personnel due to the rapidity of fire growth coupled with the dangers of smoke, heat and toxic gases on exposed victims as well as firefighters who are operating in the fire area as well as above it.
To the Firefighters who operated at this incident, a job well done.

2/2/11..Box 812: Bn 37, S252, E277, E233, L112, L176...555 Wilson Avenue..The Borough of Fire...
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If you look close you can see the hose team's long stretch, emphasizing the importance of the MPO AND the Control Man! lol
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Wow! Considering the fact that 252 had water out the windows and the fire knocked down within a couple of minutes of arrival, it appears that your criticism is fairly harsh and uncalled for. It appears that 252 took the hydrant that was closest to the fire building, I don't see another hydrant on the block had they passed up the one that they hooked up to. I didn't see any truckies running, it did appear that a couple of firefighters were jogging toward 252's rig (probably firefighters from the 2nd due engine coming to assist with stretching the first line). I agree that reckless running at a fire scene could cause a slip / fall incident, but there does need to be an accelerated (albeit controlled) level of movement by responding personnel due to the rapidity of fire growth coupled with the dangers of smoke, heat and toxic gases on exposed victims as well as firefighters who are operating in the fire area as well as above it.
To the Firefighters who operated at this incident, a job well done.

It is with regret to announce the passing of Josephine Harris. Josephine was confined to a wheel chair trapped on the upper floors of one of the Towers on 9/11. The FDNY Members of Ladder 6 were coming down the many flights of stairs when they came upon Josephine who was unable to go down those stairs. As the members of Ladder 6 approached her, she said for them to leave her, and just save themselves. Of course the members of Ladder 6 did NOT do that. Instead they all took turns carrying her down the many flights of stairs. Then with only a few more flights to go, the entire 110 Story Tower came down on them. Trapping Josephine and those Ladder 6 Members. Later they were all rescued and of course Josephine was very Thankful to those FDNY Members.
The History Channel did a story on those FDNY Members and Josephine, along with a few others that survived that day. That story is called "Countdown to Ground Zero". It is now on DVD featuring Josephines story. She was certainly a hero that day and offered herself to stay back for the safety of others.
May you Rest in Peace Josephine Harris. You were a Hero as far as I am concerned, along with those Firefighters from Ladder 6 who carried you down those many flights of stairs to safety.

Rest in peace Josephine and may God Bless You ... Thank you to D.C. Jay Jonas for being the class act that you are ... You are one of many who continue the great tradition of the F.D.N.Y. ...

I spent a lot of my career working in a very busy F.D.N.Y. Truck Company and finished off my last 6 years in the Rescue. I enjoyed (Spelled L-O-V-E-D) working in both companies. I did lot's of fire duty and worked at many unusual emergencies.I worked with some of the best, most knowledgeable firefighters while in both of these units. That being said, every firefighter anywhere who is worth their salt puts their life on the line every-time they go to work, regardless of how busy or slow their unit is. It's great to have company pride as long as we don't lose sight of the fact that we are all in the same business and should not be in competition.. .
Stay safe Brothers ...

I spent a lot of my career working in a very busy F.D.N.Y. Truck Company and finished off my last 6 years in the Rescue. I enjoyed (Spelled L-O-V-E-D) working in both companies. I did lot's of fire duty and worked at many unusual emergencies.I worked with some of the best, most knowledgeable firefighters while in both of these units. That being said, every firefighter anywhere who is worth their salt puts their life on the line every-time they go to work, regardless of how busy or slow their unit is. It's great to have company pride as long as we don't lose sight of the fact that we are all in the same business and should not be in competition.. .
Stay safe Brothers ...

I spent a lot of my career working in a very busy F.D.N.Y. Truck Company and finished off my last 6 years in the Rescue. I enjoyed (Spelled L-O-V-E-D) working in both companies. I did lot's of fire duty and worked at many unusual emergencies.I worked with some of the best, most knowledgeable firefighters while in both of these units. That being said, every firefighter anywhere who is worth their salt puts their life on the line every-time they go to work, regardless of how busy or slow their unit is. It's great to have company pride as long as we don't lose sight of the fact that we are all in the same business and should not be in competition.. .
Stay safe Brothers ...

When we would take up from a fire, we would always load the hose back into the hose bed of the pumper. Many times we'd catch another fire before we got back to quarters. I thought that was how most departments operated. I guess I'm out of touch ... It's tough getting old.

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

Isn't it amazing how when it comes to firefighting everyone is a friggin' expert! "You're not supposed to put water on that..." What then should they use Mr. 9 - 5 desk jockey, orange juice, milk, urine ??? God bless the Brothers, I'm glad they weren't injured. They really had their hands full with the storm and the lack of resources thanks to Mayor Bloomberg and his immediate staff of CEO losers...

When we would take up from a fire, we would always load the hose back into the hose bed of the pumper. Many times we'd catch another fire before we got back to quarters. I thought that was how most departments operated. I guess I'm out of touch ... It's tough getting old.

The rich corporate executive loving Senate Republicans (if they truly were concerned with, "the ability of SMALL BUSINESSES to be able to create jobs...") would have stipulated a high end cut off to determine who requires a tax break by calculating what constitutes a SMALL BUSINESS (in terms of income). Democrats have stated that they agree with that concept as it theoretically would accomplish what the Republicans claim they want while at the same time continuing the tax break for the middle class. Clearly, the FACT is that Senate Republicans are most concerned with insuring that the ultra rich, multi-millionaires and billionaires of our country get tax breaks (in addition to all of the loopholes they already use to avoid paying a fair share). I have voted Republican for 34 years, but as a hardworking, taxpaying member of the middle class I'm fed up with the lack of representation that middle class Republican voters get from the very people who we vote into office. The GOP clearly does not concern themselves with middle class voters or sick and dying first responders.

Great post Capt. & THANK YOU for e-mailing all of the GOP Senators who unanimously refused to support our Nation's First Responders who are in desperate need of assistance ...
I received some generic, automatic replies from several GOP Senators. I also e-mailed Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson and received the following reply:
Dear Mr. xxxxx:
Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. On December 9, I voted for a procedural motion to bring this bill up for debate in the Senate, but it failed on a party-line vote.
H.R. 847 would help cover the health care costs of workers and first responders who are experiencing health problems as a result of their work at Ground Zero after the September 11 terror attacks. Many first responders are being diagnosed with long-term conditions as a result of inhaling toxic substances at the site of the attacks.
I hope that Congress can find a way to overcome the gridlock and help these heroes get the care they need. These Americans made tremendous sacrifices and saved countless lives during one of the country's darkest hours.
Thank you again for contacting me and please do not hesitate to do so in the future.
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson
Isn't it amazing that me, a faithful registered Republican voter for 34 years (until I became an Independent last week in disgust) get a real reply from a Democratic Senator and only a few computer generated "Thanks for commenting" messages from the GOP Senators. I guess once they realized they I'm not a millionaire or billionaire (just a middle class, retired firefighter) that couldn't be bothered wasting their time with me ...

I got some e-mails out G. I read Carolyn Maloney might try to attach Zadroga to the tax bill in the House. Stay well Brother.

Great post Capt. & THANK YOU for e-mailing all of the GOP Senators who unanimously refused to support our Nation's First Responders who are in desperate need of assistance ...
I received some generic, automatic replies from several GOP Senators. I also e-mailed Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson and received the following reply:
Dear Mr. xxxxx:
Thank you for contacting me regarding H.R. 847, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010. On December 9, I voted for a procedural motion to bring this bill up for debate in the Senate, but it failed on a party-line vote.
H.R. 847 would help cover the health care costs of workers and first responders who are experiencing health problems as a result of their work at Ground Zero after the September 11 terror attacks. Many first responders are being diagnosed with long-term conditions as a result of inhaling toxic substances at the site of the attacks.
I hope that Congress can find a way to overcome the gridlock and help these heroes get the care they need. These Americans made tremendous sacrifices and saved countless lives during one of the country's darkest hours.
Thank you again for contacting me and please do not hesitate to do so in the future.
Sincerely,
Senator Bill Nelson
Isn't it amazing that me, a faithful registered Republican voter for 34 years (until I became an Independent last week in disgust) get a real reply from a Democratic Senator and only a few computer generated "Thanks for commenting" messages from the GOP Senators. I guess once they realized they I'm not a millionaire or billionaire (just a middle class, retired firefighter) that couldn't be bothered wasting their time with me ...

The rich corporate executive loving Senate Republicans (if they truly were concerned with, "the ability of SMALL BUSINESSES to be able to create jobs...") would have stipulated a high end cut off to determine who requires a tax break by calculating what constitutes a SMALL BUSINESS (in terms of income). Democrats have stated that they agree with that concept as it theoretically would accomplish what the Republicans claim they want while at the same time continuing the tax break for the middle class. Clearly, the FACT is that Senate Republicans are most concerned with insuring that the ultra rich, multi-millionaires and billionaires of our country get tax breaks (in addition to all of the loopholes they already use to avoid paying a fair share). I have voted Republican for 34 years, but as a hardworking, taxpaying member of the middle class I'm fed up with the lack of representation that middle class Republican voters get from the very people who we vote into office. The GOP clearly does not concern themselves with middle class voters or sick and dying first responders.