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-Thucydides

eNews@theBravest.com                                                           Issue 45-08

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FDNY Probie, 33, Dies After Collapse

Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta Announces Death of Probationary Firefighter Jamel M. Sears

Probationary Firefighter Sears, 33, was appointed to the FDNY on July 1, 2008, and was enrolled in the 23-week Probationary Firefighters Training Program. He fell unconscious at about 11:30 a.m. after successfully completing an 18-minute training exercise where he donned full firefighting gear and performed a series of tasks and functional skills. Firefighters on scene tried to revive him but he never regained consciousness...more>

Retired FDNY Firefighter Saves

The Day In Putnam County

"I was down on my hands and knees, lotta smoke, couldn't see anything," Giuffre said.

"You just hope all the training you did over the years paid off." ...

Fire Department Weighs Mayor's Proposed Budget Cuts

Faced with a city deficit that is estimated to reach $4 billion by 2010, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced plans Wednesday to shut down five engine companies during night hours come January. The mayor said such a measure would save money, but did not explain exactly how...

Four-Star Air Force General Meets with FDNY Officials About Disaster Preparedness & Homeland Security

General Gene Renuart, head of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) met with Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, Chief of Department Salvatore Cassano and many other FDNY commissioners and chiefs on Nov. 6 to discuss disaster preparedness and homeland security issues at FDNY Headquarters...

68 Fire Officers Promoted

Hundreds of firefighters and their families gathered at York College on Nov. 5 to celebrate the promotion of 68 fire officers.

With members lining the walls of the auditorium and banners hanging from the balcony, the crowd cheered as one member was elevated to the rank of assistant chief, 26 to the rank of battalion chief, 26 to the rank of captain and 15 to the rank of lieutenant...

Retired Firefighter's Artwork Inspired by the Events of 9/11

Chris Golbin's 'Heroes of September ' Exhibit is on Display at the New York City Fire Museum

Chris Golbin, a retired FDNY lieutenant from West Brighton, is helping firefighters in a creative way...

Whitestone Shopping Center Tries to Rebound After Devastating Fire

Chief Fire Marshal Robert Byrne said Trantel had a history of arson. He had previously been arrested for burglarizing and then setting fire to a hardware store on Francis Lewis Blvd. in February 2007. A few months later, Byrne said Trantel torched a car during a dispute with its owner...

Fireman Ed Calls Jets Gang Greed

Fireman Ed is mad. M-A-D, Mad! Mad! Mad!

The Jets' most famous supporter, Ed Anzalone is appalled and disappointed that his beloved team is requiring most its fan base to purchase personal seat licenses. After months of holding his tongue, Anzalone, a season ticket holder since 1976, is ready to stand up and boo...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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