Massapequa FD Engine One & Ladder Two

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11/27/2013

Members of Engine One and Ladder Two celebrated Hon. Chief Deane Post's 90th Birthday at their company meeting tonight. Happy Birthday Deane!

10/13/2013

Something to think about. How do you carry the radio?

09/11/2013

Tomorrow marks the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01. Please take time tomorrow to remember the thousands of victims who lost their lives that morning, the countless men and women who worked for months and years to support the families who lost loved ones and finally the heroes who have sacrificed their health and in some cases their lives as a result of laboring in the toxic environment of Ground Zero. Countless heroes stepped up that day and in the days that followed and we must never forget the sacrifices made that day and in the last 12 years. God bless you all.

09/04/2013

Last week, I posted a link to an article that talked about "bad jobs," which I think embodies the heart of our dysfunctional relationship with work. It got a lot of reaction. In the interest of balance, here's a reporter from The Huffington Post who seems to get it. (Plus, he calls me an "unlikely voice of reason.") Which is precisely what I aspire to be ...

READ: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/3855383

08/28/2013

Very important ideas to consider.

Too many firefighters die in the United States from preventable causes. In this article, Battalion Chief Matt Tobia relays a few examples of deaths caused by apparatus accidents during non-emergency operations—and then challenges company officers to step up and take action to ensure they protect the...

08/21/2013

He makes very good points about the skills today's young adults are lacking. How do we have to change our training programs to address today's new members lack of mechanical aptitude?

Is an expensive college degree always the path to success? This weekend’s “Huckabee Special: Where’s My Job?” tackled the debate over pricey degrees versus skilled labor jobs.

08/03/2013

Today is the 35 th anniversary of this tragic fire. Take a moment to remember the families of the lost and the valuable lessons learned as a result of this tragedy.

Fires in History: Today marks the anniversary of the tragic Waldbaums fire in Brooklyn on August 2, 1978. The fire claimed the lives of six New York City Firefighters, and lead to a new awareness about the dangers of truss roof construction. We remember those lost. For more, click the link. http://www.firefighternation.com/videos/waldbaum-fire-brooklyn-ny-1978

07/01/2013

Nineteen firefighters were killed Sunday battling a blaze in Arizona, the state forestry division said.

07/01/2013

19 Arizona firefighters reported killed in the line of duty while fighting a wildfire. Words can't express how great a loss this is. Thoughts and prayers go out to each affected family. May God protect you and your loved ones now.

06/16/2013

Wishing all of the West End Dad's a Happy Fathers Day. To the Dad's who have gone before us thank you for your example and for being the strong foundation of Companies One and Two.

06/01/2013

The Houston Fire Department has identified the members lost today.
Captain EMT Matthew Renaud, 35, of Engine 68. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 68, has served out of stations 51, 39, 83, 73, 37, 60 and 35.

Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee, 41, of Station 51. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in August of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 51, has served out of Stations 37, 40, 10 and 48.

Firefighter EMT Robert Garner, 29, of Station 68. He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2010 and has served out of Fire Station 68 since.

Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan, 24, of Station 68. She graduated from Houston Fire Department Academy this past April and was assigned to Fire Station 68.