August 25, 2008
FDNY Firefighters Escort WTC Steel Cross To Flight 93 Memorial
September 02, 2007
Linda Graffagnino Is a Hero Too
Linda lost her husband Firefighter Joseph Graffagnino two weeks ago in a fire in an abandoned building near ground zero. Also losing his life was Firefighter Robert Beddia, a 24 year veteran of the department.
Linda is not playing the victim role as she speaks out against the city and those responsible for placing her husband in the dry building. Her powerful words should be heard;
From Gothamist.com
"With the city, it's really all about money; it's not about human life. Now who is paying the price? Me, my in-laws and my children. The firefighters, they're the good guys, and it's the city's responsibility to protect them...
Someone screwed up major...You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know if there's no water in the building, you get the people out of there as fast as you can...
If you don't have water to put a fire out, I don't know how you're going to put it out. I don't know who you're going to save...
Has this country not learned anything from 9/11? You would think after thousands of people died, someone would learn a lesson, but it just didn't happen...
It's sad to say that my husband had to die for someone to take notice and take action, but if I could maybe change someone else's life and save another firefighter's life down the road so they don't have to go through this, that will make me feel some peace.
She added, "This is the worst thing that could have possibly happened. I'm 33 and now I'm a widow and I have two small children. I never thought that I would be here."
Linda's kids were living with two heroes.
Linda is not playing the victim role as she speaks out against the city and those responsible for placing her husband in the dry building. Her powerful words should be heard;
From Gothamist.com
"With the city, it's really all about money; it's not about human life. Now who is paying the price? Me, my in-laws and my children. The firefighters, they're the good guys, and it's the city's responsibility to protect them...
Someone screwed up major...You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know if there's no water in the building, you get the people out of there as fast as you can...
If you don't have water to put a fire out, I don't know how you're going to put it out. I don't know who you're going to save...
Has this country not learned anything from 9/11? You would think after thousands of people died, someone would learn a lesson, but it just didn't happen...
It's sad to say that my husband had to die for someone to take notice and take action, but if I could maybe change someone else's life and save another firefighter's life down the road so they don't have to go through this, that will make me feel some peace.
She added, "This is the worst thing that could have possibly happened. I'm 33 and now I'm a widow and I have two small children. I never thought that I would be here."
Linda's kids were living with two heroes.
Labels: Fallen Firefighters, FDNY
March 28, 2007
Donate To A Worthy Cause
Jason at Hamptons Fire is generously donating a portion of his earnings from Amazon.com to a worthy cause.
The New York Firefighters
Burn Center Foundation
21 Asch Loop
Bronx, NY 10475
Burn Center Foundation
21 Asch Loop
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 379-1900
NYFFBurnCenter.com
NYFFBurnCenter.com
The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation has sent youngsters ranging in age from eight to eighteen to this camp from the very beginning. This year was no different. Located this year in Union, Connecticut, the Foundation provided forty-three youngsters. The kids we send are always from New York City and surrounding communities and most had their burn injuries treated at the Burn Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Jim Fitzgerald (Lt. Ret. of Lad 79, and a Foundation Director) has volunteered his services for many years as a counselor at the burn camp. Jim has been joined by several nurses and therapists from the Burn Center and as many as ten firefighters from Connecticut departments who also contribute their time and energy. The only compensation they receive is the satisfaction they derive from bringing some happiness to these youngsters.
We can't think of a better way to continue to reach out to burn victims. If you could witness the joy these youngsters demonstrate at being with others who share their plight, at being able to simply have some fun for a change, we're sure you'd agree that our support for these youngsters is a most worthwhile project. If you'd like to volunteer your services as a counselor at the Burn Camp next year, please call the Foundation at 1-718-379-1900 and we will get back to you.
Following Jason's lead I'll pledge 50% of anything I earn from my Amazon.com affiliation to the Burn Center Foundation through he Spring months.
Following Jason's lead I'll pledge 50% of anything I earn from my Amazon.com affiliation to the Burn Center Foundation through he Spring months.
Labels: Burn Center, FDNY
March 24, 2007
FDNY Rescue Stories
Stories from the pages of FDNY Website.
Firefighters from Marine Company 1
"Firefighter John Rizzo, tethered by a rescue rope, jumped into the 40-degree water and searched under Pier 40."
Ladder Company 41, with assistance from Engine Company 90 and Engine Company 45
"Two victims were located just inside the front door on the first floor, and three others were located in two adjacent bedrooms..."
Firefighters from Engine 248 on Rescue 2
"“With no visibility and limited resources, they were able to save those kids.”"
Firefighters from Marine Company 1"Firefighter John Rizzo, tethered by a rescue rope, jumped into the 40-degree water and searched under Pier 40."
Ladder Company 41, with assistance from Engine Company 90 and Engine Company 45"Two victims were located just inside the front door on the first floor, and three others were located in two adjacent bedrooms..."
Firefighters from Engine 248 on Rescue 2
"“With no visibility and limited resources, they were able to save those kids.”"
