Posts Tagged: Cancer
Fire Service Writing and Blogging: We were on a roll…
We were on a roll...
Remember when the new buzz going around the Internet was all about better ways to do the job? Better tactics, little nuggets, the tips and tricks. That wasn't all that long ago. I remember one of the websites that I really t…
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Courage for Kyle. Get your bracelet. Here’s an update from Barnegat, New Jersey.
Listen to the interview with Kyle and Gene McGetrick
Order your Courage for Kyle bracelet via PayPal
Address to send patches - Barnegat Fire Company No.1, P.O. Box 539, Barnegat, New Jersey 08005 (write "Kyle" on the envelope)
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Kyle McGetrick to be interviewed on fire service radio show. Barnegat, NJ boy to talk about the patches firefighters sent him from around the world.
Kyle received hundreds of messages from firefighters around the world.
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Christmas story continues: Kyle McGetrick, who had a fire truck parade at his home, is made Barnegat mayor. Family & FD thank fire service. Plus, a look at other places where fire & EMS are making a difference.
Kyle has received messages and patches from firefighters around the world.
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Must see from FireTruckBlog.com: Impromptu parade to say goodbye to firefighter’s son. One last item on your Christmas list – send a patch to Kyle McGetrick.
Ocean County, New Jersey firefighters rally around 11-year-old boy.
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Fire service flash mob in Barnegat, New Jersey puts on a show for a firefighter’s young son in his final days.
Kyle McGetrick is the son of a long time Barnegat Fire Company member.
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IAFF Cancer Study Newsletter,
Issue 1
First word out on work done so far investigating firefighter cancer.
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Brotherhood, Where Art Thou..
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Well, Brother. Glad you could join me for a cup. ..I know, it's a little strong.…
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If I live 12 more hours!
Geesh ! WHAT A WEEK !!
The good news is that if I can last about 12 more hours, I'll be headed home for what will hopefully be a relaxing Sunday and the beginning of my 4 day break. Yesterday started off good, got busy and then ended late but good.
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Remembering 9 / 11, Ten Years Later
I had intended to post my speech here today. But the editing is all messed up and I don't have time to fix it. I will repost after I return home. It has been an incredible honor to be asked to speak today. Needless to say I am humbled and a littl…
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Ray’s Story
"There's a lot of guys that are sick on this job. A lot of guys."
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Firefighter Health Week: Day Two
Think of it as the 360-degree sizeup of your body.
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Must see Daily Show video: ‘I Thought We Already Took Care of this S@#t’.
Jon Stewart's answer to the report that fails to connect cancer to WTC workers.
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It’s only been ten years. What’s the rush?
This week, despite this “anecdotal” evidence to the contrary, a review by NIOSH determined there exists too little scientific evidence linking cancer to time spent amid the dust and wreckage at Ground Zero. Cited in the failure to link was “a lack of research.”
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Swimming in the Current, Standing Like a Rock.
The following diatribe is written poorly at a late hour. My sincere apologies. But I would like to take the time to dedicate this declaration to the five highly dedicated firemen that have helped me this far acting out the foriegn roles of drill ins…
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WTC health chief: First review does not link cancer to Ground Zero workers. Read report.
One advocate says he has been to 53 funerals and 51 of those died from cancer.
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Why Am I Here? Someone Please Remind Me…
"The first day, the look on the DC's face was priceless, he looked like he was gonna have a coronary. I asked him, "You want me to back off?" He said, "No, I am out of my element, ...but I have never seen so much accomplished in so short a time. Keep it up, I'll go protect your job!" The trials and tribulations of training recruits how to be a part of the fire service and convincing the establishment that it still has merit in the modern world we serve in.
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Line of Duty Death. David Palmer, Firefighter / Medic Roanoke Fire/EMS
I have so many mixed feelings that I'm not sure where to begin.
David "Big Dave" Palmer, age 54 was laid to rest yesterday after an almost 2 year battle with cancer. He was buried with Fire Department honors.
Read local coverage HERE .
If you took t…
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When One of Us Falls Down
Did you know who the procession was for last Friday? Did you hear the drums beat, the pipes calling, take note or shroud your badge? No? Not the usual coverage, I agree. A slightly more subdued affair. Still I would have liked to have known.
T…
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Our Ambition: Exposed in the Light of Integrity
Well, fill the cup....its been a while. I've been on a leave of absence, learning more about life. Its that time for me I think. I've been all grown up for a bit now, but still feel young at heart and life has its way of dragging you into reality.
I ret…
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Female Firefighter Cover Girl Competition
12 female firefighters are competing to be the cover girl for a charity calendar in New Zealand that benefits The Child Cancer Foundation. Check out the story here: http://www.firerescue1.com/fundraising/articles/1042108-Firefighter-calendar-girl…
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Paying the price for charity
The Roanoke Rampage football team got our 1st win yesterday against the South Carolina Commanders... final score 21-8
This is the 2nd season for the newly formed Rampage and our 1st victory in 6 games.
We are learning and growing with each week…
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NYC Law Firm Throws Firefighter & Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Under The Bus!
SideCharlie.com has obtained a copy of the debut flyer that was provided inside the gift bags at the 2011 World Police & Fire Games fundraiser last week. The 8.5" x 11" handout depicts Firefighter Robert Keiley stricken with ailments as a 9/11 FDNY rescu…
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Laminated Glass Poses Significant Danger
Here is a simple question for you. Does your rescue truck or the truck that carries the extrication equipment have N95 masks? If it does not, it should.
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The Finer Things; Leading the Next Generation
They're a good crew. But they won't always be yours. At their next assignment or department, will your department's reputation be known for creating steadfast micro-managers or for making future leaders? Where are you in developing the next generation? Time will tell.
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