We regret to inform the fire service community of a Line of Duty Death that occurred early this morning in Greene County. At 2:36 AM Assistant Fire Chief Stanley Martin Jr. of the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department responded as an apparatus operator to the scene of a structure fire at 71 Peachtree Lane, Eutaw, AL.  Following suppression activities, Asst. Chief Martin began to complain of shortness of breath.  Fire Chief George Henderson called for an ambulance, but prior to its arrival, Asst. Chief Martin stopped breathing and resuscitation was initiated by on scene personnel.  He was transported to Greene County Hospital but medical efforts were unsuccessful. He was 71 years of age.

LODD representatives from the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs/Alabama Fire College are working to support the family and Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral arrangements are pending and the family welcomes local responders to attend in fire service uniforms. More information will follow as it becomes available.

It is with regret that we note the passing of Firefighter Dale Scott Queen of the Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department in Morgan County.  Firefighter Queen became ill while one an emergency run and subsequently passed away a short time later at Decatur General Hospital.  Firefighter Queen is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and their sons, Tanner, 14; Dakota 13; and Avery, 9.

Peck Funeral Home in is handling the arrangements.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, May 3, from 1800-2100.  The funeral with firefighter honors will be held Saturday, May 4th, at 1300. at the funeral home.  Any department wishing to have apparatus in the procession are welcomed to form up at the Hartselle High School Stadium (Sparkman Drive) by 1230 on Saturday.

Our sincere condolences to the family and to the Oak Ridge Fire Department.

http://www.waaytv.com/news/local/firefighter-dies-on-the-job-in-morgan-county/article_f1051820-b2df-11e2-8566-0019bb30f31a.html

West, Texas Firefighter and EMS Fallen Hero Fund

In light of the tragic event in West, Texas, on Wednesday and in cooperation with local support efforts, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has established a national fund to accept monetary donations to assist the survivors and coworkers of the fire and EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. Checks can be mailed to:

NFFF c/o West, Texas Fire and EMS Fallen Hero Fund

P.O. Drawer 498

Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Donations also can be made by credit card at www.firehero.org.  All donated funds will be used to assist the survivors and coworkers to rebuild their lives and support the programs and services they will need.

“This fire and explosion have devastated the entire town in which so many people know and care about each other,” said Chief Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF. “We want to ensure the survivors and coworkers of those who died in the line of duty know that the entire fire service family is holding them in our hearts and doing all we can to offer support.”

As a result of the blast, the station along with the apparatus, equipment and turn-out gear were destroyed or badly damaged. If you would like to donate these items, please send a message with your contact information to http://www.firehero.org/contact/ and the Foundation will share this with the West, Texas department.

Take a few moments out of your day today to remember the missing firefighters from West, Texas.  Details are sketchy at the moment, but it looks like a portion of the fire department made the ultimate sacrifice.

CALL TO DUTY

ALL ALABAMA FIREFIGHTERS,

We are receiving word that six fire stations have been destroyed on the South Shore of Long Island.  We know of these six and have received little word from Suffolk County or information regarding stations in New Jersey.  Our Brothers and Sisters need us to take action immediately to help them get back into service.  Some of the equipment that came to Alabama in the aftermath of the April 27^th Tornados came from the fire stations that now lay in ruins.  Now is our time to step up and lend a helping hand to our Brothers and Sisters that have been there in the past for us.

The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund is requesting that donations be sent to assist these departments as indicated below.  If you or your department would like to make a donation to the Fund, all of the money will be used to assist the firefighters and their departments.  Contact Spruce McRee, Director of Alabama Chapter Terry Farrell Fund (205-908-3850 – tvmcree@gmail.com) ,Larry Jarvis (205-799-4152 – ljarvis@alabamafirecollege.org), or Reid Vaughan (205-499-6905 – chief@cubafiredept.org) if you need assistance with the collection of your donation.  The Alabama Chapter will be collecting donations from Alabama Firefigthers and Fire Departments.  We will forward every penny of that money to the National Chapter to assist the affected departments.  Please see the announcements attached from the Secrets List (www.firefighterclosecalls.com)

Yours in Service,

Spruce McRee, Director

Alabama Chapter

THE TERRY FARRELL FUND:

The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund was established in memory of Terry Farrell, a decorated member of FDNY Rescue 4 and Chief of the Dix Hills (Long Island) VFD. Terry, along with 342 of his brothers, perished on September 11, 2001  in the World Trade Center attack. “The Fund” assists firefighters and their families with educational, medical and equipment needs in time of need…. The Terry Farrell Fund DIRECTLY supports Firefighters who serve their communities and “The Fund” has a stellar reputation. “The Fund” also provides donated usable fire equipment, apparatus and related items to help departments in urgent need – so they can get back to serving their communities. The Terry Farrell Fund  is operated predominately by Firefighters along with friends of the Fund and operate on a volunteer basis in order to give back to the firefighting community.

=CONTACT THEM IF YOU HAVE EQUIPMENT TO DONATE AT:

Phone Direct: 516-783-1996, 516-840-8839 or e-mail: terryfund@terryfund.org and Terryfund@verison.net (copy both due to e-mail/internet service outages in NY)

=CASH DONATIONS/SHIRT PURCHASES HERE: http://www.terryfund.org/donation.htm

HOME PAGE: http://www.terryfund.org/

(The Terry Farrell Fund operates on an annual budget of 1 to 3%. They have no paid staff, and all of their members are Firefighters and family members who volunteer to make the lives of brothers & sister Firefighters better. They are a 501c3 exempt organization)

THE IAFF DISASTER RELIEF FUND:

The IAFF Disaster Relief Fund provides assistance to IAFF members in the United States and Canada who suffer financial hardship as the result of a federally declared disaster area or in cases of natural or man-made disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fires or civil disturbances. Created in 1993 as a nonprofit, tax exempt, trust fund affiliated with the IAFF, the IAFF Disaster Relief Fund provides immediate cash to IAFF members in time of greatest need. The Fund was established after the IAFF assistance to its members following the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew.

DONATE TO THE IAFF DISASTER RELIEF FUND:

http://tinyurl.com/ab4s6d5 (select the DISASTER RELIEF FUND)

(The IAFF Disaster Relief Fund is a 501 (c)(3) Trust Fund)
Take Care-BE CAREFUL.

BillyG

The Secret List 11-2-12 /1100 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com