Our condolences to the Spaulding family, the Bourbonnais Fire Department,
and the Bradley Fire Department of Illinois. FireFighter/EMT Bruce Spaulding,
a 24 year veteran firefighter died Saturday April 26, 2003. Bruce was
mowing the Armour Road Fire Station lawn when the mower he was riding
went over a retaining wall. Bruce was thrown from the mower and sustained
a head injury. He was transported to Provena St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee
and later airlifted to Loyola Medical Center in Maywood where he died later
that afternoon.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Bruce Spaulding Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/28/03 Attention WFD Members
Unfortunately the flag raising ceremony for Waterbury FireFighter
Joe Bogdanski, who is serving overseas, was postponed to an
undetermined date. I will post details when they are released.
4/27/03 Photo Gallery Update
K.C. Rist from Orange Coutny, New York sent me some photos to
start his photo gallery. There are pics from a Washingtonville structure
fire in Orange County, N.Y. and pics of the 9/11 Memorial in
Washingtonville Orange County, New York for the 5 FDNY/Washingtonville
Volunteer FireFighters who died on 9/11 at the WTC. There are 9 photos
in the
K.C. Rist
photo gallery.
Shane Shifflett of the White Sands Missle Range Fire Department of New
Mexico sent me 13 new photos for his photo gallery. Fire apparatus rollover
photos, some mva's, a brush hummer, and some airplane live fire training.
There are now 2 pages for the 142 photos in the
Shane Shifflett
photo gallery.
4/24/03 Line of Duty Death - Grand Marsh, WI
Our condolences to the Mack family and the New Chester Fire
Department of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin. FireFighter and Department
President Carl Mack, 68, a veteran volunteer firefighter with the
New Chester Fire Department died Tuesday morning April 22, 2003.
Carl collapsed from an apparent heart attack at the scene of a
structure fire. He was transported to Adams County Memorial
Hospital in Frienship where he was pronounced dead.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Carl Mack Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/23/03 Line of Duty Death - Medford, NJ
Our condolences to the Pinkerton family and the Union Fire Company
of Medford, New Jersey. Fire Police Captain Woodrow Pinkerton, 63,
a 20 year veteran of the Union Fire Company Station 251 died
Saturday April 19, 2003. Woodrow passed away at Cooper University
Medical Center. He succumbed to injuries sutained when he was
struck by a car while controlling traffic on State Highway 70 at the
scene of an mva on a foggy morning Sunday February 23, 2003.
The accident was the fifth in a series of 10 accidents in just over
an hour that morning.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Woodrow Pinkerton Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/22/03 Attention WFD Members
On Monday April 28, 2003 6PM there will be a flag-raising ceremony at
Waterbury Fire Headquarters. The blue star flag will honor Waterbury
firefighters who are serving in the Middle East. FireFighter Joseph Bogdanski,
stationed at Headquarters on Engine 10 D-Shift was activated two
months ago and is serving in the United Arab Emirates. The flag will
fly until our members serving abroad return home.
4/21/03 Fallen Brother - El Paso, TX
Our condolences to the Hawes family and the El Paso Fire Department
of Texas. Lieutenant Jesse Hawes, 42, a 15 year veteran of the El Paso
Fire Department died Thursday April 17, 2003. Jesse was assigned to
Central Station Pumper 1.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Jesse Hawes Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/18/03 Photo Gallery Update
Tom Rige, retired NYPD & self-proclaimed fire buff sent me 6 more apparatus
photos to add to the Tom Rige photo gallery. There are 47 photos in the
Tom Rige
photo gallery.
Shane Shifflett of the White Sands Missle Range Fire Department of New
Mexico sent me 14 new photos for his photo gallery, a couple mva's, some
cold water and hazmat training, and some apparatus photos. There are 130
photos in the
Shane Shifflett
photo gallery.
4/17/03 Line of Duty Death - Gwinnett County, GA
Our condolences to the Patrick family, the Gwinnett County Fire
Department, and the Rome Fire Department of Georgia. Lieutenant
John Patrick, 54, a 15 year veteran of the Gwinnett County Fire
Department and a 9 year veteran of the Rome Fire Department
died Monday April 14, 2003. John responded from Station 3 in
Lilburn to an early morning and second structure fire in 15 hours
at the Holly Rollers Motorcycle Repair Shop. He was preparing to
ventilate the roof with other firefighters when he collapsed from
an apparent heart attack. He was transported to East Side
Medical Center where he later died.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
John Patrick Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/16/03 Line of Duty Death - Elkhart Lake, WI
Our condolences to the Weber family and the Elkhart Lake Fire
Department of Wisconsin. Fire Chief Edward Weber, 56, a 33
year veteran with the the Elkhart Lake Fire Department died
Sunday April 13, 2003. Edward was operating at the scene of
a grass fire in Sheboygan County near Little ELkhart Lake when
he collapsed and died from an apparent heart attack.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Edward Weber Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/16/03 Line of Duty Death - Ripley, TN
Our condolences to the Haynes family and the West Lauderdale
County Fire Department of Ripley, Tennessee. FireFighter/EMT
Mark Haynes, 37, an 8 year veteran of the West Lauderdale
County Fire Department died Friday April 11, 2003. Mark
responded to the Lake County Emergency Services Fire
Station but did not go on the run. His partner found him
collapsed and he was transported to Dyersburg Regional
Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Mark Haynes Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/15/03 Line of Duty Death - Gladstone, IL
Our condolences to the Keever family and the Gulfport/Gladstone
Fire and Police Department of Illinois. Assistant Chief Vannie Keever,
54, a veteran with the Gulfport/Gladstone Fire and Police Department
died Thursday evening April 10, 2003. Vannie collapsed from an
apparent heart attack at the scene of a mobile home fire. He was
transported to Great River Medical Center in West Burlington by
Oquawka Ambulance Service where he was pronounced dead.
Companies Oquawka, Gladstone and Keithsburg Fire Departments
responded to the blaze.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Vannie Keever Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/12/03 Line of Duty Death - Jonestown, PA
Our condolences to the Tshudy family and the Lickdale Volunteer
Fire Department of Jonestown, Pennsylvania. Fire Police and
FireFighter Isaac Tshudy, 62, a 10 year veteran with the
Lickdale Fire Department died Sunday March 30, 2003. Isaac
was directing traffic at an early morning mva on Interstate 81
when he became ill. He was transported to Good Samaritan
Hospital in Lebanon where he was pronounced dead.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Isaac Tshudy Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/10/03 Line of Duty Death - Broomtown, AL
Our condolences to the Tucker family, the Cherokee County Rescue
Service, and the Broomtown Volunteer Fire Department of Alabama.
FireFighter Billy Tucker, 70, a veteran of the Cherokee County Rescue
Service, and a former Chief of the Broomtown Volunteer Fire
Department died Sunday April 6, 2003. Billy was directing traffic at a
two-vehicle mva near State Highways 35 and 73 in Blanche when he
was struck and killed by a passing car.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Billy Tucker Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/9/03 Line of Duty Death - Sylvania, GA
Our condolences to the Hill family and the Screven County Fire
Department of Georgia. Battalion Chief Randy Hill, 43, a 15 year
veteran volunteer with the Screven County Fire Department died
Monday April 7, 2003. Randy collapsed and died from an apparent
heart attack after completing his monthly physical fitness training.
Randy was transported to Screven County Hospital where he was
pronounced dead.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Randy Hill Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/8/03 Line of Duty Death - Wolcott, CT
Our condolences to the Maurice family and the Wolcott Volunteer
Fire Department of Connecticut. Deputy Chief Donald Maurice, 52,
a 31 year veteran of the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department died
Tuesday April 8, 2003. Donald was returning from an early morning
alarm when he collapsed and died of an apparent heart attack in
the apparatus bay at Wolcott Fire Co. 1. He was transported to
St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury where he was pronounced dead.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Donald Maurice Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/8/03 Attention WFD Members
A retirement party will be held for Waterbury Fire Department
Assistant Chief James Trainor on Thursday May 1, 2003 7PM
at The Hills restaurant in Waterbury. Jim spent 32 years with the
Waterbury Fire Department, rising to the rank of Assistant Chief.
He placed number one on the Meriden test and was hired as Fire
Chief. Congratulations Jimmy and good luck - you will be missed.
Tickets are $30.00 and there is a cash bar. Contact Mari in the
Chief's Office or call the Deputy's Officed for tickets.
4/5/03 Line of Duty Death - Gallipolis, OH
Our condolences to the Long family and the Gallipolis Volunteer
Fire Department of Ohio. FireFighter Richard Long, 56, a 30 year
veteran of the Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department died Thursday
April 3, 2003. Richard was responding to a brush fire in Clay
Township when the 2003 Freightliner pumper he was driving left
the roadway and overturned. Companies from Gallia County EMS,
Rescue Squad, Harrison Township and Guyan Township responded
to the accident. Richard was pronounced dead at the scene.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Richard Long Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/4/03 Line of Duty Death - Lufkin, TX
Our condolences to the Krenek family and the Texas Forest Service.
Aviation Specialist Charles Krenek, 48, a 26 year veteran firefighter with
the Texas Forest Service died Thursday March 27, 2003. Charles died
when the Bell 407 helicopter he was flying in crashed in the Angelina
National Forest in San Augustine County. The helicopter was flying just
20 feet off the ground or treetops searching for debris from the Space
Shuttle Columbia when it experienced mechanical failure and crashed.
The pilot, J. Buzz Mier, an employee of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters
of Arizona, was also killed in the crash. Another Texas Forest Ranger and
two other spotters from Kennedy Space Center were injured in the crash
and transported to Memorial Medical Center of East Texas in Lufkin.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Charles Krenek Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/3/03 Photo Gallery Update
Waterbury Fire Department Lt. Jim Burns was off-duty on St.
Patrick's Day and took some really nice photos at the Green
Street fire on Monday March 17, 2003. I added 5 photos
with alot of fire to his gallery. There are 48 photos in the
Jim Burns
photo gallery.
I have posted 4 new photos from Waterbury Fire Commisioner Chris
Casey. He had his camera at Grand Strret for a room and contents
fire on Tuesday April 1, 2003. There are 40 photos in the
Chris Casey
photo gallery.
4/3/03 Line of Duty Death - Hickory Flat, MS
Our condolences to the Briscoe family and the Hickory Flat Volunteer
Fire Department of Mississippi. Youth FireFighter Karlton Briscoe, 16,
a 2 year veteran Youth FireFighter died late Tuesday night March 25,
2003. Karlton died from injuries he sustained while responding to an
alarm when his personal vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a
ravine.
For more news, information, and photos, please visit the
Karlton Briscoe Memorial in the
Fallen Brothers Section.
4/2/03 Attention WFD Members
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of James Ducey, father
of Waterbury FireFighter Brian Ducey, assigned to Truck 2 on the D Shift.
A memorial service will be held Sunday April 6, 2003 2PM at St. Peter's
Lutheran Church in Cornwall.
4/1/03 Photo Gallery Update
I took some photos after a small fire at 59 West Clay Street on Friday
March 28, 2003. Vacant 4 story brick building - fire in the 3rd and 4th
floor landings of front stairwell and roof access/elevator machinery
room. There are 9 photos in the
West Clay Street
photo gallery.
I have posted 9 new photos from Waterbury Fire Commisioner Chris
Casey. There are photos of Engine 4 at a brush fire in Old St. Jospeh's
Cemetery and also some photos of the fire on West Clay Street
mentioned above. There are 36 photos in the
Chris Casey
photo gallery.
