Showing posts with label trust. Show all posts
Showing posts with label trust. Show all posts
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Chief Billy Goldfeder's Keynote Address P.G. County
William "Billy" Goldfeder Graduation Keynote Addr…: http://youtu.be/DfqDfQfZgr0
Friday, June 6, 2014
Union County Fire Academy Graduation Keynote - Semper Paratus
Had the opportunity to address the graduating fire fighters at the Union County Fire Academy Graduation.
Monday, May 12, 2014
An Officer and a Gentleman: Captain Mark Lee (Deceased)
Gone but not forgotten... Captain "Markie" Lee will be missed:
The following is a clip from his local news outlet; followed by a short article I wrote. Captain Mark Lee was one of the reasons I started writing th Fire Officer Trust Blog. I wanted fire fighters and other fire officers to know the caliber and character of Great Fire Officers. I can say, with out fear of contradiction, that he was one of the best and finest, I have ever had the honor to serve with or encounter. He was one of a kind and in a class all by himself.
A Jersey City firefighter from Toms River who was called a hero for his
efforts at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001 died last Friday.
Capt. Mark Lee, 53, died at Community Medical Center, having succumbed to respiratory failure, his relatives told News12, in a report.
Lee, who helped remove rubble from the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attack in a search for survivors, had to leave active duty with the fire department by Christmas 2013, News12 reported, but organized one last Christmas toy drive before he did.
His family, the television station reported, believes that, like many first responders, their loved one fell ill due to toxins in the air after the attack.
"These guys went over there and did everything they could, and in the process it might have gotten them sick," Mark Lee, Jr., who is also now a firefighter in Jersey City, told the television station.
According to an obituary, Lee was born in Jersey City but had lived in Toms River for several years.
He received numerous awards as a firefighter and volunteer for organizations such as the Special Olympics Torch Run and Fireman's Picnic and was a Board Member of the FDJC Distress Fund. For the past 27 years, Mark led the FDJC Christmas Drive. He was named Irish Firefighter of the year in 2011.
Lee leaves behind his wife, Cheryl, and children, Jennifer Bimbo and her husband, Richie, Christina and Mark Jr., and a grandson, plus siblings.
Visitation will be Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13, from 4-8 p.m. at Greenville Memorial Home, Jersey City. Everyone will meet on Wednesday May 14 at St. Paul the Apostle Church for a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.
My Original Article from 2012 Follows:
Before we experienced Hurricane Sandy, I was writing a short article about a great Fire Officer. Over the last few weeks, we have been busy, here on the East Coast; responding and recovering from the emergencies created by that storm. We're back on track, now.
Congratulations to Mark and Cheryl Lee. Captain Mark Lee, was named Fire Officer of the Year, by the Jersey City Fire Department. Mark is a tremendous Fire Officer and gentleman. He is well respected throughout the city and department. I have had the pleasure to work with Mark as firefighters, company officers and now as a captain in my battalion.
The following is a clip from his local news outlet; followed by a short article I wrote. Captain Mark Lee was one of the reasons I started writing th Fire Officer Trust Blog. I wanted fire fighters and other fire officers to know the caliber and character of Great Fire Officers. I can say, with out fear of contradiction, that he was one of the best and finest, I have ever had the honor to serve with or encounter. He was one of a kind and in a class all by himself.
Capt. Mark Lee, 53, died at Community Medical Center, having succumbed to respiratory failure, his relatives told News12, in a report.
Lee, who helped remove rubble from the World Trade Center site after the terrorist attack in a search for survivors, had to leave active duty with the fire department by Christmas 2013, News12 reported, but organized one last Christmas toy drive before he did.
His family, the television station reported, believes that, like many first responders, their loved one fell ill due to toxins in the air after the attack.
"These guys went over there and did everything they could, and in the process it might have gotten them sick," Mark Lee, Jr., who is also now a firefighter in Jersey City, told the television station.
According to an obituary, Lee was born in Jersey City but had lived in Toms River for several years.
He received numerous awards as a firefighter and volunteer for organizations such as the Special Olympics Torch Run and Fireman's Picnic and was a Board Member of the FDJC Distress Fund. For the past 27 years, Mark led the FDJC Christmas Drive. He was named Irish Firefighter of the year in 2011.
Lee leaves behind his wife, Cheryl, and children, Jennifer Bimbo and her husband, Richie, Christina and Mark Jr., and a grandson, plus siblings.
Visitation will be Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13, from 4-8 p.m. at Greenville Memorial Home, Jersey City. Everyone will meet on Wednesday May 14 at St. Paul the Apostle Church for a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River.
My Original Article from 2012 Follows:
Before we experienced Hurricane Sandy, I was writing a short article about a great Fire Officer. Over the last few weeks, we have been busy, here on the East Coast; responding and recovering from the emergencies created by that storm. We're back on track, now.
Whether at a fire, medical call, school drill, working with firefighters or being Santa Claus to so many Jersey City children, he is kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. Mark possess all of the qualities, expertise and professionalism that a Fire Officer should have. We have come to count on him and his crew on the scene of emergencies. He constantly trains his crew and is proactive at incidents.
After all that has happened, Mark is right back to his old tricks: making sure the children in the area have a great Christmas; that's after working the entire storm.
Well deserved and well done.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
FOTRUST PODCAST: Dr. Denis Onieal
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| Dr. Denis Onieal, Superintendent National Fire Academy |
While attending the 2013 New Jersey Weekend, at the National Fire Academy, I was able to sit down for an informative chat with the Superintendent. Dr. Denis Onieal and I go way back. Twenty-eight years to be exact. He has been a friend and mentor, for equally as long. Back in the mid to late 80's, Dr Onieal and I worked on several projects for the Jersey City Fie Department, the State of New Jersey and the Federal Government.
Listen to our brief talk concerning Fire Officers and the future of the Fire Service, in general.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
FOTRUST PODCAST: Chief Eddie Burns
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| Fire Chief Eddie Burns (Ret'd) Dallas F.D. |
Listen to this episode
Monday, May 6, 2013
FOTRUST PODCAST: Stephanie Denis Gatineau Province Canada
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| Lt. Stepahnie Denis, Gatineau Province Canada |
While Larry Conley and I took a pause to grab some grub, we met two cool firefighters from Canada @FDIC. LT Stephanie (pronounced "STEF-ON) Denis, of Gatineau Province Canada. He and his co-worker Patrick traveled to FDIC to train and meet other firefighters from near and far. We had a great conversation about the fire service and he agreed to share some of it our readers and listeners here. There may be some minor differences in our organizations, but listen clearly to the many similarities. Almost everyone of our interviewees have been able to point one, if not more, person(s) who influenced them.
That makes me know that we, who have been in the service for some time, have to be careful about those who are watching us and being influenced by us. Not just by what we say, but more importantly, by what we do and how we carry ourselves.
I want to thank LT Denis, for taking the time out to share.
Click below to hear our short chat.
Click below to hear our short chat.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
FOTRUST PODCAST: BC John Mittendorf Los Angeles
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| A Great Fire Officer - BC John Mittendorf |
With all of the great opportunities @FDIC to share and grow, you cannot help but get edified in the presence of a John Mittendorf. I have know John for quite some time. I have followed his career and work ethic for many years. Many will value his lectures, articles and new book on Truck Company Operations.
He is legendary for his description and detail of all truck company operations on the fireground. His publications and lectures are as entertaining as they are informative. He is a frequent presenter at FDIC and across the nation.
But few may remember that he wrote a book on, "Facing the Oral Interview". Pages I still peruse from time to time. They have ageless wisdom inextricably attached to them.
I caught up with Chief Mittendorf, recently. I asked him a few questions about Fire Officers and the Fire Service. Click on the link below and take a listen to our chat.
Friday, November 9, 2012
A Pause for the Cause: Hurricane Sandy
Hey Friends. Thanx for all of the kind thoughts, wishes and actions on our behalf, during Hurricane Sandy. As you must know, I haven't had time to blog or write lately. I was in charge of the Evacuation & Shelter Branch. It was a labor of love and quite arduous. It was accomplished by a great team and cooperation between all agencies, medical and military. We are going to re-write the book on Mass Care and Sheltering. More details to follow, as we defrost from the Nor-easter that followed the hurricane. (I just got power and internet back on at home )
Listen to this great song, by Barry Manilow and continue to think of us in NJ, as we recover. It's not over yet.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Trust In Me: by Etta James
A little musical interlude to break up your day. From time to time, I will be interspersing our articles with the multimedia approach. LOL. I hope you enjoy it.
I just used Shazam to discover Trust In Me by Etta James. http://shz.am/t550099
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