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Chicagoland Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Jun 17

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This from Jim Larsen:

Good afternoon everybody,

Our available golf foursomes are over halfway sold out. If you would like to join us once again for this worthy charitable golf tournament to benefit the families of firefighters killed in the line of duty, I strongly encourage you to get registered as soon as possible. I have included our flyer for your convenience. Please remember to “like us” on Facebook J https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chicagoland-Memorial-Golf-Tournament/458308140972277 Thank you for your continuing support!

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Chicagoland Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Apr 19

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Here is the information for our 6^th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. The tournament is co-hosted this year by the Addison and Glenside Fire Protection Districts and is sponsored by the Addison Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 4727), the Glenside Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 3277) and the Hanover Park Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 3452). We hope you can come and join us for a fun day of golf to benefit the families of those firefighters killed in the line of duty.

Jim Larsen

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NFFF video – Charleston Fire Department

May 27

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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has produced a video on the changes and transitions in the Charleston, SC Fire Department following the deadly Sofa Store fire which claimed nine Charleston firefighters.

From the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, “Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice”, looks at the dramatic changes made in the operations of South Carolina’s Charleston Fire Department following the deaths of nine firefighters on June 18, 2007. The video, produced by STATter911 Communications and Greg Guise Media, focuses on how the leadership of the late Chief Tom Carr helped the department recover after such a devastating loss.

Tags: "Charleston 9: The Ultimate Sacrifice", 9 Charleston firefighters killed in fire, Charleston Fire Department, Chief Tom Carr, fire department learns from their losses, LODD, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, NFFF video on the Charleston Fire Department, Sofa Super Store fire

A historical look … Hal Bruno

May 20

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This from Drew Smith:

Back in March while attending the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, MD I paid a visit to the National Fire Heritage Center http://nationalfireheritagecenter.org/ . The NFHC is collecting written documentation of the history of the American fire service. One item that quickly caught my eye was a map of the City of Chicago that Hal Bruno had assembled. In the upper right are three cards with signatures of CFD companies. I was only able to photograph the first two cards before my camera battery died. The lower left had a list of companies and the push pins were color-coded to identify engines, trucks, squads, fog pressure, ambulances, and special units. Also affixed to this board were official CFD credentials issued to Hal by Commissioner Quinn. Besides this board there were a number of other CFD-related items that were part of Hal’s collection and now reside at the NFHC.

If you are unfamiliar with Hal’s work, he grew up in Chicago and began work as a newspaper reporter in Chicago, eventually working for ABC news as a political director. He was a volunteer fireman, wrote a column for FIREHOUSE magazine for many years, and prior to his death served as chairman of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

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Tags: Chicago Fire Commissionner Robert J Quinn, Drew Smith, Hal Bruno, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Fire Academy, National Fire Heritage Center

A call to help FDNY firefighters that have lost their homes

Nov 8

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This from the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation:

Helping Our Own – Homes of 1,000 FDNY Families Lost or Badly Damaged by Hurricane Sandy

Our brothers and sisters in FDNY need our help. Since the attacks of 9/11 the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has worked closely with the FDNY’s Counseling Services Unit and the retired firefighters who provide peer support. The counselors are now helping firefighters and other department employees deal with the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy and they need our help.

Below is a list of specific items that can make things a bit easier for the FDNY families in the coming days and weeks. This list will change as the needs of the members change. If you are able to help, please follow the instructions below so NFFF and the Counseling Services Unit can make sure your donation goes directly to those at FDNY who need it most.

Baby Formula
Baby Food
Blankets (New)
Bleach (Gallon Jugs)
Canned Food (Non-Perishable)
Demolition Tools
Deodorant (New Un-Opened)
Diapers (Wrapped, All sizes)
Extension Cords (Heavy Duty, 50 Foot+)
Feet Warmers
Feminine Hygienic Products (New Un-Opened Packages)
Fire Starters/Fire Logs
Flashlights with Batteries
Garden-Style Sprayer for Bleach Dispersement
Gas Cans (5-Gallon)
Generators (Gasoline Powered, 5000 Watts or Greater)
Gloves (Knit/Winter, All Sizes)
Halligan Bars Hand Sanitizer (Personal-Sized Bottles)
Hand Warmers
Knit/Winter Hats (All Sizes)
Non-Perishable Snack Items (Granola/Cereal/Energy Bars/Trail Mix)
Paper Towels (New Un-Opened)
Pillows (New) Sleeping Bags (New)
Soap
Socks (All Sizes)
Toilet Paper (New Un-Opened)
Toothbrushes (New, Un-Opened)
Toothpaste (New, Un-Opened)
Trash Bags Contractor Grade
Underwear (Regular, Thermal; New, Un-Opened Packages, All Sizes)
Water (Personal Size or Gallon Jugs)
Wrecking Bars (Short Ceiling Hooks, Miscellaneous Hand Tools)
Work Gloves (Leather, All Sizes)

For any individuals, organizations, or fire departments that would like to donate items, please use this form and indicate which items that you are able to provide. Please note that the list may change as different needs arise. Once your information is submitted, someone will follow up with you by email to confirm your donation and provide shipping instructions for those items.

Tags: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, NFFF, NFFF helps FDNY

New video from the NFFF – FDNY

Jun 13

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The next video in the series ‘Everyone Goes Home’ by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, has been posted.

This video features the FDNY and is entitled “Still Working … So Everyone Goes Home”

Also, there is the CFD video that was released previously.

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4th Annual Golf Tournament for NFFF

May 29

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From Glenside Fire Protection District Deputy Chief James L. Larsen

Good morning,

Here is information about our 4^th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. I hope you will consider sponsoring or golfing in this charity event that raises money for the families of firefighters killed in the line of duty. Please feel free to share this information with friends, family, and co-workers. There are still golf and sponsorship opportunities available however we are already over half sold out. I hope to see you on Friday July 20, 2012!

Glenside FPD Charity Golf Outing for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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CFD – NFFF video Everyone Goes Home

Dec 28

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Everyone Goes Home video

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Chicago Fire Department press release

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Weekend Live Broadcast

Oct 16

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Watch the 2011 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend Live on the Web

Memorial Service Broadcast: Sunday, October 16, 2011 9:00 am – 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
(Telecast Begins at 9:30 a.m.; Service Begins at 10 a.m. Eastern Time)

Tags: National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, NFFF

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation – Bells Across America

Oct 13

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As mentioned in a previous post HERE, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is sponsoring the Bells Across America initiative this Sunday, October 16th in conjunction with the Firefighters Memorial Weekend.