Quote:I'm glad you mentioned secondary devices Ed! I'm currently in Week 3 of teaching our module on Triage & MCI's (ironic timing I know) and that's one of the things we've been telling the guys. We've all (BFD, BEMS & BPD) been trained to run towards an incident when something happens, but in these types of incidents we need to slow down & ensure scene safety. Imagine if the second explosion was near the first one, what could have happened. This is not a knock on any of our guys, we should all hold our heads up high for the job we all did together, but it will hopefully be a good teaching lesson going forward. And I'm with you, I'm not sorry nor do I have any regrets about not being there.
Scene safety is a BIG issue, Brother, as we all know. I recently had a class in quarters about many things on the job, with the biggest emphasis on safety. One thing brought up was a few 10-92's (malicious false alarm) coming in at a Manhattan subway station. After about the 3rd time, a Boss picked up on it. the companies were notified and changed their routes and positions. Needless to say, the 92's stopped at that box. WE ARE BEING WATCHED. And it may have started before that abortion clinic bombing awhile back, where a dumpster blocked the normal position of the 2nd due engine, IIRC. Stay safe, Brothers. More now than ever.
Kill 'em all, let Allah sort 'em out. NEVER forget 9/11/01 WTC, Pentagon, Pa. Avenge the acts with NO mercy.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
Thanks to ALL the Brothers who were there 9/11/01 and afterwards. Words can never say what appreciation we have for you all.
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