Never forget. Not forgotten.
This picture captures the essence of what it means to be a firefighter. It shows FDNY Ladder Company 118 responding to what, by this time, was a known terrorist attack. The firefighters were absolutely aware of the likely outcome, yet they continued to charge in knowing that the lives of their brother firefighters and countless civilians depended on them. The six members of the Ladder 118 crew are credited with saving numerous lives while performing rescue operations at the Marriott World Trade Center Hotel.
All six members were killed in the tower collapse.
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9/10/01
On this day... 23 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted.
#NeverForget #iaff469
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Thank you. Thank you for the reminder. Thank you for the reminder that life is fleeting and can be over in a millisecond. Thank you for how precious and fleeting our lives are. No matter the circumstances, life can change in the blink of an eye. We are all in this together. Let's remember to be respectful of each other.
The new Engine 92 is coming along!
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So cool what's left 93 and 94
Hope it’s not electric
When does the new Truck 91 get finished up?
Day 2 of recruit academy. Today the recruits took on the “confidence course.” A completely dark, “smoked” out, zero visibility “obstacle course.” Recruits had to navigate confined spaces, entanglements, and fitting through a stud bay of a wall, all while breathing air and not being able to see anything.
This course is intended to build confidence and encourage working through problems all while learning about air management of their SCBA’s.
Sunnyside Fire Fighters Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue- KVFR
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Been there done that 😎 😉 ALVIN BEEMER tried to break me. 😉👍 NOT ! 😁
People don't realize how demanding being a Firefighter is!! Thank you for all you do!🚒🚒🚒
That looks super intense and scary, I don’t think I could handle that kinda stress and pressure! Hats off to you guys!
Today marks day 1 of the next 3 month joint academy at YFD. This academy has 4 recruits for YFD, 3 recruits for Sunnyside Fire, and 1 recruit from Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue. Enjoy your journey!
Sunnyside Fire Fighters Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue- KVFR
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Let’s go Richard Lawson!!! Icecream!!!
Taylon Diaz let’s go dude 🤘 you got this
Go Tatum !!👍💪
RETIREMENT! We would love to recognize one of our favorite personalities who is retiring today from YFD. Chris Manion has served 27 years for the Yakima community and has responded to thousands of calls and hundreds of fires! Please show some love and celebrate all he has done for YFD and the Yakima community! #iaff469
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Congrats Chris! 🎉
It’s been an honor my friend. I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside Chris for the past 4 years. I admire his hard charging yet safe approach on calls, which sometimes results in an injury or two. But what stands out the most, is his drive to stay proficient in his craft up until his very last shift. Enjoy retirement!
