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Thursday, January 19, 2012  On Monday, December 19, 2011 . A horrible event took place at Box 920. While searching the top floor of a brownstone two members of Rescue 2 Firefighter James Gersbeck and Firefighter Robert Weidmann   became trapped. F.F Gersbeck was burned and  removed from the interior, while F.F. Weidmann was engulfed in an inferno as he was making his way to the front windows. Rob was removed from the top floor onto Ladder 132's aerial. The dramatic video and picture captures every firefighters nightmare. Both firefighters were transported and admitted to the Cornell Burn Center , Manhattan , N.Y. in critical condition. Firefighter James Gersbeck had burns to his face , arm and back. At this time he is still recovering at Cornell and faces some extensive rehab. Jim has 3 children that depend on him.  Firefighter Robert Weidmann has 2nd and 3rd degree burns over 54% of his body . He faces numerous skin grafts and operations. The first of many operations will take place on Friday December 23rd. Rob was placed in an induced coma during the week and has a long and painful road ahead. His wife Cathy , son Ryan and daughter Erin have been making the trip from Long Island into Manhattan to be at his side. The brothers will be recovering a long time . These families faced a traumatic event .


We would like Rob and Jim to concentrate on a full recovery and not worry about any future financial hardships for their families while their laid up. If you can please help them - donate now. You can mail a check to the address below or click on the donate button for an electronic donation. Every cent will go directly to these members to help them and their families ! The Members and Officers of F.D.N.Y. Rescue 2 Thank You- For your Support.


To help and make a donation please click here:
http://www.fdnyrescue2.org/news/fullstory/news/flashover

Wednesday, January 4, 2012   Hey! Because you asked for it we are going to feature a live in directory  in our next addition of Fully Staffed Magazine which will debut in May 2012 at the Harrisburg Expo. If your company is interested to be listed please fax your request on department letterhead to 1.877.610.8041. All request should include department name, town and state, contact number, web address it you have one, and your name (your name will not be listed in the magazine). Deadline is January 23, 2011 @ 17:00

Thursday, December 29, 2011   With Christmas now past us and a New Year upon us it will be showtime once again! Our first show for the year will be the Monroeville Fire Expo in Monroeville, PA on January 14,15. Stop by and say "hey" to the girls and get your 2012 calendar, Fully Staffed Magazine, and t-shirt.

We'll be in booth 451 on the corner. 

See you there and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011   We would like to congratulate Mike Evans and Brian Harris on their new positions. Mike Evans will step in as Chief and Brian Harris will move from Captain to Assistant Chief. 

Both Mike and Brian have been featured in the Firehouse Dolls calendar. Good luck men.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011   Hey! If you are going to the Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Show stop by the FireCompanies.com booth #411 and pick up your free gift and meet the girls. Show will be at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, show times are as follows:

Friday & Saturday December 2,3 10:00-17:00
Sunday December 4 10:00-16:00

While at the show visit Dave at the PowerCall Sirens booth and Torker at the Rescue 51 booth and pick up your Christmas gifts.

Merry Christmas!