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On Sunday March 29 Fire Captain Pete Dern was leading his crew across the roof to provide ventilation for the safety of attack crews when a catastrophic collapse dropped him into the inferno. Fellow Firefighters rescued him within minutes but he suffered 65-75 percent second and third degree burns across his body.
Following the incident a video of the event quickly made its way across mainstream media and social media. I was encouraged by the outpouring of support.
I was also repulsed by the number of firefighters who chose first to judge and speak poorly of Captain Dern and his department and their leadership. This episode is dedicated to Captain Dern and all firefighters who, in the moment, make split-second decisions that, for any of us, at any time, can result in tragedy.
This episode is a call to action. There are three actions I am requesting of listeners.
Our sponsor:
Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com
Intro music
Safety Dance (1982)
Men Without Hats
GMC - Virgin Records
Send your short (under 30 seconds) video clip offering your support and encouragement to Captain Dern to: [email protected]
Fresno City Firefighters Local 753 Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresno-City-Firefighters-Local-753/319960938364?fref=ts
YouCaring.com site set up to raise money for Captain Dern and his family:
http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/fire-captain-pete-dern-and-family/330134
Situational Awareness Matters! website
www.SAMatters.com
Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System
http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/
Contact Rich Gasaway
www.RichGasaway.com
612-548-4424
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By Dr. Richard B. Gasaway
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On Sunday March 29 Fire Captain Pete Dern was leading his crew across the roof to provide ventilation for the safety of attack crews when a catastrophic collapse dropped him into the inferno. Fellow Firefighters rescued him within minutes but he suffered 65-75 percent second and third degree burns across his body.
Following the incident a video of the event quickly made its way across mainstream media and social media. I was encouraged by the outpouring of support.
I was also repulsed by the number of firefighters who chose first to judge and speak poorly of Captain Dern and his department and their leadership. This episode is dedicated to Captain Dern and all firefighters who, in the moment, make split-second decisions that, for any of us, at any time, can result in tragedy.
This episode is a call to action. There are three actions I am requesting of listeners.
Our sponsor:
Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com
Intro music
Safety Dance (1982)
Men Without Hats
GMC - Virgin Records
Send your short (under 30 seconds) video clip offering your support and encouragement to Captain Dern to: [email protected]
Fresno City Firefighters Local 753 Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fresno-City-Firefighters-Local-753/319960938364?fref=ts
YouCaring.com site set up to raise money for Captain Dern and his family:
http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/fire-captain-pete-dern-and-family/330134
Situational Awareness Matters! website
www.SAMatters.com
Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System
http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/
Contact Rich Gasaway
www.RichGasaway.com
612-548-4424
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