"News" in the world of Public Safety...
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March 2007
March 21
Earlier today a Carroll County fire apparatus was involved in a serious accident. The apparatus did ROLL and there was a firefighter air lifted to Grady Hospital. Firefighter’s name and status will be released later this afternoon. Please keep the Carroll County Fire Dept in your thought’s and prayer’s.
There were 2 firefighter’s injured in this morning’s accident. FF Ryan Word was taken to Tanner Medical Center a dislocated shoulder and lacerations. FF Kerry Young was air lifted to Grady and is being treated and will most likely be released this evening. FF Young is a 2 year employee and 22 years of age. Unknown age and time of service for FF Word. Grady doctor’s are stating that FF Young’s injuries are non life threatening but they are keeping him there for observation of a possible concussion. Please keep these firemen and their families in your thought’s and prayer’s.
March 17
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of
Captain (Fulton County Fire) John Cunningham's son, Kenneth Brett Cunningham who
left us on March 17, 2007. As many of you may know Captain Cunningham is doing
his very best to cope with this sudden loss, so as you go about your day, please
remember the Cunningham family in you thoughts and prayers. A kind word is never
out of season.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 1600 hours at the
Hebron Baptist Church in Dacula, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Georgia
Burn Foundation in the name of Kenneth Brett Cunningham.
Directions to Hebron Baptist Church: Take I-85 north bound to Georgia 316. Go
10.5 miles on Georgia 316 and turn left on Fence Road. Go 1.5 miles and turn
left on Hebron Church Road. The church is immediately on the left.
March 5
For anyone who does not know Brendan, he has been a member
of the Fire
Emerald Society since he was eight years old. He is a (Jr.) volunteer
firefighter with the Northport Volunteer Fire Department in Northport, Maine
where he spends the summer months. In the Winter, he lives in Northeast Atlanta
and attends Woodward Academy in College Park. He spends many hours of his spare
time in and around the fire service, particularly at Atlanta Station #23. He is
our "unofficial" cadet. He is very dedicated to serving the community, as the
following message indicates:
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Greetings to all our friends -
I'm once again shaving my head to help fight childhood cancer. This is my third
year to do this for St. Baldrick's. I'm hoping that you will support me in this
effort by making a donation. You can do so online at
Funds raised by the St. Baldrick's Foundation will be directed for childhood
cancer research - to help speed the day when every child with cancer will be
guaranteed a healthy future. Everything known about curing childhood cancer
today has been learned through research.
Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.
While advances have saved many children, childhood cancer still claims the lives
of more children in the US than any other disease - more than diabetes, asthma,
congenital anomalies, cystic fibrosis and AIDS - combined!
St. Baldrick's is a source of inspiration and hope for every child and family
whose lives are forever altered by childhood cancer. The tremendous cooperation
and generosity shown by all involved in St. Baldrick's is a powerful symbol of
the love and compassion felt for these children, and the solidarity exhibited by
shaves brings smiles to the faces of many deserving
children.
On behalf of all children with cancer, thank you for your support of the St.
Baldrick's Foundation.
Brendan Cassidy
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Please support Brendan in his efforts. Thanks...
FESMA -
March 2
Chief Ricky Burnette, Roswell Fire Department, surgery went well yesterday and the doctors are pleased. Ricky is in room 117 at North Fulton Hospital, they expect him to go home tomorrow.
March 1
Chief Ricky Burnette, Roswell Fire Department, had back surgery today at North Fulton Hospital. Please Keep Ricky in your prays.