An Inspirational Story Involving a Pittsburgh Firefighter Battling ALS

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A Pittsburgh firefighter battling ALS and his wife appeared on the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to share their inspirational story and thank their family and friends for their support during this overwhelming time.

 

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  • Firefighter Patrick Gill flowing water during training for the foam system on the new Engine 3 received some sage advice from one of the senior Firefighters in Stamford, his father, Firefighter Scott Gill. Firefighter Scott Gill has nearly been with the Department for more than 35 years, Firefighter Pat Gill has almost 5 years on the job. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #firefighter #connecticut
  • Tickets selling fast for the April 27, 2019 Forcible Entry Program with Paul DeBartolomeo @ctcustt & @flash_fire_industries. Space still available & can be purchased on EventBrite. See flyer for more details. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #firefighter #firetraining #forcibleentrytraining #forcibleentry
  • The @stamfordfiredepartment is pleased to welcome the latest addition to our fleet. Engine 3 is a 2018 Pierce Enforcer that will be replacing a 14 year old HME apparatus. This unit is the third @piercemfg apparatus that we have placed into service during the past year. Thanks to the talented members of our Mechanical Division for all of their work in preparing Engine 3 for service. Special thanks to Fire Chief Roach and Mayor Martin for supporting the continued replacement of essential public safety equipment within the @cityofstamford. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #connecticut #stamford #piercemfg #fireapparatus
  • Truck 1 operating at a chimney fire on Loughran Ave earlier this evening. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #connecticut #firefighter #stamford #seagrave #aerialscope
  • Personnel from Engine Co. 3 on Stamford’s West Side began training this week on their new 2018 Pierce Enforcer Engine. The new Engine was replace a 2005 HME that will be retained as a reserve unit. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #connecticut #fireapparatus #piercemfg
  • Often overlooked & not a glamorous training exercise, but a basic reminder for several simple methods to reduce one of the leading causes of occupational injuries within the fire service. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #firefighter #connecticut #firetraining
  • Engine 9 receiving some added graphics earlier today. #companypride #enginecompany #stamfordct #stamfordfiredepartment #connecticut
  • Congratulations to Firefighter Ed Cohen (Group 4, Engine 9) for being named the 2018 Stamford Firefighter of the Year. Firefighter Cohen’s name was officially placed on the wall of honor today. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Firefighter Cohen for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Stamford. #stamfordct #stamfordfiredepartment #firefighter #connecticut