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Last month, RFD members took part in the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) row challenge, a Concept 2 Rower evaluation that consists of a 2000-meter row for time, a 500-meter row for time, or a 4-minute row for meters.

This challenge is part of our fitness initiative, adding a fun, friendly competition for members. Overall, the department had 105 members participate in rowing this year.

First, we have Firefighter/Paramedic Clifton Vannoy from Station 4, C-Shift with a 1:18 500m row.

Second, we have Firefighter/Paramedic Ty Nelson from Station 1, B-Shift with a time of 6:34 on the 2000m row, taking back his title after giving it to Vannoy last year.

Taking the title of “Fittest Crew”, goes to Station 2 C-Shift for the second year in a row!

Great work to all crews. SWIPE to see shots of our champs 🏆 Firefighter Vannoy in front of truck 4 by @richardsontx_fd

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Last week on Thursday, RFD was honored to have a member of FDNY come visit and speak to Class 46 and members of our fire department.

Joe Esposito is a veteran of Rescue 5 on Staten Island with over 40 years of service (and counting) and is known as one of the last active 9/11-era firefighters from his unit still on the job. On 9/11/01, he lost his brother, Captain Michael Esposito (Squad 1), his cousin, Firefighter Frank Esposito (Engine 235), and 11 fellow members of Rescue 5 during the September 11 attacks.

Jo Jo spent ten months working day and night on Ground Zero recovery efforts and has acted as a family liaison and support pillar for grieving families for over two decades. Jo Jo talked about life in the fire service, his firsthand experience on 9/11 and the years to follow, and answered any questions our department had.

Thank you, Jo Jo for your time. We hope you loved your Texas visit and we hope to have you back soon! A special thank you for Driver/Engineer Brandon Porter for helping organize this. FDNY’s Jo Jo shaking hand with RFD recruits by @richardsontx_fd

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We are partnering with our friends at @richardsonanimalshelter to help some animals find their forever home (if our own department doesn’t adopt them all first) 🐶

Each week, we will be taking a fur friend and spending the day with FD together to share with all of you!

Meet Raider 🐶 He is a Catahoula Leopard Mix. Raider is not even a year old yet and is already such a good boy! He’s shy at first, but once he warms up, he just wants to play and snuggle. We loved spending the day with him!

For more information on Raider and all the shelter animals visit the animal shelter’s website at: www.cor.net/departments/animal-services Firefighter poses with a dog in front of engine one by @richardsontx_fd

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It’s Fire Prevention Week from October 4-10, and this year we are “Charging Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower”!

Join us in focusing on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.

Plug in. Power up. Stay safe. SWIPE ➡️ for more info or visit fpw.org by @richardsontx_fd

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A closer look at ropes week with Class 46 🪢

Before their obstacle course during ropes week, Class 46 got comfortable with their rope and learned how to rappel! Firefighter rapelling and posing by @richardsontx_fd

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Last week, two recently promoted Driver/Engineers and two of our Firefighter/Paramedics who are on the promotional list attended a week-long Green Tag Training at our Training Center 🚒

During this week, they learned from various instructors in a classroom setting as well as at our training tower to help prepare them for life on shift as a driver and for moments when they may need to step up to Captain. Firefighter climbing a ladder to get to the roof by @richardsontx_fd

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Last week at Fire Academy, Class 46 learned all about ropes! They stepped out of their comfort zone as they learned to rappel (more on that later this week), and we ended the week with a little friendly competition… Here’s how it went 🪢 by @richardsontx_fd

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Spend a tour with 1A on film 📸 by @richardsontx_fd

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What a magical few days with @katemessner at our student, lecture and luncheon events! Thank you all for coming and sharing the time (and the story) with us!

#katemessner #thetroublewithheroes #richardsonreadsonebook #rrob #communityread by @richardsontx_fd

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Twenty-five years. Twenty-five years since the day that forever changed our nation. Twenty-five years since one of our nation’s darkest days.

On September 11th, 2001, 343 firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today, we honor the heroes who ran towards danger, remember those who never made it back home, the families whose lives were forever changed, and the first responders who carried the weight of that day long after it was over.

We remember them today and every day as we carry their legacy with us.

We will never forget 🇺🇸

📸: Anthony Correia Firefighter carrying hose with an apparatus behind him at Ground Zero

Photo credit: Anthony Correia by @richardsontx_fd

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On 8/27, Firefighter/Paramedics Tyler Anglin and Ty Nelson relieved Firefighter/Paramedics Tyler French and Willie Spencer. Since then, they have been to the following fires:
- Ross Fire (3 days)
- Shotgun Fire (2 days)
- Bright Light Fire (2 days)

Otherwise, they have been training with and supporting the Texas A&M Forest Service at the Merkel, Texas office.

Additionally, Captain Tyler Paget and Deputy Chief David English returned home on 8/28. Squad infront of a wildland fire by @richardsontx_fd

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Yesterday Driver/Engineers Beau Stevens, Brandon Porter, and Chris Anderson joined their fellow first responders at the Dallas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Comerica Tower in Downtown Dallas.

In full bunker gear, they climbed 110 floors to honor the 343 firefighters, 70 law enforcement officers, and 9 EMS workers who gave their lives on September 11, 2001.

Each step was taken in remembrance, carrying the name of a fallen firefighter to symbolically finish the climb with them. Batallion Chief Buddy Hughes joined in as a spectator to support.

As we approach the 25th anniversary, we are so proud of these guys for carrying this tradition forward, ensuring that the heroes of 9/11 are never forgotten.

#NeverForget @dallas911stairclimb Firefighters pose in bunker pants, holding a badge to honor the person they are climbing for by @richardsontx_fd

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