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Permalink Reply by John on December 27, 2007 at 2:02pm

RIP Ladder 5

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Permalink Reply by Tony Leonard,Jr. on December 27, 2007 at 3:50pm

I was 5 years old and still remember hearing it at my house in Derby. R.I.P. members of Engine 1,and Ladder 5.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Jewett on December 27, 2007 at 5:16pm

Ladder 5 RIP

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Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on December 27, 2008 at 10:14am

Here is a link to an article in today's Buffalo News, written about the young son of one of the five firefighters: http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/533511.html

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Betz on December 27, 2008 at 10:57am

I had only 4 years as a paid on call firefighter when this happened. It is one of the events that taught me how much I still needed to learn about firefighting, the family bond, and living each day with a sense of purpose. I was 24 and bullet-proof, or so I thought. Thanks for the reminder and the links Joe, you are one of the good ones!

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Permalink Reply by Timothy AUSTIN on December 30, 2008 at 9:35am

thanks to everyone for always remembering my brother and the other guys. It is my hope that all firemen will always remember and use every precaution when propane is involved in a call and maybe those precautions will prevent a tragedy. Thanks to all for your service to your community and you comments.

Tim Austin(brother of firefighter Mike Austin)

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Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on December 30, 2008 at 1:30pm

Tim, we will never forget the sacrifice Mike and his brothers made so long ago. The BFD has always been near and dear to my heart since I was born and raised in the area.

Thanks for bumping this post back up to the top. God bless you and your family; we will always mourn your loss.

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