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Despite leaving FDNY EMS over racist & anti-Semitic tweets former commish’s son hired as firefighter
Joseph Cassano scheduled to be sworn in December 11
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FDNY probie’s Facebook posts about training extends probationary period 5 years. Some think he should have been fired for repeat offense.
Ex-rapper probie also barred from his graduation ceremony for violating social media policy.
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PAY ATTENTION TO THIS: SMACSS epidemic in New York. Post uncovers cache of patient pictures online. This will be more than a local story.
My prediction is reporters all over the country will soon be looking for what the Post uncovered in New York.
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SMACSS hits again: FDNY EMS Lieutenant breaks down when confronted by reporters about racist tweets. Anti-Semitic comments target Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
New York Post article comes a week after a similar report targeting the son of FDNY commissioner.
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A must read: FDNY begins tests that could change tactics. Ventilation & basement fires are among things to be studied in burning of rowhomes on Governors Island.
The December fire in Brooklyn that critically burned a firefighter is one of the reasons FDNY is looking closely at…
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9-11 health fund to cover 50 different types of cancers. NIOSH ruling issued today.
Ruling would allow for compensation and treatment, but is still open for comment.
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Lt. Richard Nappi, FDNY Engine 237, dies at three-alarm Brooklyn warehouse fire. Mayor says 'Lt. Nappi overheated, suffered exhaustion and collapsed.'
Lt. Nappi was a 17-year veteran who leaves behind a wife and two children.
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A STATter911.com reader on free speech in & around the firehouse including social & not so social media. News items from FDNY, Jackson FD & South Bend FD.
The New York case reminds Dave of a battle fought in DC 20-years-ago. The other two are very much signs…
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FDNY EMS Chief John Peruggia first to take a fall for snowstorm. Read the news coverage.
Mayor defends sanitation department's response.
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