News of Members

[JohnnyGage]

Sounds like you went to Augies. Happy Birthday my brother.

yes I did!

 

[mack]

Dan Potter, aka JohnnyGage, received encased flag flow by DCFD Engine 21 on 9/11/21 to honor him. Dan was member of Engine 21 for 3 years before his career in FDNY. Dan made a scaling ladder rescue as a member of Engine 21 to rescue a trapped woman. The members of Engine 21 were proud to honor Dan for his life-saving rescue and also for his career as a firefighter both in DCFD and FDNY.

Site members celebrating with Dan are Frank Donohue, Gary Greenbaum, Ken Fisher, Joe Materia, Tom Kuefner and John Bendick, who hosted the get-together.



Dan w/DCFD Engine 21

 

[mack]

Frank Donohue was also honored at the get together for his career contributions as a Con Ed Supervisor, career FDNY supporter, fire buff, volunteer firefighter and good friend to all. Congratulations Frank!

 

[mack]

Other NYC Firenet awards were made to site members at John's gathering:


Tom Kuefner & Dan Potter - "No Frills Award"





Dan Potter - "Patrick Swayze Mullet Award"




Tom Kuefner - "USCG Semper Paratus Award"




Gary Greenbaum - "Best All Time Radio Broadcaster Award"



Ken Fisher - "USAF Aim High Award"




John Bendick, Jr - "Helping FDNY Brothers Award"

 

[mack]

Tom Kuefner, Dan Potter and Ladder 112 - "No Frills Truck"

 

[mack]

Dan with E 88

 

[mack]

Look alikes:

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Dan Potter, aka JohnnyGage, received encased flag flow by DCFD Engine 21 on 9/11/21 to honor him. Dan was member of Engine 21 for 3 years before his career in FDNY. Dan made a scaling ladder rescue as a member of Engine 21 to rescue a trapped woman. The members of Engine 21 were proud to honor Dan for his life-saving rescue and also for his career as a firefighter both in DCFD and FDNY.

Site members celebrating with Dan are Frank Donohue, Gary Greenbaum, Ken Fisher, Joe Materia, Tom Kuefner and John Bendick, who hosted the get-together.



Dan w/DCFD Engine 21

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Members of DCFD Engine 21 honored Dan with a ceremony when they flew a special flag for him on their firehouse on September 11. Then they continued their WTC memorial inside and watched a 9/11 Memorial show on TV which had as the special guest a NYC firefighter who worked the WTC the day of the attack - FF Dan Potter.

 

[mack]

Dan also shared several pictures of his upcoming book - "They Saved New York". It will contain approximately 80 interviews and photographs from FF legends of the "War Years", to today's legend's of the "Glory Days" and after 9/11. It is being written by Dan Potter and photographed by Glenn Usdin.

Dan shared the fascinating eye-witness accounts of every major NYC fire that occurred during this period which will provide a terrific history of important FDNY events as well as the personal histories of the firefighters who were there.

This is a very meaningful labor of love to honor self-less heroes. Dan indicated that all his proceeds will go to the Joey D foundation. He indicated he has heard many fascinating stories. This book is one of a kind and per Dan - "You'll laugh and be humbled."

 

[Lt. Q]

I want to thank John B and his lovely wife Madeline for their hospitality for having us at their house and to everyone who was there. It was my pleasure to finally meet some of you in person. A big thanks to Joe for all the awards, they were awesome. The flag awarded to Dan, who was the quintessential firefighter when we worked together, was a great honor. I an honored to be included to everyone’s friendship.
To Willy and Jack, I’m sorry you guys couldn’t make it, as I miss seeing both of you.
Until next time, stay safe brothers, Tom K

 

[mack]

I want to thank John B and his lovely wife Madeline for their hospitality for having us at their house and to everyone who was there. It was my pleasure to finally meet some of you in person. A big thanks to Joe for all the awards, they were awesome. The flag awarded to Dan, who was the quintessential firefighter when we worked together, was a great honor. I an honored to be included to everyone’s friendship.
To Willy and Jack, I’m sorry you guys couldn’t make it, as I miss seeing both of you.
Until next time, stay safe brothers, Tom K

"Lt. Q" - Engine 5

 

[nfd2004]

Today, April 4th, we would like to wish a very good friend to many of us, as well as a HIGHLY RESPECTED, Retired Battalion Chief of the FDNY, a "VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY".

We are also very fortunate to have him with us on this web site.

I am referring to, Retired FDNY Battalion Chief, Jack Kleehaas, aka "68jk09".

Thank you Chief, and a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

 

[Signal73]

Happy Birthday Chief,

Thanks for all the help you have given me along the way on this site.

As well as everything you have done for this site though out the years.

 

[memorymaster]

Happy Birthday Chief! Be well, be safe and keep those checks coming in.

 

[Lt. Q]

Happy Birthday Jack, we haven’t changed since proby school, have we.

 

[fdce54]

Happy Birthday Chief! Have a great day and here's to many more.

 

[MountainMan]

Rescue 4 to the 46...Happy birthday Chief!

 

[raybrag]

Happy Birthday, Chief . . . and many more.

 

[johnd248]

Happy Birthday, Chief Jack. Have a fantastic day.

 

[mikeindabronx]

Happy Birthday Chief


When the Chief was a Lt. in SQ-41

L to R:
Bobby Hamilton (RIP 9/11), Kevin Donovan,
Lt. Jack Kleehaas, Craig Buccieri & Neil Halpin

 

[1261Truckie]

Happy birthday, Chief !!! Best wishes for many more.