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Special Presentation
MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING
THIS COMING TUESDAY NIGHT,
1 AUGUST, 2023 @ 1930 Hours
Topic will be
the upcoming release of the book
THEY SAVED NEW YORK
The men and women of the FDNY
MONTHLY ZOOM MEETING
THIS COMING TUESDAY NIGHT,
1 AUGUST, 2023 @ 1930 Hours
Topic will be
the upcoming release of the book
THEY SAVED NEW YORK
The men and women of the FDNY
By
Glenn Usdin & Dan Potter
Joining us will be both Glenn Usdin along with the one & only ‘Johnny Gage’
(aka Dan Potter) Both speakers are members of NYCFire.net
Joining us will be both Glenn Usdin along with the one & only ‘Johnny Gage’
(aka Dan Potter) Both speakers are members of NYCFire.net
Glenn Usdin
Mr. Usdin has been a published professional photographer for over 50 years, as well as a nationally recognized fire chief. Usdin’s fireground action images, as well as his highly evocative portraits, reflect a strong straightforward style. He was the Associate Publisher of Fire Engineering magazine in the 1980’s and has done work for numerous publications and advertising clients. They Saved New York is a stunning compilation of his photography, spanning almost 50 years of taking photos of fires and firefighters. He combines strong photographic skills with an innate knowledge of firefighting to produce the dynamic images in this book. Working initially in the busy NY metro area, he is now based in Lancaster PA. He is rarely without a camera at his side. Contact Glenn at glenn@theysavedny.com
Dan Potter
Dan Potter is a retired FDNY firefighter who has an uncanny ability to tell stories that bring the reader right into the firehouse and on the fire ground. Dan has developed a strong following from his frequent postings on social media. He is currently publishing a series of short stories of his journey from a teenager visiting his firefighter uncle in a busy war years firehouse, and bringing the readers through his career in many busy FDNY companies, up to his very close call with death as a 9/11 responder.
FIRE DEPARTMENT RESUME:
1970-1975. Buff with FDNY Ladder 31 before Report from Engine Co 82 came out.
1975-1979. Joined Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department
1979-1982. Washington DC Firefighter
Highlight: Executed Scaling Ladder rescue April 1982. (According to DC Vinny Dunne this was the last scaling ladder rescue made in North America)
1982-1986 FDNY Engine Co. 88
1986-1988 FDNY Ladder Co. 38
1988-1994 FDNY Ladder Co 112
1994-2001 FDNY Ladder Co 5 (Ladder Company Chauffeur)
2001-2002 FDNY Tower Ladder Co 31 (Retired from 9/11 injuries)
QUALIFICATIONS:
National Certified Fire Instructor I
New York State Fire Officer I & II
FEMA & NYS Fire Safety Officer
ICS: 200,300,400,700
ACTIVITY:
Training Officer for 2 volunteer fire departments (Brentwood, East Brentwood FD)
CERT Instructor (Eastchester NY)
Vice-chair for the creation and development of Pike County Fire Training Center.
1st Pike County Fire Training Director (and Program Developer)
Wayne / Pike County (Pa) Red Cross Disaster Manager
Created Wayne / Pike County Animal response team
Member NJ/NY/PA Regional Terrorism Task Force
Member Pike County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Dan is very well respected among FDNY alumni. Contact Dan Potter at dan@theysavedny.com
Afterwards, we will continue our chat over the virtual kitchen table.
THIS SPECIAL MEETING IS OPEN ONLY TO REGISTERED MEMBERS OF NYCFIRE.NET. WEBSITE
If you are already a member contact Atlas@NYCFire.net for the special invite instructions. There is limited space so make your request early.
NYCFire.net membership is free for all those who are interested in the fire service.
Proceed to the website at NYCFire.net and signup to become an active member. After being accepted, please contact Atlas@NYCFire.net if you are interested in attending this meeting.
As a member of NYCFire.net you are automatically a member of the IFBA (International Fire Buff Association). Their new, nearly 200 page, magazine known as ‘TURN OUT’ is located on the Internet at IFBA.ORG
The latest edition is Summer - Fall of 2023 edition.
MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Changes will be announced in advance. Meeting dates for 2023 are: 05 SEP, 03 OCT, 07 NOV, AND 05 DEC.
