Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Memorial Service Set for Lt. Mark Steinert


The Memorial Service for our Friend and Brother, Mark "Steiny Man" Steinert will be held on Monday, July 30, 2012, beginning at 2:00 pm., at the Henry Chapel of the First Baptist Church, 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida.

"Fighting for Air" Climb Coming Up!


Saturday, July 21, 2012

The Passing of a Brother...................

It is with great sadness that we share with you that our friend and brother, Lt. Mark Steinert,of the Orlando, Florida Department, passed away at MUSC Medical Center at 12:30 a.m. this morning. "Steiny Taz", as he was known to all who knew him, came to Charleston some months ago to receive treatment for advanced cancer. Many of us in the CFD and the fire service community became friends with him as he and his family became part of ours. He was a fierce fighter who always looked adversity square in the eye and remained a true mentor to many of us throughout his battle. We extend our thoughts, prayers and love to his entire family.  He will certainly be missed by us all. 

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Please Support Our Firefighters in the Fight for Air Climb!

Okay folks, we're a little biased here but we would really appreciate your supporting the "Charleston Firefighters Team" in the Fight for Air Climb for the American Lung Association being held on Saturday, July 28, at the North Charleston Coliseum. Please follow this link to donate to the Team. We really want to keep the "John Winn Memorial Trophy" at home this year. We do wish all teams entered the best of luck and thank all of them for raising money for this great cause!

http://ala.convio.net/site/TR/Climb/ALASE_Southeast?team_id=44382&pg=team&fr_id=5381

Wednesday, July 11, 2012


BENEFIT FOR THE “BIG JOHN” PROJECT

FEATURING “PLANE JANE”
       
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 2012 @ 4:00 P.M. til
ELKS LODGE, 1113 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD.
TICKETS $20 IN ADVANCE / $ 25 AT DOOR
BBQ SERVED BY THE LEGENDARY
FRANK MARVIN

CASH BAR PROVIDED BY THE ELKS LODGE
**NO COOLERS ALLOWED**

LIVE MUSIC BY “PLANE JANE”

BRING YOUR CHAIRS AND ENJOY A GREAT
TIME FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
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"THE BIG JOHN PROJECT"

ORDER YOUR TICKETS HERE THROUGH PAYPAL!

Support the Carolina Brotherhood Ride!

We are pleased to support one our own. Firefighter Matt Thomson, as he joins others to ride for Capt. Jeff Bowen, who lost his life in the line of duty last July in Charlotte, North Carolina. Please join us in our support and follow the link to make a donation on behalf of Matt's commitment and Capt. Bowen's family.  

http://www.active.com/donate/AshevilleRideToHonor/MattThompson

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Taking Care of Each Other...................


When my friend John Winn was diagnosed with cancer, he wanted all of us to learn from his illness. Therefore, the “Big John” project became a reality to help educate our firefighters of the need to get the necessary preventative care to find life-threatening problems before they get out of hand.   He also encouraged me, as an individual, to set an example for others by getting a regular physical.

I must confess to you all that I kept putting it off, thinking I was bullet proof, until two weeks ago when I decided to follow-up on John’s request.  I went to my doctor for a physical exam that included a chest x-ray.  Last week, my doctor called and told me I needed to have a CT scan done as the x-ray had shown spots on one of my lungs.  Yesterday, I had the scan done and, after twenty-four agonizing hours, they called me to say that the scan results came back showing no problems.  Needless to say I am very relieved but more importantly, I now have a baseline exam for future reference.  The bottom line is that I would not have gone for this exam had it not been for John’s encouragement.  Thanks, my friend, for you continue to have my back.

We will remain committed to continue to promote the “Big John Firefighter Health Awareness Project” with great enthusiasm, to do our part to see that all of our firefighters have access to the proper level of preventative care.     I encourage each of you to take care of yourselves by getting an annual physical to create that reference point or baseline that will be so important to your future.  

Take care of yourselves and be safe out there.
Gerald

We Need Your Help!


The American Lung Association’s  “Fight for Air” Climb is being held at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, July 28, 2012. We are asking all firefighters to join this very worthwhile event to support the ALA and their efforts. Fire department teams from other cities will be coming to Charleston to compete in this very worthwhile event. 

Charleston Fire Department Battalion Chief John Winn will be honored this year as the first place trophy for the top fundraising fire department team will now be called the “John Winn Memorial Trophy”, given in his honor by the Charleston Firefighter Support Team. Chief Winn passed away just last month after battling lung cancer and was an avid supporter of the ALA.  This award will be a traveling trophy, presented to the first place team to keep until the next year’s competition.  It is a full-size firefighter helmet mounted on a specially designed walnut base that will stand as a lasting tribute to Chief Winn.   

Please contact Gerald Mishoe at (843) 609-8300 if you have any questions or visit the event’s website for more information and to enter.