ATHENS (GREECE) FIRE OFFICER LODD-LOST WHILE SEARCHING FOR FIRE VICTIM

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We regret to pass on to you the Line of Duty Death of Athens (Greece) Fire Sargent Mattheos Mantzios, age 33.

Companies were dispatched to a tool and plumbing supply equipment store-and were advised upon arrival that victims were trapped 2 floors above.

Firefighters found the first victim, Sgt Mantzios reentered the building to search and remove the woman in the 2nd floor, over the fire. While searching, his low air alarm sounded and he then he became disoriented in the apartment-eventually running out of air. Reports are that he was calling for help for at least 7 minutes but members could not find him.

We have posted some related photos of this incident on our home page. Our condolences to all affected. RIP.

GERMAN FIREFIGHTER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EXPLOSION (Video)

4 Firefighters were been injured, three of them seriously, in explosions as they operated at a fire at warehouses in western Germany. The fire in Hilden, near Cologne, broke out this morning. Reports are that there was packaging, including paper and plastic, along with car tires, stored at the site. Forty people were evacuated from nearby houses.

The fire was under control after about five hours. The cause was unclear.

VIDEO OF THE EXPLOSION:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id1oMFd-Vf4

MORE SCENE VIDEO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ1cabt3jXc

URGENT:

FDNY FIREFIGHTER---YOUR HELP NEEDED:

A friend of The Secret List, FDNY FF Dan Heglund is facing the battle of his life and some friends found a video of him in L-33 in 1989. They are trying to get people to like his FaceBook page to show him the love and support out there. PLEASE take time to go there, click etc:

CLICK HERE:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Heglund-FDNY-Ladder33Rescue4/1481519628769771?notif_t=page_invite_accepted

If the above doesn't work, here is the video: please like it, share on Facebook and generally get it out there so he knows we care.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaDukmTXz1o

PLEASE NOTE:

Dan is fighting a valiant battle against the terrible World Trade Center related disease. Dan (of Eng 75, Lad 33 & Rescue 4) has dedicated his life to the citizens of New York and Long Island.

As you LIKE the above FACEBOOK page and watch the video, Dan-o is the chauffeur of Lad 33, and makes a great move getting into a severely exposed bedroom to search @ 3:41 of the video. His efforts assisted in the successful rescue of two Bronx residents that day.

YOU ARE RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED

to comment on this video and wish Dan Good Luck and Thank Him for His Service. Share this with all your friends and let's show Dan-o we appreciate what he's done for all of us. The Fire Service is a Wonderful Brotherhood. Let's connect and get Dan and overwhelming number of likes.Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

The Secret List 9/14/2014-2100 Hours