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We regret to pass on to you that Firefighter Allen Westby, 67, of the East Islip (Suffolk County, Long Island, NY) FD responded on 9/22/14 at 1721 hours for an automatic alarm.

Sadly, he was found at home on 9/23/14 at approximately 0900 hours. FF Westby was a Past Commissioner, Past Captain and a 43 year member

of the East Islip FD. Our condolences to all affected. RIP.

LEADERSHIP IN THE SPOTLIGHT:

The tragic loss of this Firefighter continues to understandably put fireground and administrative leadership in the spotlight.

Newspaper Editorial: "Instead of shameful silence, Dallas fire chief owes answers"

http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/20140924-editorial-instead-of-shameful-silence-dallas-fire-chief-owes-answers.ece

Related: DO YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO BE IN COMMAND? SERIOUSLY?
http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/news/fullstory/newsid/212355

Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.

BillyG

The Secret List 9-25-2014/0857 hrs