*****Tragic News from the N.J. State FF's Convention.

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From the Secret List:

A Pennsylvania firefighter is still missing in the ocean-and is suspected to have drowned yesterday. The search for him has turned up nothing, and was called off last night after several hours with no trace of the victim. Missing is Upper Darby Lt Kevin Collins who is in his seventh year as a volunteer firefighter. Reports are that the 25-year-old was swimming around 1600 hours Friday afternoon and within minutes appeared to have been swept under. Another firefighter said he tried to reach Collins the current was too rough and had to return to shore. Kevin's brother Ken is an assistant chief in Upper Darby as well. 

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I found this even more shocking.....apparently this kind of event is "expected" at NJ's FF convention.

Last weekend, as has been reported, horrible tragedy struck at the New Jersey State Firefighters Convention where a firefighter has been presumed drowned in the Ocean. As horrible as that is, there are also unconfirmed reports of possibly another death... "convention" related. We hope to have more facts soon (if anything else did occur) but the common thread from almost everyone we spoke to about the annual convention in Wildwood is that they almost expect tragic stuff to happen at this convention!? Two seasoned former N.J. fire chiefs we spoke to said "Usually something bad happens to someone"... and no one seems shocked... although everyone was saddened..but it's "usual"...!? Go to http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/secret.php for additional.

Take Care,

BillyG

The Secret List 9-24-04

FirefighterCloseCalls.com

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Hmmm. Maybe it's time to revamp some thinking if this is an often occurrence!!! #-o

How are you supposed to have fun if your waiting for something to go wrong ](*,)