Four FF Shot, Two Killed at Early Morning House Fire - Webster, NY

[x129K 1,393]

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/People-Shot-at-Scene-of-Webster-Fire/Aov0V53ztUC4bKegOnofrg.cspx

Unreal! As if there isnt enough to worry about at a fire...

Prayers for the Brothers.

**getting this from random Facebook posts from media sources, but looks like at least 2 MOS shot, medevac'ed out...three house involved...PD ESU evacuating area via armored vehicle.

Edited December 24, 2012 by helicopper

[efdny2003 16]

Agreed, as if there isn't enough to worry about any fire scene, now you have to worry whether or not you'll get shot? I wonder if during the investigation they'll discover this fire was arson.

[x635 4,066]

From "The Secret List"...reposted with permission

All,

Numerous Firefighters have been shot in West Webster, New York (Monroe County, NY). Initial reports are that they were dispatched to a vehicle fire that was upgraded to a structure fire. Upon arrival, Firefighters were assaulted with several Firefighters shot and down. Radio reports indicate that they arrived and had a working fire and were assaulted. Multiple ambulances and ALS units were requested.

We will keep you advised-also WATCH THIS WEBSITE for details as well: http://mcfw.com/

Keep them in your prayers.

Billy G

The Secret List 12-14-12 / 0730 Hours

www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com

[dwcfireman 656]

Units: West Webster (Monroe County), Webster PD, Monroe County Sheriff Dept.

0530 - WWFD dispatched to car fire.

While on scene a gunman approached and opened fire on firefighters. 2 DOA, 1 Critical.

MCSD SWAT on scene. Gunman barracaded inside a home with two house also on fire.

[ex-commish 490]

Prayers for a speedy recovery...

[Brianjay343 2]

R.I.P. Brothers

[x635 4,066]

Thought and prayers. What is going on with the world?

Monroe County Fire Wire: http://mcfw.com/

Link to Rochester Chronicle article: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20121224/NEWS01/312240026/Webster-firefighters-shot-killed-Rochester?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|Home

West Webster FD website: http://westwebsterfd.org/

[M' Ave 1,466]

Very sad.....people just doing their jobs or volunteering their time and already doing something dangerous.

Hey, maybe the NRA will blame this on the media too and suggest armed guards at all fire scenes

[newsbuff 286]

Unreal, rest in peace brothers.

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Unreal. RIP Brothers.

[JackEMT 77]

Thoughts and prayers to he families, friends and departments. Such a selfish act.

[dwcfireman 656]

Striaght from an inside (anonymous) source I have from back home:

West Webster was originally dispatched for a car fire. While on scene a car drove up and opened fire using a semi-automatic rifle. The suspect then fled into a nearby home, which then was set ablaze and spread to nearby homes.

The last I heard was that the suspect was still at large. Monroe County Sherriff Dept. deployed the SWAT armored truck to recover the injured firefighters from the scene, 2 of which were DOA.

An absolute tragedy for our brothers and sisters in West Webster this morning, and I extend my condolences to everyone affected back home.

[rayrider 94]

horrible news! Pray for everyone involved.

[mlfcemt093 0]

FF Mike Chiapperini......FF Tomasz Kaczowka......R.I.P.

[x129K 1,393]

Apparently one deceased was also a Police Lieutenant in Town. Very, very, very sad.

http://www.breakingnews.com/item/ahZzfmJyZWFraW5nbmV3cy13d3ctaHJkcg0LEgRTZWVkGP7O4QsM/2012/12/24/the-names-of-the-firefighters-involved-lt-mike-chiapperini-and-tomas

EDIT; The other FF killed was a Monroe County 911 Dispatcher as well.

Edited December 24, 2012 by x129K

[FF398 45]

Horrific news! RIP Firefighters FF Mike Chiapperini and FF Tomasz Kaczowka. A speedy recovery to the others injured at the scene.

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Webster-firefighters-shot/Aov0V53ztUC4bKegOnofrg.cspx

[ex-commish 490]

May they rest in peace....

Edited December 24, 2012 by HFD219

[JetPhoto 626]

Speechless, Prayers to West Webster

[dwcfireman 656]

I just learned the names myself...I have personally met Tomasz Kaczowka (deceased) and Joseph Hofsetter (injured). It is entirely too tragic that this took place, especially so close to my hometown and to people I have met and worked with in the past. Please continue sending your condolences to the families of the deceased. I can't bear to imagine what they are going through right now.

[RescueKujo 130]

a senseless loss to the community...May the Fallen Rest in Peace, and God watch over their family, friends and fellow Safety workers during this tragic time. Also wishing a speedy recovery to the injured...

[JetPhoto 626]

video of news conference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF1yMS5K5VE

[Brianjay343 2]

[dwcfireman 656]

Here's a link to the official fundraiser for the families:

http://www.indiegogo.com/Webster-firefighters-fundraiser

[sklov5949 23]

Absolutely chilling audio. RIP Brothers

http://my.firefighternation.com/video/dispatch-audio-webster-new-york-firefighters-shot

[x129K 1,393]

Two things about the audio;

First and foremost - excellent, PROFESSIONAL job by Dispatcher and Fireman 312...KUDOS.

Second, and one of the downfalls fo the information ages - is the fact that we are able to listen to this mere hours after the incident occurred. We get the names, pictures, and audio too fast....I hate to think over times, how many relatives learn of the death of a loved one via the internet.

[sfrd18 360]

Terrible news, and on Christmas Eve. What's the world coming to?!?!

Rest in peace Lt. Mike Chiapperini and FF Tomasz Kaczowka and hopes for a speedy recovery for those injured.

Condolances, thoughts, and prayers to the families and fellow brothers of those lost. Unthinkable tragedy.

[RescueKujo 130]

Two things about the audio;

First and foremost - excellent, PROFESSIONAL job by Dispatcher and Fireman 312...KUDOS.

Second, and one of the downfalls fo the information ages - is the fact that we are able to listen to this mere hours after the incident occurred. We get the names, pictures, and audio too fast....I hate to think over times, how many relatives learn of the death of a loved one via the internet.

I wholeheartedly agree...I know of a case here in San Diego County where a deputy had been shot and wounded and a TV station put out his name less than a half hour after the incident...the SDSO notification team had not notified his wife yet...

the vultures all want to be the first ones to announce "breaking news", and the families of the wounded/killed be damned...

[JetPhoto 626]

It was hard to listen too but at least firefighter numbers were used and not names

[peterose313 345]

Here's a USA today link. The LEO was part of the Greece P.D. and was off duty at the time. An article I read said he was hit by shrapnel. That said, I wish a speedy recovery to those ff's and officer and R.I.P. to the ff's who lost their lives today.

Thoughts go out to their families, communities and departments.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/12/24/webster-new-york-firefighter-shot/1788917/

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20121224/NEWS01/312240026/2-firefighters-killed-2-wounded-Webster-blaze

[helicopper 1,050]

What's going on these days? This tragedy and a WI police officer found shot and killed near a firehouse in Wisconsin early this morning.

LET'S BE CAREFUL OUT THERE PEOPLE! That's not just a TV quote anymore!