Posted: 10/7/2006 6:03:18 PM EDT
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FYI From my Chief I wanted to send you a quick reminder about the upcoming airing of "Into the Fire," a documentary from Academy Award-winner, Bill Couturie. The documentary offers a glimpse inside the fire station, detailing the humor and intense loyalty shared by the men and women who routinely entrust their lives to one another. The music of Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Dire Straits and other leading musical artists underscores the humorous, poignant and sometimes harrowing accounts of those interviewed. The documentary will air on The History Channel on Friday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m /7C. There will also be a second air date on Sunday, October 22nd at 4:00 p.m. /3C. I'm sending this note to you to encourage you to share this information with members of this organization, as well as your family and friends. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company supported the making of the film to raise the nation's consciousness about the challenges fire fighters face everyday. The film is an extension of the company's social mission to support fire fighters through the Fireman's Fund HeritageSM program. Funds raised through special screening events, sales of film memorabilia, calls for donations and sales of film DVDs will benefit fire fighters and fire service organizations nationwide in association with the National Fallen Fire fighters Foundation. For more information on "Into the Fire", please visit our website at: www.firemansfund.com/intothefire I also think you'll be interested in reading a review of the film by a Fire Rescue Magazine editor, who saw it at Fire Rescue International: www.firerescue1.com/news/238207/ |
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I watched it last night, I usually don't care for these types of shows but this was very well done. Had a decent mix of big city full-timers and small-town vollies with their viewpoints on different topics. I liked the part when they talked about all the boring, mundane shit we have to do after the fire is out, (clean hose, clean equipment, etc...). "Where's your NO FEAR sticker now, Spanky"  Best line of the show - What do policemen and firefighters have in common? ...Both want to be firefighters.  Good show. |
Dodging shitstorm... 
