Ray McCormack @LtRayMack Twitter profile

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Ray McCormack

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4 years

29 years ago I lowered these to men to safety. Highlight of my career. A group effort by many brave FDNY firefighters.

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May 14, 1991 Times Square Double Rope Rescue I want to thank all the firefighters that worked that job for their efforts and specifically Kevin Shea. Unfortunately some of the members who took part in the rescues are no longer with us. It was a proud day in the history of FDNY.

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Merry Christmas

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4 years

I attempted to like every comment sent to me and answer every text and message of congratulations sent my way. Thank you everyone I do appreciate it. Good luck and health to all of you. See ya out there.

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6 years

Don’t call them first responders they’re firefighters!

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2 years

Dennis Smith famous author and FDNY firemen who wrote Report from Engine Company 82 has died. He went on to author many more books and started Firehouse magazine. May he Rest In Peace

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2 years

A clean rig goes faster.

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3 years

40 years ago I took the oath to become a New York City Firemen. I worked 38 1/2 years and I will always be proud to say I was FDNY.

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4 years

God Bless all and the FDNY

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5 years

The bravery of that day still lives on in the fire service. God Bless all those involved.

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8 years

Today we remember the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire that claimed nine firefighters. May they rest in peace.

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5 years

Thank You!

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5 years

Too much pressure -provides comic relief

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3 years

Unwrap first.

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1 year

Surface Cooling

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Ray McCormack

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3 years

Hell we launch interior attacks without knowing if someone is inside every day. LODD numbers were used for years to suppress interior attack without statical merit. Now some bend the science to try and stop interior fire attack Don’t buy it! Interior attack is fast and effective.

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6 years

You are taught to operate inside the fire building, that shouldn't make you uncomfortable it should make you happy.

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2 years

I remember where I was when told six guys jumped out the top floor windows in the Bronx. A second call a brother killed in Brooklyn only made the shock hit twice. Truly a Black Sunday. Joe DiBernardo Jr. later died from his injuries and was postomusly promoted to Lieutenant.

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6 years

Firefighting is hard work. That's why the reward is so sweet! #keepfireinyourlife

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Ladder 28 showed how training, determination and bravery are embodied even in a first year firefighters thanks to a great culture where doing you job at the highest level is expected and admired. Having worked on both sides of the house Engine 69 put out this very tough fire.

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4 years

They trust us

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5 years

A sampling of Flow and Move. I will be teaching this and other experience and research based hoseline techniques at WOTF. ⁦ @CFTactics ⁩

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6 years

God Bless America and the FDNY

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3 years

In case you need some justification.

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2 years

Let me weigh in. That’s heavy fire.

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6 years

Water is not the key to search, being inside is!

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3 years

Thank You Seal Team 6

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6 years

When a child is uncontrollable we look at the parent when a rookie lacks skill we look at rookie school. They are yours at the company level, work with them to be the best they can be.

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5 years

9/11

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6 years

Egress Fires This is a tank water must. People are trapped.

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6 years

How’s that for tradition? Bring your company nozzle. #extinguishmentculture

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7 years

It's all about your level of commitment to the job, to your fellow firefighters and the citizens you protect. It's not easy

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6 years

One thing about the school of firefighting, you never graduate. #keepfireinyourlife

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5 years

Want to get tired quick? Hold the nozzle like this at your next fire.

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2 years

Opening the nozzle kills black fire.

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3 years

This was sent to me yesterday by a friend and a Captain you’d be lucky to work for or with. It is much appreciated. Gotta love “We will come for you”

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4 years

Holiday Pride @ The Harlem Hilton

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6 years

Excuse me! You’ll need an open window to get water in there.

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4 years

Wish all a solid recovery LAFD

Wildfire Incidents

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4 years

5-26-2020 This brings joy to our hearts. Pictured here are some of the LAFD Firefighters who were involved in a horrific explosion emergency just blocks away from the museum on 5-16-2020. LAFD station 9. Please like and give them some love. [African American Firefighter Museum]

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2 months

Garage fire demonstration using a ⁦ @HenNozzles ⁩ in wide blade mode. The flow was 265GPM.

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2 years

Would you do a 360 on this?

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9 months

Good Morning American Firefighter! You are a fellow firefighter to other firefighters. Make your relationships count.

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6 years

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See ya next year. As always Keep Fire in Your Life

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2 years

Your Moment of Zen

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5 years

Merry Christmas

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5 years

I remember exactly where I was when I heard that great news. God Bless the USA and the FDNY

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5 years

As part of our program @HROC We tested 2.25 Hose 1 1/16 tip @ 50 psi = 240 GPM flow. @CFTactics @Hydrant2Nozzle

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6 years

The hardest thing to remove from a fog nozzle is the belief that it's okay for standpipe operations.

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6 years

I run this station wherever I can, attendees see what happens with their stream. Water mapping and nozzle technique hallway.

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2 years

Flow and Move Conditioning the space with surface cooling. Counterclockwise nozzle rotation makes no difference.

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2 years

E -46 Making an early push!

Billy Goldfeder

@BillyGoldfeder

2 years

The Shits Outta Control. Engine Co pushes a car from arrogantly blocking a fire hydrant. No rules, no respect-clowns just doing what they want w/o regard for anyone else. Video by @THEMAJESTIRIUM1 @FDNY @NYPDPC @IAFC @NFPA @DrLoriUSFA @IAFC_SHS #giveashit

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3 years

"The fire service created these stickers as a promise to go inside and rescue those that are trapped. WE MUST KEEP OUR PROMISE." - Ray McCormack This mural was created by Noe Lopez for his station. Outstanding!

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2 years

Stop and Flow method using clockwise circles capturing walls, ceiling and floor cooling your approach. @FSRI_org

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2 years

Old School FDNY Hydration and Decon via the bent tip. photo John Dwyer

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6 years

Dats the facts Jack!

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2 years

41 years ago today I was sworn in as a firefighter in the FDNY. It was the smartest thing I ever raised my hand for. Currently enjoying the R group. Congratulations to my fellow Ironmen of 81.

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6 years

Nasty isn't New

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2 years

T E A M W O R K The Most Daring Rooftop Rope Rescue in FDNY History

The Most Daring Rooftop Rope Rescue in FDNY History

“Yeah, fire department 723 7th Avenue, 12th floor,” a man’s voice with a New York City accent came over the dispatchers intercom. “It’s getting really smoky in here man, I gotta get out of here.

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5 years

Every firefighter should retweet this post to their page. This LODD is to important to just be brushed off. Hitting just the like button is weak.

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5 years

12/22/1999 Read about this fire. Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2000-04 | CDC/NIOSH via @CDCgov

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3 years

For all firefighters.

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5 months

Merry X Christmas Everyone

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6 years

This photo is from a firehouse in Charleston SC the phrase is from my @FDIC keynote. Every run it’s there to remind us all how lucky we are to be firefighters. Thanks to @TippettJohn for posting it.

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4 years

Nice work by the men of the Hilton. Six people saved due to courage and determination going past the fire to get to those trapped. Great job!

FDNY

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4 years

At a Harlem fire earlier this week, FDNY #Ladder28 forced entry to the fire apartment and located individuals sheltering in place in a back bedroom, while #Engine69 stretched the hose line and extinguished the fire. Read more:

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12/22/1999 Read about this fire. Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Report F2000-04 | CDC/NIOSH via @CDCgov

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5 years

Keep Fire in Your Life

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7 years

When we no longer believe it's a priveldge to work here then we've lost something special. Keep believing cause it's true!

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5 years

“First responder” is language lazy.

Billy Goldfeder

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5 years

First Responder? Blah. It’s a generic “easy” media term. How about this: FIREFIGHTER. FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIREFIGHTERS. As discussed @FireRescueIntl Just Say’n. You went to FIRE school, you have a FIRE Chief and you ride FIRE APPARATUS. Just say it. @ChiefGaryLudwig #firefighter

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Ray McCormack

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8 years

Thirty five years ago today I started on a journey with one path to be a firefighter. The fire service is a privilege to be part of. KFIYL!

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2 years

Getting the Command Post involved/wet.

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4 years

This is one NIOSH report all firefighters need to read. May they all Rest In Peace.

Ben Truetken

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4 years

20 years ago at this exact minute 3 Keokuk firefighters died while rescuing 3 children. Assistant Fire Chief Dave McNally, 48,Firefighter Jason Bitting, 29, and Firefighter Nate Tuck.

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1 year

Your Moment of Zen

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5 years

The key to victim survivability for firefighters is locating them and removing them.

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4 years

Remembering a friend.

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2 years

Being a target is not a pleasant experience.

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5 years

Dogged Determination

KUSI News

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5 years

This shocking cellphone video captures Jose Guzman rushing past firefighters and into his burning home looking frantically for his dog. Just moments later, both of them run out. 📹: Adam Guzman

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2 years

LineBoss Leadership

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4 years

Yes it is! Thanks Mike

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5 years

There are many ways to remember a friend. Today a formal plaque will be hung in quarters not far from where he stood in this photo. There was a lot more to this man and for those fortunate enough to have know him, we were so lucky. Miss you Brother!

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2 years

Hold your breath for only 42 s more!

Lekshmi Kumar

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2 years

Lights and sirens save only 42s to 3.8 min. Decrease use! Safety first!!!! @paemsmd #naemsp2022

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6 years

A well trained and aggressive engine crew is a life saving force!

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6 years

Suitable for posting. Thanks!

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6 years

Also an @FDIC Hands on Training Instructor. Glad we got to chat, we need more like Nathan. Rest In Peace Brother!

Howard Co Fire & EMS

@HCDFRS

6 years

FF Nathan Flynn Last Alarm: 7/23/2018

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Do your job! Do it well, care about your firefighting skills. It’s a privilege to work here. Remember that. Not everyone can or is willing to do our work.

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2 years

Another fire stations burns down. Sprinklers for us FIRST!

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7 years

You're Not An Enganged Firefireghter If You need the officer to prompt you at every turn.

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7 years

Today my son Tyler graduates High School. Eagle Scout, Lifeguard, Scholar Athlete, Varsity Crew and CrossCountry, College Scholarship to UVM

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2 years

When ⁦ @ErichRoden ⁩ and I created Urban Firefighter Magazine we felt this photo epitomized such. Later on I found out it was COD Thomas Richardson a great man and career!

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Ray McCormack

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4 years

Just another day at the office.

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Ray McCormack

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3 years

I took this photo a few years back of the men cleaning the rig before Christmas. I’d work on getting us downtown so we could visit the tree and get a crew photo.