Timely messages from AFA President David Girouard
Joined September 2010
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Apr 13
Out of the firehouse and onto the course! We loved hitting the pavement with the community for the #Cap10k. Staying fit ensures we are always ready to serve. Great job to all the runners who led the way and crushed their goals!
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
@AFA975 Lieutenant LaFollette, an Austin firefighter of 19 years, is fighting Stage 4 occupational cancer while also challenging the denial of her workers' compensation claim, which the city's third-party administrator wrongly labeled a "disease of life."
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
🔥 #OnThisDay in 1911, New York City fire fighters responded to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers.
The tragedy led to new laws protecting workers and to the development of @osha_dol.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Mar 11
AFD onscene at an apartment fire at 2507 Burleson Rd. On initial search of apartment crews found 2 deceased persons. Additional 2 adults and 1 pediatric patient have been transported by ATEMS. Fire is under control. #ATXTraffic avoid the area.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Mar 10
After retiring with 34 years of service earlier this year, Assistant Chief Thayer Smith returned to celebrate. His roles included leading Operations and serving as our PIO. Chief Smith's legacy will impact us for years. Congratulations! #AustinFire #ATX
ALT Chief Smith stands between his lovely wife and Chief Baker while receiving a plaque.
ALT Chief Smith stands between his lovely wife and Chief Vires while receiving a plaque.
ALT Chief Smith is seen looking at a challenge coin being held by a young boy.
ALT Chief Smith watches on as an axe displayed in a shadow box is unveiled.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Feb 24
AFD is extinguishing a fire in the 2500 block of Oltorf. Oltorf is shut down in both directions. Please avoid the area. #ATXTraffic
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Crews are currently working a structure fire in the 4500 Blk of Touchstone Dr. the road is currently closed and will be for a few hours. No juries reported at this time.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Austin fire is on scene of an apartment fire in the 4300 block of S 1st. No injuries have been reported. Please avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire. #ATXTraffic
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
AFD onscene at Regents West At 26fh at 900 W 26th with a fire in a trash chute. Crews found smoke on the 6th floor, incident has been upgraded to a second alarm. Avoid the area #ATXtraffic.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Austin Fire is on scene of a fire at an abandoned apartment complex in the 1700 block of Burton Drive. The call came in just after 8 a.m. Crews are continuing to battle flames from outside the building due to a partial collapse. Media briefing details will be posted shortly.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 30
Structure Fire - Second Alarm. Abandoned two-story apartment building with fire throughout 1st & 2nd floors. 2606 Wheless Ln. No injuries reported. Crews working to extinguish the fire.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 30
AFD onscene with a single-story house on fire on Applewood Dr near Braker/ Metric. Avoid the area. Crews working to extinguish fire in the attic and backside of the house. No injuries reported, everyone is out of the house.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 29
Austin Fire is on scene of a vehicle rescue near Southwest Parkway and Barton Creek. Please avoid the area. #ATXtraffic
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 26
AFD on scene of a duplex fire near FM 969/ Cadillac Dr. east of SH130 in southeast Austin/ Travis County. Fire on a back porch spread up into the attic. No injuries reported and the duplex is vacant.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 22
Austin Fire crews on scene at a two-story house fire near Willow St and San Marcos St in Central East Austin. Avoid the area. No injuries reported and the house was unoccupied when the fire started.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 21
AFD onscene of a building fire at Bartholomew Park swimming pool at 1800 E 51st St. ATXtraffic avoid the area due to apparatus blocking the street.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 16
AFD onscene of a fire in a condominium building at 301 W 29th St. Fire on a 3rd floor balcony that extended into the attic. Fire has been knocked down with crews extinguishing hot spots in the condo and attic space. #ATXtraffic avoid the area, W 29th is shut down.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 15
AFD is on scene of a house fire at 702 Short Kemp. Crews arrived to find house fully involved. Defensive operations were initiated. Residents were not at home when fire started and are safe. No other injuries reported.
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Austin Firefighters Association retweeted
Jan 14
Crews on scene at an abandoned house on fire on Shady Ln near Airport Blvd. Avoid the area. No injuries reported; the building is a total loss.
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