The story of post-Katrina art exhibit Floodwall and it's cremation
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A special tribute to the firefighters who responded to Hurricane Katrina
film by bartos brothers
The creators of Floodwall and the citizens of New Orleans extend their thanks and eternal gratitude to all the firefighters who came to help in our hour of need. The NOFD was joined by America's bravest from all corners of the country. The men and women listed below put their own lives at risk to help those hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina.
The Firefighters Who Came to Help
Are you not listed below, but came to help? Please use the form below to send us your information so that we may add you to the list. Thank you!
Scroll to the bottom to share your Hurricane Katrina firefighter story.
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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department
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David McKernan |
Tim Palmer |
Mike Feaster |
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New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
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Kevin G. Byrnes |
Kevin M. Scanlon |
James Schade |
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International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)
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William R. Metcalf, Fire Chief |
Stephen Jellie, Asst Fire Chief |
Michael Brown, Fire Chief |
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Los Angeles City Fire Department Stress Management Team
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Robert Scott |
Mark Woolf |
Susan Jensen |
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Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD)
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Ralph Arriola |
Miguel Garcia |
Dave Norman |
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Mutual Aid Box Alarm System of Illinois (MABAS IL)
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Rick Manthy |
David Leon |
Gerald Stevenson |
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
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Richard Bowers |
Keith Dominic |
Thomas Grant |
Volunteer Fire & Rescue Departments – Montgomery County, Maryland
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Harry Saval |
Scott Lindberg |
William Dunn |
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Owensboro Fire Department – Owensboro, Kentucky
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David McCrady |
Eddie Smith |
Larry Hester |
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New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD)
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Donald Abba |
Marcus J. Grant |
Keith T. Noya |
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share your experience
Were you helped by a firefighter/first responder after the levees broke? Were you yourself in New Orleans as a firefighter/first responder helping after the levees broke?
We would love to hear your story for inclusion on this website. Please use the form below to share your experience with us. Thank you!
* If you have any images or video you would like to share as well, please mention that in the "Your Story" section.
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