GETTIN' SALTY EXPERIENCE PODCAST Ep.199 | TRIBUTE TO CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT PETER GANCI
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2024
- Our special guests will be 43 year FDNY veteran Deputy Chief Jay Jonas and Chief of Dept Ganci's son, FDNY Battalion Chief Chris Ganci.
We will be paying Tribute to FDNY Chief of Dept, Peter Ganci Jr. who died on 9-11-01. Chief Ganci was 18 when he
enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was 1965 and the Vietnam War was raging. He volunteered for “Airborne” and was later assigned to the famous 82nd Airborne unit. He would spend two years in the Army and attain the rank of Sargent. However, he was never deployed to Vietnam.
He was appointed to the FDNY on September 14‚ 1968 and assigned as a firefighter to Engine 92 in the Bronx and then to 111 truck in Brooklyn. His climb to the top began as Lieutenant‚ Ladder 124‚ August 1977. While at Ladder 124‚ serving as a lieutenant‚ He was awarded the B.C. Frank Tuttlemondo medal in 1982 for performing an act of bravery and courage when he rescued a child from a burning apartment that was heavily engulfed in smoke‚ heat and fire. B.C. Robert Scalone of the 28th Battalion‚ after investigating this incident wrote‚ ‘without regard for his own safety‚ Ganci‚ with unerring skill and accuracy‚ moved into an atmosphere heavily charged with heat and smoke. If it were not for his quick‚ skillful actions‚ the rescued child would certainly have perished.’ When the incident was discussed with then Lt. Pete Ganci‚ he summed it all up very succinctly by saying‚
"When a firefighter realizes that someone is being robbed of life by fire‚ adrenalin and determination replace any thoughts of personal safety".
It was this same determination that Chief Ganci‚ on September 11th as the Chief of Department‚ led and directed the most successful rescue operation of the modern era. Over 30‚000 people were saved because of Chief Ganci and his fellow firefighters. His career achievements included Captain‚ 1983; Battalion Chief‚ 1987; Deputy Chief 1993; Deputy Assistant Chief in charge of Bureau of Fire Investigation‚ 1994; Assistant Chief of Operations‚ 1996; Chief of operations 1997-99; Acting Chief of Department‚ 1998-99; and Chief of Department‚ October 1999 to September 11‚ 2001.
Although Chief Pete will always be recognized for his distinguished accomplishments in the FDNY‚ his greatest legacy will live on through his Family. Pete Ganci‚ a loving husband to his wife Kathy‚ a devoted father to his children‚ Peter‚ Chris‚ and Danielle‚ will be remembered for his quick wit‚ his zest for life and his unforgettable smile.
Remember WE HONOR the BRAVE men and women like Chief Ganci, who refused to quit; refused to retreat; and fought until the very end!
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To hear “good job kid”from a great senior guy takes the weight of the world off your shoulders. So true .
Remarkable show! Thank you Chief Ganci for sharing your personal story with us
Therapy ! This podcast helps so many. The laughs , the tears ,the jokes ,and the stories . Therapy !
Great job honoring your father and the job Chris!
Wow !!!!! What a great tribute to a Fireman’s Fireman
Wow, as a young fireman. This show is incredible. I would love to talk to you Chris and learn from you brother with the knowledge you have. Rest easy Chief, what a true leader he was and the knowledge he passed on. As a fellow soldier like he was I can’t express what I feel from this video. I was 5 days old when this happened and would love to talk to the veterans’ of the service that were all in and learn like yourself Chris, or Pete.
Finished watching the archived edition Friday afternoon. One of the TOP episodes I've seen. Thanks for presenting.
I remember meeting chief Ganci after division one party at Webster hall . We were the last to leave..I was in Engine 4.they allowed my to play my jazz fusion music over sound system..while party was on...Chief was very happy and had great time * good memories of my time in division One * great tribute to a great guy *
What a great tribute to true American hero. Rest in perfect peace Chief Peter Ganci.
Another incredible show gentlemen. Chief Ganci here’s to your dad, to hear a more personal side to his Incredible legacy was humbling and inspiring in equal measure. His legacy reached across the pond 🏴🏴. Well done to Chief Jonas with his excellent research and his presentation. Lou, Kev and MC well done to you gents, another Gettin Salty classic episode.
Great show. I'm hey Lou have you watched the interviews with FF John morabito From 10 truck. Crazy interview.
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