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SPOT 2 GPS Satellite Tracker! 

Starting April 16th, the above map will show our position from DC to NYC 

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NBC10's Doug Shimell did a nice job on this news clip:

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO

They Got Our Backs!
The following Public Safety agencies have officially embraced "The Voyage". Those in RED are escorting us through their respective jurisdictions:

USCG Sector Delaware Bay

USCG Sector Baltimore

USCG Point Lookout Station

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Maryland Natural Resources Police

Charles County (MD) Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services Marine Unit 

Anne Arundel County (MD) Fire Dept. and Marine Police

Fairfax County (VA) Fire and Rescue 
Prince George's County (MD) Fire/EMS Department

DC Fire & EMS Department Fire Boat 1

Baltimore City Fire Department Fire Boat 1

Philadelphia Fire Department Marine Unit 1

FDNY's Marine 1

Alexandria Fire Department
Quantico Fire & Emergency Services 

Cople District Volunteer Fire Department

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Thanks for your SUPPORT!
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We are trying to get more Eastern Shore, Delaware, New Jersey and New York agencies notified.

Please help pass the word!

The Junkyard Dawgs . . .

The 'D' Platoon at Engine 40, Ladder 4 and Medic 19  fed me a gourmet lunch, helped me test some 1-3/4" hose line, and presented me with some vital equipment to take on "The Voyage". 

According to FF. Jeff Eckert . . . 

1. With this spear, I will not go hungry

2. With these water-wings, I will not drown, and

3. With my friend Wilson, I will not be lonely

Thanks Gang! With this stuff, I have nothing to fear!

E.40, L.04 & M.19 are located at 65th & Woodland, Southwest Philly . . .

L-R: FSP J. Haines, FF J. Eckert, FF D. Fath, FF J. Reed, Wilson, Capt N. Calore, FF R. TreDenick, FF T. Gallagher, Lt W. Clay, FF M. Cardona, Lt K. Fong

T-SHIRTS!!!!!!

PFD Capt (Ret) Jimmy Miller of Print & Sew has put together an awesome T-Shirt for The Voyage for Autism Awareness and The PFD's  Autism Fire Safety Campaign. 

Order on line at The Fireman's Hall Store website, or see one of the crew WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
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PHILLY's MARITIME HISTORY . . .

The Independence Seaport Museum, located at Philadelphia's historical Penn's Landing on the Delaware River, is hosting The Voyage for Autism Awareness when we make landfall in our home town. An exciting day is planned, including an escort in to town  by PFD Marine Unit 1 with water display. 

 L-R: Lt. Tom Gaskill, SOC; John Gazzola, President, Capt. Neil Calore, John Brady, Boat Shop Mgr, Hope Corse, Dir. of Marketing, Lt. Mike Grant, PIO

There will be FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING and FREE REFRESHMENTS at the Independence Seaport Museum that day. Keep your eyes peeled for our arrival date which will be announced here and in the local media!

SAFETY FIRST!!  
It's always a good idea to make sure your boat is safe and has all the required equipment, especially before a 425+mile trip!   
Coordinating with LCDR Brad Kelly, USCG - Sector Delaware Bay, we met Paul Parravicini FSO-VE of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary at Quaker City Yacht Club to get Vessel Safety Checks prior to shove off in DC next Saturday.

QCYC is located on the Delaware River, North of the Tacony bridge.

. . . this old Mack pumper stands watch at the club with the Tacony Bridge in the background

As you have probably already figured out, there are quite a few Philly Firefighters that belong to Quaker City Yacht Club!

                                                                 L-R: John Mooney, Paul Parravicini, Eric Drennen, Bill Drennen