AP NEWS RELEASE - October 11, 2006
 
Today tragedy almost struck the Memphis  Fire Dept. While fire companies responded to a residential blaze in the Raleigh area Wednesday, Engine Company 47, nearly lost their leader.

The 49 year old Lieutenant brushed death while attempting a daring balancing act on what seemed like miles above the structure to the 4' 7"  firefighter.

As the firefighter battled the blaze he performed a maneuver unlike  anything ever seen by his peers. This acrobatic feat nearly ended in  tragedy when he slipped and fell into a residential commode.
 
Three firefighters were injured racing for the handle to flush it. The Lt. asked to remain anonymous so as to escape ridicule from other  firefighters.

When asked if they could protect their leaders secret, the members  of Engine Company 47-C responded " Not Likely."