Fire Service “Billy Badass”
There was a point in time where every young firefighter would read books about legendary men who forged the modern fire service and its traditions. […]
Month: February 2015
Certifications or Toilet Paper?
Is that a certificate of excellence or is it extra toilet paper? Many or most firefighters, volunteer and career alike, hold multiple certificates. It’s a […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part 2
Please refer to 10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures Part 1 here. So here we are, already through 5 of the “10 Deadly Sins of […]
Private Fire Service, Reporting for Duty!
Privatized Fire Service. A term that strikes fear into the hearts of the true and traditional Fire Service members. The concept and practice has been […]
As the Kitchen Turns
Firehouse kitchens are famous for hosting solutions to the world’s problems. A steaming Bunn coffee maker and with coffee cups in hand, Firefighters around the […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part I
More than once, each and every one of us have been on a fireground that was absolutely chaotic. Whether it be in a state of […]
Firefighting Is Fun
On September 11, 2001, I was a student in the Fire Academy of my local junior college. Having gone through EMT school and passed the […]
The Brotherhood, There Is No Gray Area
Having been in the fire service for 18-plus years, I have always considered myself to be part of the brotherhood. But it wasn’t until a […]
Renewing Your Self Motivation
A brief article on how to renew your passion in the fire service when you’ve lost your self motivation