You Don’t Know What Brotherhood Means
Brotherhood is a word that is preached endlessly in the Fire Service. However, for the majority of you, I don’t think you know what it […]
Month: May 2015
Can You Polish Black Plastic Trim with Peanut Butter?
How black plastic trim ever ended up on a fire truck I have no idea. Cost saving measure? Maybe. Traditional? Not even close. Sleek? I […]
The NFPA Police
QUESTION: Is it possible for a fire department to be fully, 100% NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Compliant? Let’s start off with declaring that […]
Crisis Intervention
As much as we like to think of ourselves as unbreakable, we break, and when we do it’s usually hard and fast. If this feeling […]
It’s In My Blood
Just a short story about myself. As a young boy, I always knew I would become a firefighter. Growing up, my parents showed me photographs […]
Chappy’s Weight Loss Solution Chapter-2
In the depths of my collapse, I found a relationship with God and began to help other alcoholics in the 12 step program and at […]
Tips for Being a More Effective Fire Instructor
Notice the title is not “How to be a good fire instructor.” There is a distinct difference and the definition of “good” is relative anyway. You […]
The Iron Fox Axe-updated
The Iron Fox “Breach” 7.5 lb Flathead Axe is up for review. The axe arrived 17 November 2014 and immediately went into service. This version […]
Prideful Mothers Day
“Firefighting is an ultra hazardous, unavoidably dangerous activity. To reduce your risk of death, burns, injuries, disease, and illnesses, you must carefully read and strictly […]