New Guy On The Block
I’ve only been on the job for four years; one year as a volunteer firefighter and three years as a paid firefighter. In my […]
Month: July 2015
Leave This Job Better Than You Found It
I want to apologize to all the Station Pride followers for the delay in my article. I have had writer’s block for awhile; I knew […]
Fear Mongering in the Fire Service
Fear usually stems from a lack of understanding. It’s easy to be afraid of something unfamiliar. The term “fear mongering” is used in political discussions […]
Station Pride Storms Baltimore
It’s Sunday 4pm. I think I’ve slept all day just recovering from the Firehouse Expo weekend in Baltimore. I speak for us all when I […]
The Volunteer Solution
The volunteer firefighter problem in America may appear to be a massive one, but its entirety is made up of small issues that smoosh together […]
Yeah, I’ve Done This Before
It’s 3 AM on Sunday morning, you are sleeping soundly, in your bed, at the firehouse. At 03:01 you are very loudly awoken by tones […]
Respect the Job You Have
I stopped at a Moe’s Southwest Grill for lunch today. For those unfamiliar, Moe’s is a fresh, fast-food place with burritos and tacos. They greet […]
Rebuttal – Stay Classy Fire Service
Station Pride posted a blog about the importance of uniformity and professionalism in today’s fire service called “Stay Classy, Fire Service.” This article is a […]