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January 29, 2022 in Blog // Q&A with Dr. Graham Peaslee on New Oregon State University PFAS Gear Study
January 29, 2022 in Blog // New IAFF-Backed Fire Gear PFAS Study by Oregon State Discovers 100-Times More Volatile PFAS than Previously Known.
February 11, 2021 in Blog // Harvard University Discovers Fire Station Dust Loaded with PFAS in Published Study
January 22, 2020 in Blog // Officers…Ask These Questions at a Hazardous Material Incident
October 21, 2019 in Blog // Notre Dame University Pushes the Modern Fire Service to be Better.
July 2, 2019 in Blog // Volunteer Servitude & The Enslavement of the Modern Fire Service
June 24, 2019 in Blog // Welcome to Fire Service Middle Management
March 17, 2019 in Blog // Beard Bros
February 24, 2019 in Blog // What We’re Born To Do: Lessons From the African Fire Service
December 6, 2018 in Blog // Unused Fire Gear PFAS Test Results Are “Thousands of Times Higher” than EPA Drinking Water Standards

Articles by Ron Givens

About Ron Givens (15 Articles)

Ron Givens is a 5th generation firefighter with 14 years on the job. Ron started as a Jr. Firefighter in Union Beach, NJ in 2002 before relocating. Ron currently holds the rank of Engineer/Paramedic with the South Trail Fire District in Ft. Myers, Fl. Ron is also a Division Chief with the Upper Captiva Fire Department on North Captiva Island. Ron is a Fire Officer I, Instructor 2, Live Fire Instructor, and holds an A.S. Degree in Fire Science from Edison State College. Ron is a proud member of the Florida Gulf Coast F.O.O.L.S and IAFF Local 1826. Ron co-founded the fire training page entitled “Shut Up And Train” (SUAT), and looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with others on Station-Pride. EBGH – RFB – FTM – DTRT

Taylor’s Tins Product Review

February 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Disclaimer: Neither myself nor Station-Pride will receive any money or advertising of any kind from this company. We reached out to the owner and he agreed to let [...]

The Firefighter Swipe Tool Review

October 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Disclaimer: Neither myself nor Station-Pride will receive any money or advertising of any kind from this company. We reached out to the owner and he agreed to let [...]

When Things Go Bad – 5 Disk DVD Training Set

February 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

This product review is in no way, shape, or form influenced or swayed towards one side or another. It is strictly my perspective on what I believe in this product. [...]

The Next Step In Forestry Firefighting

April 1, 2016 // 1 Comment

This week, several outlets have announced the newest, safest and most innovative recommendations for firefighter safety in the wilderness setting. After years of studies and [...]

Meat Heads

March 8, 2016 // 0 Comments

Let me first start off by saying that I am no gym connoisseur. I have been back in the gym lately, and cannot help but notice the vast variety of people in there. I scan my [...]

Little People, Big Results

August 21, 2015 // 0 Comments

As firefighters, children look up to us. We are the hometown heroes that are able to save lives during a crisis. Whether it be a fire, medical, or rescue call, we [...]

Brotherhood Hidden In Tragedy

August 3, 2015 // 2 Comments

So, I recently attended one of the most hurtful events in a firefighters career. The loss of another coworker. Although it hurt to be there, I needed to be there. [...]

Preparing For The Worst, Hoping For The Best

June 19, 2015 // 0 Comments

As children, we are taught to think for ourselves. We are taught subject matter, quietly, in a classroom setting. We do our homework alone before we can go hang out with [...]

It’s In My Blood

May 15, 2015 // 5 Comments

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 and memorabilia of past [...]

Dogma in the Fire Service

April 10, 2015 // 2 Comments

Dogma: – A noun – Defined as a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted. “That’s the way [...]

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