Quit Your Cryin’
Push me. Motivate me. Make my brain work. Quit bitching. No more whining. SHUT UP! I read a LOT of fire service related articles. I […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Soap Opera
Growing up, I got to see what the fire service is really like. I can remember my first ride in a fire truck with […]
Preparing For The Worst, Hoping For The Best
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’ve Always Done it That Way
Not long ago I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with an “old” firefighter. Being able to visit with a man who worked […]
Where Does Pride Grow?
What is pride? Where does it come from? Where is it found? Every so often, I have a self-realization moment when I ask myself, “What […]
Junkyard Dogs
So there you are with a fresh bottle after sucking the first one dry, and you hear command make the call. “I need someone to […]
Renewing Your Self Motivation
A brief article on how to renew your passion in the fire service when you’ve lost your self motivation