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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life of a Firefighter
This weekend, I had the chance to go back to my hometown for a few days. I had just finished off a brutally busy 24 […]
ProBar Sarcasm
So you’re thinking of buying a ProBar? I should start by saying that if you don’t like the ProBar, then stop reading this. […]
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 […]
The Volunteer Solution Part 2
In The Volunteer Solution Part 1 we covered a fair amount of ground. If you were able to get through the article you would have […]
Dogma in the Fire Service
Dogma: – A noun – Defined as a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned […]