Stay Classy Fire Service
Have we lost our class? There was a time not very long ago, about one-hundred years or so, when leaving the house meant looking your […]
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The Untouchables.
Every station has them, maybe one ,or maybe a pack of them. They are the highly trained book smart firefighters that have no on-the-job experience […]
Chappy’s Weight Loss Solution Part 3
Inspired at 72 to Start a New Venture In the Introduction, I wrote of the unexpected vision for returning to work on a full […]
Are You Ready for FirstNet?
Is FirstNet going to change the way we communicate or is it the first major step to Skynet? Could the network become self-aware over time? […]
There is Pride in the Old
Off the top of my head, I can recall two firefighting stories that my grandfather shared before he passed away. Only two in my whole […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]