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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Boss, leader, brother…
According to Albert Schweitzer, “example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing”. Leaders must lead by example. It is […]