I’ve Got The Power
A controversial topic that doesn’t seem to have enough said about it is one that I’ve been examining in my head lately as I join […]
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Firefighter Removal: “You Have Options”
Why don’t we work an 8-5, sitting behind a desk? Easy- we as firefighters love the constant moving and changing of every call, training event, […]
Little People, Big Results
As firefighters, children look up to us. We are the hometown heroes that are able to save lives during a crisis. Whether it be […]
The Driver/Operator – “The Most Pivotal Role on the Fireground”
As I think back at the major incidents in my fire service career, both paid and volunteer, there are one or two positions on the […]
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. […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part 2
Please refer to 10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures Part 1 here. So here we are, already through 5 of the “10 Deadly Sins of […]
10 Deadly Sins for Fireground Failures – Part I
More than once, each and every one of us have been on a fireground that was absolutely chaotic. Whether it be in a state of […]
HexArmor Elite EXT Rescue Extrication Gloves
This is a review the HexArmor Elite EXT Rescue extrication gloves. The gloves arrived on a Monday November 10th, 2014 and immediately went into service. First impression: […]