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Alphabet Soup
If your list of certs is longer than 10 letters, maybe it doesn't belong on your business card. Read More »
National Fallen Firefighter Memorial is Coming Up
The National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Weekend is being held this October 1-3. Plan on attending if you can. If you cannot, be sure to spread the word via twitter, facebook, or on your own web site. All the information is located at FireHero.org. Watch the video below as well for more info. Read More »
Help Build a Monument
Brownsburgh Fire Department is trying to build a memorial for 9/11. Read More »
Crisis Leadership
Building on my FDIC presentation, leading the department in tough times. Read More »
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-02
#FFclosecalls THIS COULD BE YOU! Use Caution, Protect and BLOCK When Operating On The Roadways: 2 Oklahoma Highway W... http://ow.ly/17YD6i #
#EGH EGH_Program: Learn your profession so you know what risks exist. Risk a little to save a little, risk … Read More »
150+ Best Fire/EMS PPL On Twitter
150+ Fire/EMS PPL On Twitter
Recommended ppl to be added by sending me a DM at @cfdwife on Twitter
Click on an image to learn more or see the whole list HERE
Since today is #FollowFriday or #FF I thought it would be approproate to share my … Read More »
Black Diamond X-Boot Review
I may not look this good in them, but I put them through their paces. Read More »
Morning Lineup – June 22
Netcasting is a fast-growing medium that is one of the many reasons that legacy broadcasting is going the way of stagecoach travel. Read More »
Great Training Opportunity
You just can't afford to miss this. The price is right and the location is in the middle of the country. I just can't say enough about the classes and teaching style of the Brotherhood Instructors. Read More »
Run-to-the-Curb is Top Story
[caption id="attachment_1811" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="That's me with Past Chief John Latimore, one of my best friends in the fire service and the neighborhood I grew up in."][/caption]
It's been more than a month since my presentati… Read More »
A Commentary That Needs Repeating
Bill Carey's commentary after a near-miss confined space incident need to be shared and considered. Read More »
Review: Leo The Fire Within
I found Leo Fire Shop through Twitter and wanted to check out their posting about a shirt they offered at FDIC that was on sale. I was thrilled when I saw that it incorporated a lion's head and axes. One being that I myself am a LEO and two t… Read More »
‘Tear it Apart’, Sharing the Wealth
Andy Fredericks was right, "Research, research, research." Read More »
Remembering at FDIC 2010
Remembering those have fallen at FDIC 2010. Every time I hear this I get goose bumps. I was there, and it truly was a great time. There is nothing like hundreds of firefighters raising a cup to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Read More »
Tiger’s Weekly Twitter Updates for 2010-05-23
http://tweetphoto.com/22647095 Proud members of Arcadia Hose Co. celebrated 150 years of service tonight. I (cont) http://tl.gd/1an2ha #
RT @FireDaily: Martinez, 87, loved being a firefighter: By Jonathan Munson - Express-News Preceded by: Parents (co… Read More »
Rope Rescue Tech Part 1
I recently took a rope rescue technician class given by CMC. This is just one of many pictures I took during the class. The class was a week long and there was very little classroom time; almost all in the field. Read More »
Monday Morning Shoutout – Average Jake Firefighter Blog
This weeks Monday Morning Shoutout goes to a brand new blog. The Average Jake Firefighter Blog is a blog by Robby and Danny Owens. I got to meet them at FDIC this year (although I am the idiot with the camera who forgot to get a pic!). Robby is a guy I have had the opportunity to bump into via email, other blogs, on the air over at Burnin it down, and occasionally on Firefighter Netcast. Read More »
Firehouse Dolls 2011 Calendar Sneak Preview
The new look is that of a classier more professional feel. The days of almost completely naked women are behind us. Now you can enjoy real women firefighters who enjoy still showing off their bodies and might not have as big an issue with job security.We can all respect that!
To be honest with you, I am not sure exactly why they have changed the format. I can guess that it has something to do with being more professional, less controversial, and more representative of the class of our American Women Firefighters. Read More »
Firefighter Basics Blog Site
Here is blog site that is worth checking out. It is called Firefighter Basics and is ran by Marques Bush. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Marques at FDIC 2010 and he is a true friend and great ambassador of the fire service Read More »
Around the Fire Web
Some online articles and postings from other sites that are interesting:
* Do you remember Mighty Mouse's call, Here he comes...to save the dayyyy!!" ? Well a man who could have been Mighty Mouse showed up in Nashville during the flooding the othe… Read More »
Product Review: Black Diamond X2 Boot
I am currently doing a review of Black Diamonds X2 Boot. This is a brand new bunker boot that Black Diamond rolled out at FDIC. I actually got my pair just before heading to FDIC and only had the chance to stick them on my feet once before leaving.
I will give you my first impression here and some technical data, then follow up with a more detailed review in the next couple of weeks once I get to wear them in good! Read More »
Quick Takes
Fire and EMS news for a Thursday. Read More »
How safe are we really? By Captain Jeffrey J. Schwering
Recently, I have been doing a lot of thinking, since returning from the FDIC. We all know that can be a dangerous thing, but seriously Brothers and Sisters, in the Fire Service of today, “How safe are we really?”
We all know we can count on our B… Read More »
Morning Lineup – May 4
But the fun is gone now.... no pressing of coins into the slot, then pulling the lever. In fact, there are no coins involved at all. Read More »
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