So, I recently attended one of the most hurtful events in a firefighter's career.  The loss of another co worker.  Although it hurt to be...

As children, we are taught to think for ourselves. We are taught subject matter, quietly, in a classroom setting.  We do our homework...

Just a short story about myself. As a young boy,  I always knew I would become a firefighter. Growing up, my parents showed me...

Dogma – A noun Defined as a belief or set of beliefs that is accepted by the members of a group without being questioned or doubted....

What is pride? Where does it come from? Where is it found? Every so often, I have a self-realization moment when I ask myself, “What can...

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...

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 disarray from...

If it runs deep in your blood, there are a few words or phrases that can get you excited when you’re listening to radio traffic....

Wreaths are on the front of the trucks, fire line tape garlands the tree,and snow chains are stowed nearby.  The holidays are here.  But...