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Written and maintained by a retired career firefighter, this blog includes original posts and many articles or stories published elsewhere on a wide range of topics, which may include the fire service, travel, or other unsolicited viewpoints. Opinions expressed, other than those attributed, are my own. Please feel free to share as needed with appropriate attribution.

Sep 6, 2013

Hug a Fire Inspector!

Fire Prevention Week is approaching and is a time when fire departments open their doors a bit wider than usual. They host open houses,...

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Nov 14, 2013

"The Superman Suit" Excerpt from "10-24: A Firefighter Looks Back"

Just before entering a burning building, we’d usually crouch down by the chosen entry point in our full firefighting gear. With thick...

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Nov 19, 2013

Breakfast for An Aging Band of Brothers

For many years since my retirement from the Fire Department in 1996, I've been fortunate to be part of a large group of retired...

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Jan 4, 2014

Ice Is a Challenge for Firefighters

Excerpt from “ 10-24: A Firefighter Looks Back ” From Chapter 11: Running Hot & Cold “[Ice resulting from hose line water streams] can be...

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Mar 4, 2014

Progress and Old School: Need the best of both

Recently I read of a growing number of fire department EMS personnel no longer using long spinal boards for patient transport. The...

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May 27, 2014

Watch out what’s following the emergency vehicle

The first thing I learned when I moved to a rural area was that if a deer darts across the road in front of you, there could be another...

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