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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 11, 2014

Visiting Fireman on 9-11

This year I wasn’t able to drive down for either and instead stopped by the local Oconomowoc, WI Fire Department’s Station 2 this morning...

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Sep 14, 2014

Before Help Arrives: Simple emergency tool saves lives on the highway

One nightmare scenario involves a vehicle bursting into flames following a crash and the driver or occupant struggling to unlock a seat...

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Jan 28, 2015

Major snowstorms bog down firefighters too

Every time there’s a major snowstorm, folks empty out food stores stocking up for a few days of possible isolation, or hardware stores of...

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Feb 9, 2015

"We're gonna burn the witch!" - A Halloween Memory

Many years ago there was a story in my hometown paper about a neighborhood Halloween celebration that a few families tried to arrange...

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Sep 10, 2015

9/11 - Remembering the Blood of Heroes

As a retired career firefighter I do the same thing each year as September 11th approaches. Recalling the horrors of September 11, 2001...

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Nov 30, 2015

Keep RV Fire Escape Clear

Fires in occupied RV’s are rare, but as more and more RV’rs continue to extend the camping experience into winter months using propane...

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