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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.

Feb 3, 2016

Could just One More Sentence save lives?

So far this winter we've all been subjected to massive coverage of snowstorms around the country, partly because it's news but partly...

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Apr 20, 2016

Firefighters shot while entering home: Update of protocols called for

Recently, two Maryland firefighters were shot by a homeowner who did not realize they entered his home following a request by the owner’s...

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Sep 21, 2016

HELP! I've fallen and can't get up! Down and helpless on the Washington coast

"This is bad. This is real bad," I thought. Once I started to see more clearly after slipping between a few huge driftwood logs on Ruby...

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Jun 3, 2017

Make mine an "Old Style" for awhile

I’m Johnny Come Lately with news of how Old Style has again issued a run of specially designed cans sporting the a Fire Service axes and...

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Aug 24, 2017

MY Total Eclipse of 2017

After months of pre-planning and a few last-minute destination changes as the weather in some areas became “iffy” at best, I eventually...

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Nov 2, 2017

Earn your own hero “strutting rights”

It happens every year. Twice a year as a matter of fact. Spring and Fall are great opportunities to take a few moments and replace...

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