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Bill Gustin Saved My Life (And Yours Too)

Bill Gustin Saved My Life (And Yours Too)

Last week, I was vacationing with my wife in Washington DC when I received a call early in the morning that Bill Gustin had taken his life.  The news left...

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Bill Gustin Saved My Life (And Yours Too)

Last week, I was vacationing with my wife in Washington DC when I received a call early in the morning that Bill Gustin had taken his life.  The news left...

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Firefighting Wouldn't Be The Same Without This ...

It's undeniable, after almost 200 years, the influence the Irish have made on the American Fire Service persists.  More than bagpipes and legacy hires name O'Connor and O'Malley, I would...

Firefighting Wouldn't Be The Same Without This ...

It's undeniable, after almost 200 years, the influence the Irish have made on the American Fire Service persists.  More than bagpipes and legacy hires name O'Connor and O'Malley, I would...

Kilroy Was Here - The Original Meme

Kilroy Was Here - The Original Meme

Imagine thousands of tired and bleary eyed GI's Marching through the war torn streets of Europe during WWII, scanning ahead and looking for unknown dangers when they encounter, etched on a wall, a childish...

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Kilroy Was Here - The Original Meme

Imagine thousands of tired and bleary eyed GI's Marching through the war torn streets of Europe during WWII, scanning ahead and looking for unknown dangers when they encounter, etched on a wall, a childish...

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Spotlight on FDTN - The Alamo Documentary

One of the benefits of Hook & Irons has always been the ability to put a spotlight on parts of the fire service that reflect the best qualities of our profession.  This year...

Spotlight on FDTN - The Alamo Documentary

One of the benefits of Hook & Irons has always been the ability to put a spotlight on parts of the fire service that reflect the best qualities of our profession.  This year...

The Cathedral Of Stone and Light

  The Reset - Blog Post  By Brian Bastinelli The alarm sounds softly, and I awaken from sleep. There isn’t too much of me at this point that wants to...

The Cathedral Of Stone and Light

  The Reset - Blog Post  By Brian Bastinelli The alarm sounds softly, and I awaken from sleep. There isn’t too much of me at this point that wants to...

The Reset - Volume I

Earlier this year, I started struggling with the idea of maintaining balance in my life while juggling everything that I do--husband, father, firefighter and business owner.  I felt I could be better. ...

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The Reset - Volume I

Earlier this year, I started struggling with the idea of maintaining balance in my life while juggling everything that I do--husband, father, firefighter and business owner.  I felt I could be better. ...

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