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The Original New Yorker - The Birth Of The Mode...

The modern fire helmet as we know it was invented by H.T. Gratacap, a luggage maker from New York City.

The Original New Yorker - The Birth Of The Mode...

The modern fire helmet as we know it was invented by H.T. Gratacap, a luggage maker from New York City.

Dear Chief, A Letter From the Guys

Dear Chief, This is a letter from the guys.  It is full of suggestions and reminders of things you may have forgotten or things you don't think we notice.  It...

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Dear Chief, A Letter From the Guys

Dear Chief, This is a letter from the guys.  It is full of suggestions and reminders of things you may have forgotten or things you don't think we notice.  It...

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A Brief History of the Pompier Ladder

Christ Hoell Like most firefighters, I have a fascination and respect for anyone who has ever climbed or worked from a Pompier Ladder.  As buildings in the late 1800's grew...

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A Brief History of the Pompier Ladder

Christ Hoell Like most firefighters, I have a fascination and respect for anyone who has ever climbed or worked from a Pompier Ladder.  As buildings in the late 1800's grew...

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We're All Zombies, And the Assholes Are Winning

I've been a little jaded lately--confused and distressed.  I haven't been able to put a finger on the pulse of it.  It's everywhere and nowhere.  It doesn't feel like pressure...

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We're All Zombies, And the Assholes Are Winning

I've been a little jaded lately--confused and distressed.  I haven't been able to put a finger on the pulse of it.  It's everywhere and nowhere.  It doesn't feel like pressure...

7 comments

101 Rules For The New Fire Officer

I've gotten such a great response for the 101 Rules for the New Firefighter, that I've written a list for the newly promoted officer.  I've compiled the list from personal...

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101 Rules For The New Fire Officer

I've gotten such a great response for the 101 Rules for the New Firefighter, that I've written a list for the newly promoted officer.  I've compiled the list from personal...

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Firewire 09/11-09/18

For the Kids I don't know if its because my oldest just started kindergarten, but I thought it an appropriate time to remind everyone who our biggest fans are.  As...

Firewire 09/11-09/18

For the Kids I don't know if its because my oldest just started kindergarten, but I thought it an appropriate time to remind everyone who our biggest fans are.  As...