Hook and Irons

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.

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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.

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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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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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The Damn Few

The following is a guest blog by Capt. Mike Yetter, currently a USAR member, he is a training Capt with MDFR and former Captain of 'The Meat Grinder,' Aerial 29. “The...

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The Damn Few

The following is a guest blog by Capt. Mike Yetter, currently a USAR member, he is a training Capt with MDFR and former Captain of 'The Meat Grinder,' Aerial 29. “The...

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On The Importance Of Independent Fire Instruction

A few years ago members of Firehouse 2 were sitting at the dinner table talking excitedly about attending the upcoming Orlando Fire Conference when the Battalion Chief walked out and after...

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On The Importance Of Independent Fire Instruction

A few years ago members of Firehouse 2 were sitting at the dinner table talking excitedly about attending the upcoming Orlando Fire Conference when the Battalion Chief walked out and after...

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Gratitude

Gratitude

Guest blog written by Capt. Mike Yetter of MDFR “The heaviest debt is that of gratitude; When ‘tis not in our power to repay it.” -Benjamin Franklin A few years...

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Gratitude

Guest blog written by Capt. Mike Yetter of MDFR “The heaviest debt is that of gratitude; When ‘tis not in our power to repay it.” -Benjamin Franklin A few years...

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5 Year Anniversary - H&I Evolution

5 years ago Hook & Irons was born on the back porch of our firehouse.  I had been frustrated with my own department and felt I didn't have a productive outlet...

5 Year Anniversary - H&I Evolution

5 years ago Hook & Irons was born on the back porch of our firehouse.  I had been frustrated with my own department and felt I didn't have a productive outlet...