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History of the Term Fire Plug & Plug Ugly
The term 'fire plug' dates back to the early 1800s, when water mains were made from wood. The fire department (usually volunteers) would head out to the fire, dig up...
History of the Term Fire Plug & Plug Ugly
The term 'fire plug' dates back to the early 1800s, when water mains were made from wood. The fire department (usually volunteers) would head out to the fire, dig up...
Report From Engine Co. 82 -- Rembering A Classic
In 1972 Dennis Smith penned what has become the best-loved and most honest description of the American Fire Service. Written during the peak of the 'War Years', it shows the struggles, camaraderie,...
Report From Engine Co. 82 -- Rembering A Classic
In 1972 Dennis Smith penned what has become the best-loved and most honest description of the American Fire Service. Written during the peak of the 'War Years', it shows the struggles, camaraderie,...
How To Lose Good Firefighters In 10 Simple Steps
During my time as a firefighter, I have enjoyed the best and suffered the worst a firehouse has to offer. I have met some of my best friends and endured months...
How To Lose Good Firefighters In 10 Simple Steps
During my time as a firefighter, I have enjoyed the best and suffered the worst a firehouse has to offer. I have met some of my best friends and endured months...
A Fireman Gives Thanks
This holiday, I've compiled a short list of things I am thankful for. Some I've taken for granted in the past and some I hold dear to me every day....
A Fireman Gives Thanks
This holiday, I've compiled a short list of things I am thankful for. Some I've taken for granted in the past and some I hold dear to me every day....
Tools Of The Trade - Birth of 'The Hook'
Earlier this year while visiting a neighboring firehouse, I saw that they had displayed a very cool shadow box with all of the different knots used in our fire department....
Tools Of The Trade - Birth of 'The Hook'
Earlier this year while visiting a neighboring firehouse, I saw that they had displayed a very cool shadow box with all of the different knots used in our fire department....
True Grit - Texas Born
Being an indie brand and trying to survive out in the real world with the big fish has its own challenges. There is no way that Hook & Irons can...
True Grit - Texas Born
Being an indie brand and trying to survive out in the real world with the big fish has its own challenges. There is no way that Hook & Irons can...