“Masturbarson”…
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009This may not be safe for work. The Onion is always known for their comic genius ala “The Daily Show.” As always, The Onion’s investigative reporting always looks where others fail to…enjoy:
Crime Reporter Finds Way Of Linking Warehouse Fire To Depraved Sex Act
“Tactical Safety: Great Followers Make Good Leaders”…
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009“Examining the process of firefighting to see if there is a better and safer way to operate”
Tactical Safety – Great Followers Make Good Leaders
By: Ray McCormack
There have been many papers and countless books written on leadership and the qualities it takes to be a leader. You could ask ten firefighters what qualities or traits make [...]
“Missed Opportunities”…
Saturday, November 21st, 2009I was working a shift trade at a downtown engine company the other day. History abounds in this company as it will soon celebrate its 164th birthday. I’m working a ton these days as I enjoy a few summer days off at the expense of hunters who need the fall. Unfortunately, it’s payback time of [...]
“Chronology”…
Monday, November 9th, 2009Following an order of operations based upon the chronology of the fire’s location, extension and severity, in relation to the life hazard, ensures we get the most bang for our buck. Having designated areas of responsibility and positional assignments, based upon an order of arrival, gives those who call us a fair shake when we [...]
“The Constant”…
Friday, October 30th, 2009One of the draws to this job for me was the fact that I knew I wouldn’t be doing the same thing everyday. Each day would be it’s own 24 hour career and I would do 122 of them each year. What I later realized however, was that there is actually a tremendous amount of [...]
“Son of Brady St.”…
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009It’s great to see good press in bad times…
We should all remember that Firefighters not only protect the socioeconomic vitality and health of neighborhoods, we also know them better than anyone.
“Moment of Zen”…
Saturday, October 17th, 2009“Budget-Buster”…
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009The Pentagon is rushing to production a new “Bunker-Buster” bomb, aptly named the Massive Ordinance Penetrator, or ‘MOP’ Bomb. It’s a weapon that packs quite a punch and its design makes it virtually indefensible. Times are admittedly tough and Cities are furiously defending their justification of cuts to fire departments. In order to take on [...]
“Fighting Bob”…
Sunday, October 11th, 2009Democracy has become a contemporary virtue in our polarized political spectrum. The Country was founded upon principles related to freedom to practice religion and transcended religious ideology. This gave us free speech and the right to assembly. This was epitomized this afternoon in Milwaukee when the public safety dichotomy of Police Officers and Firefighters met [...]
“Ring of Fire”…
Friday, October 9th, 2009I always hated getting stuck with the accordion position at fires. It’s worse than getting stuck as the RIT Truck…
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