I'm not quite sure what my inspiration was to write this, but the more I thought about it I thought to myself, as Firefighters we are really good at remembering our countries veterans and we are really passionate about remebering our fallen brothers ans sisters in the Fire Service but, I haven't seen much where we really truly honor those who are our nations True Heros, Those who serve "Double Duty".

The more I thought about this subject I started to realize how many people I know that… Continue

Only 2 days till I leave for FDIC I acn't wait, Actually I am getting excited about all of the upcoming events that I am involved in. FDIC, Start teaching a new FFI transion class the 28th, Fire Fighter Safety and Survival week, Ohio weekend at Emmitsburg. All this just in the nick of time, I am definatly ready for a rejuvenation.

I have to chuckle getting ready to post this blog, We had drill tonight at our station, It was nice actually it was somebody elses turn to lead drill so Our Asst. Chief did a drill on SCBA nothing elaborate but good practice. Now mind you he is about 10 years younger than me, Not that I am "Old" yet but not young anymore, anyhow, As an instructor and the Department Safety Officer I took my turn at donning my gear and Pack, making sure it was done properly no skin showing, etc. We carried the… Continue

If your bunker gear truly doesnt fit you talk to your Dept. Safety Officer. That the place to start since this sounds like a safety issue