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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function: Retired

Years in Fire/EMS:: 24 years

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Nashua Fire Rescue (Nashua, NH)

Years With Department/Agency: 24years

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.iaff789.org

Web Site:: http://www.strikethebox.com

About Me:: Started the fist website for firefighter tattoos, www.strikethebox.com. I also enjoy flying weight shift microlights.

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Facebook or Other Online Profile:: http://www.strikethebox.com

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I am the creator of StrikeTheBox.com. It's a site dedicated to the art of firefighter tattoos. The site has over 4,000 firefighting related tattoos all inked on members of the fire service. Firefighters from 15 countries have tattoos represented on the site.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: I'm Living the Dream!

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Big Day in Fire Service History!

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 6:04am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Today, April 21st, marks the 130th anniversary of the day the first firehouse pole was installed!

Before that spiral staircases or sliding chutes were used; certainly not as effective as a fire pole & I'm sure a heck of a lot less fun.

If you would like to receive the "This Day In Fire Service History" email, visit StrikeTheBox.com to sign up.

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At 7:36am on June 8, 2010, michael m madsen said…: Hey have fit the new Tato

At 2:26pm on January 25, 2010, Rose Folkman said…: just let me know wut to do or ne info u need. there is some amazing art u got posted up, thx for wanting me to join it!