This was in my email this morning from a very good friend, and I thought there were too many truisms in this not to share with my friends on here.

George Carlin's Views on Aging

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we…

Well, where do I start?

Our state and counties are starting to feel the increased number of alarms due to the plain fact, Delaware is growing in population. The only thing that is not growing is Volunteer Firefighters? I still volunteer and very proud of that accomplishment, but my Career counterparts don't like it too much...But thats enough of that. I am writing this blog to uncover our misconceptions that we have developed within this state. We believe that because of our long…

This article is one in a series of toolkits focusing on recruitment, retention and fire service marketing.

Download R&R Toolkit-Prospective Member Guide-FASNY.pdf…

Although I have been the Deputy Director of our state US&R task force and had chief's rank in different capacities before, today I donned the Christmas gift from my wife and children, a brand-new white N6A, marking my new career as a Chief Fire Officer. Last night, a bunch of us gathered at Reilly's, a little pub on the Island's north end, to talk about our future and celebrate our past. Jeff, who has been my friend and brother firefighter for over 24 years, was one of the groomsmen at…

To laugh often and much

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children.

To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends.

To appreciate beauty.

To find the best in others.

To leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy…

It's with deep regret that i anounce the passing of a great brother, friend and long time fireman Donald G. Paterson of Kimball Twp. Michigan, Don passed away shortly after returning home from a call.

Don was a 35 year vetrain of the Kimball Twp. Fire Department and was involved with American Redcross and a loving husband, father, and friend Don passed away Tuesday January 1 2008 and was laid to rest January 5 2008 in Kimball…

This is a short one...the linked story is the real story; keep your wits about you while on the road, because while you might be able to account for YOUR actions while driving, you can't account for the other drivers' actions, particularly when alcohol is involved.

The 1st Asst. Chief of Wilton Fire Department (Upstate NY) was involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver while pulling out of his station. He'll recover, but we all know that this outcome is sadly not often the…