After 4 long years, the 9-11 Patch Project has finally brought back the 9/11 Firefighter Flag. Begin the new year by flying the 9/11 Firefighter Flag with pride to mark 15 years of remembrance and support. The full size flags are only available here:…

Not sure when I will retire, but I’m all but positive this will be a phone call my wife will make!

STAY FIRED UP!

Visit my print store to see more illustrations and buy prints:…

Dear Members of MyFirefighterNation,  

Thank you very much for a few moments of your time.  I am a new member of the MyFirefighterNation community.  My name is Steve Cohen, my company is called Lighthouse Uniform Company and my business for the last 40 + years has been to make sure every firefighter has what they need when the time comes to dress up.  You might know us as the Fallen Fire Fighter Dress Uniform Program people.

The reason for this…

By Jason Hoevelmann with Steve Heidbreder

Tool or No Tool?

     When we go to conferences or sit around with other engaged firefighters there is no lack of lively conversation and debate. From world affairs, to sports teams, bands and of course, tactics! There is no better time spent with other firefighters learning about what others do and why. That is the key, WHY, things are done the way…

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This episode is a discussion about ground ladders. It’s a basic piece of equipment that has such a huge value to us on the fire ground, but in many cases, get’s forgotten.  They’re forgotten until they are needed, and then it could be a life and death situation for firefighters and victims.

We talk briefly about some…

Attached is an outline we used for a quick winter operations class at work. I ran across this the other day and thought it would be appropriate to post now.  The podcast is here for this topic as well.  Feel free to add and use this as you see fit. If you have some great tips on operating in the winter, please share with…