The alarm rang at 0600. Tom normally got up at this time. He kissed his wife while she slept and checked the kids. He put on his running shoes and headed off to the park that was near the station
As firefighters travel in search of more knowledge for this great profession you come across great “Tips” or “Tricks” to help get you and your crew home safe after every job. I have been fortunate enough to come across several of these tips over the years. Nationally known instructors from all over the country have taught these tips at H.O.T. classes and conventions for years. All with the same goal in mind, to make sure we all Go Home Safe! Instructors such as Lombardo, Dugan, Goldfeder, Pressler, Ciampo, Dodson, and Laskey, have made every effort to impart lessons they have learned to us, to make a safer fireground. The following list is a compilation of the Tips and Tricks I have picked up from these fire service legends in hopes that others may also learn them and pass them on.
what is in your helmet?
I'll tell you what's in mine and what I think should also be in yours.....
“Fireman?” Can we still use that term in the world of political correctness? You are probably telling yourself that we are all firefighters, and guess what? You’re right. But there are still firemen out there and better yet, there are still firemen coming up through the ranks. These firemen have nothing to do with being a man. This title does not recognize gender or race, not even your pension status. In fact some of the firemen that I respect the most may be sisters.......
In our “society” we use a lot of acronyms such as FTM, PTB, EGH, etc…. wise words from wise men, words to live by.
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