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Jay Lowry, Real World Firefighting
Jay Lowry Real World Firefighting
by Jay Lowry

Jay Lowry founded the blog FirefighterHourly.com, and also runs a podcast called Halligan and Hose. He has served as a firefighter and fire marshal and specializes in covering issues that are sensitive in nature. Lowry is a current or past member of the IAFF, IACOJ, the South Carolina State Firefighters Association, the International Fire Marshals Association; the International Codes Council, the Society of Professional Journalists and The Authors Guild. To contact Jay, e-mail Jay.Lowry@FireRescue1.com.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
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