Jay Lowry

Real World Firefighting

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.

LATEST ARTICLES

Labor Issues

Greek tragedy for firefighters

Fire and EMS will survive but both must plan for tighter budgets while educating public on importance of the services performed

July 12, 2010 10:58 AM

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Mourning the Charleston fallen 3 years later

Not a week goes by without memories of that fateful day at the Sofa Super Store when 9 firefighters died

June 17, 2010 06:11 PM

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A firefighter’s duty

One cannot be safe all the time anymore than one can avoid aging

June 09, 2010 09:43 AM

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Special operations and lean budgets

Any department with a rescue can multiply the capability by putting their personnel on an engine

April 28, 2010 08:57 AM

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The revolving door fire service

We need an aggressive campaign to warn people about the disastrous impact of lowered staffing

April 12, 2010 10:23 AM

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Displays of Heroism

December 09, 2009 06:19 AM

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Making Critical Decisions on the Fireground

September 09, 2009 06:34 AM

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5 Ways to Deal with Politicians

July 06, 2009 08:10 AM

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Remembering Charleston: Two Years Later

June 17, 2009 05:59 AM

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Vent, Enter and Search

June 03, 2009 09:10 AM

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