Uniform Stories
Our job search should be short, for who could deny a retired firefighter employment?
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
It’s not unusual for a firehouse to house a spirit or two
Official statistics show that 343 firefighters lost their lives on that day, but there were really 344
For all the men and women who were killed during the 9/11 attacks, there were countless lives saved by the bravery of others
From ‘Emergency!’ to ‘Third Watch,’ discover the television series that have motivated individuals to pursue roles as firefighters, EMTs, and police officers
Firefighters weigh in on the most unrealistic portrayals of their profession in film and TV
Could you add to these slang terms that only firefighters would know?
These next few months of fire academy training are going to test not only your resolve, but also your mental and physical limits
I look forward to the days when the horrific memories are gone forever and just the good ones survive
To those of us on the job, the helmet is a tradition that allows us to express our respect for those who have gone before
None of us gets through a career in firefighting unscathed
There is always the chance that something will happen that we have no control over; it’s those fears that keep us up at night
Some people just aren’t fit for the volunteer life – you know, like people who enjoy sleep
If you recognize more than a few of the following traits in yourself, head over to headquarters and grab an application
Don‘t relax because you got accepted to a fire academy; this is the perfect time to be proactive and get things done
The role, though thankless, is endlessly important.
Putting our children in the path of danger goes against every instinct we have
I would rather go into a fire with a poor test-taker who has more time on the job than me, than the guy who aced the test but hasn’t seen diddly
The uniform tries to hide all the problems, frustrations and disappointments we‘re feeling inside and project a clean, crisp, tough exterior
From cooking meals for the families, to planning benefits, I’m proud to be working alongside all of them
I gotta wonder what blast to the ticker he’ll give me next
It is a person’s individual right to train and respond to emergencies, be it as their full time job or as a volunteer
It’s not the uniform, it’s the person wearing it who makes it more than just cotton, stitches, patches and polyester
Trauma is an inherent part of their job, but their trauma is largely invisible to us
If you are a boss and are offended by any of the following, well I’m sorry for that
Long ago, on a highway far, far away, a pickup truck was traveling more than twice the posted speed limit
The fire was actually held to the room of origin, but the smoke damage throughout the building was extensive
