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.
Why would anyone want into my nightmares?
Unless our patient is carrying a holster or a sign that says, “I have a gun,” I’m not likely to notice it
The uniform tries to hide all the problems, frustrations and disappointments we‘re feeling inside and project a clean, crisp, tough exterior
I gotta wonder what blast to the ticker he’ll give me next
It seems like every time a firefighter dies due to a heart attack, it’s quiet
The most important thing a fire officer has to know is the capabilities of his or her people
If we want to be good at what we do, we don’t really have a choice
In my book, there is a difference between horseplay and pranking
We are here to save lives and protect property and get out alive
Just what were the individuals thinking in the moments leading up to that event?
Don’t just be there for the laughs, but be there for the tears as well
