Uniform Stories
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
Cancer is scary and troubling and it will keep us up at night, but we are all in this together
I was told from day one to never get off the rig without a tool in your hand
These are the guys who know how to get the job done; they know the things you don’t yet
Many fire departments are successful at knocking down fire with 1 1/2-inch lines and an aggressive interior attack
It’s a little different applying for a job and actually doing the job you applied for
It’s hard to explain the love a firefighter has for his or her tools, rig, and station.
Being prepared ahead of out breaks, balanced by the appropriate amount of investment is key to success
I’ll never forget the Christmas two children explained the Sandy Hook mass murder
As much as I enjoyed the interaction with the kids, it became clear that I had a responsibility to them as well
“Being a fire wife is understanding that even when your fireman is home, his mind may not be”
They may never feel the heat of the fire, but they can feel our reactions
A boy sat on the curb outside, motionless; I walked past him and into his house to find his grandfather, dead.
These ‘golden oldies’ were my introduction to the non-stop action that is emergency services, and the life I have now
Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
Ever read an article on PTSD and wonder, “Does my spouse have this?”
As hard as I tried, I couldn’t protect our children from every episode that ripped through our house. Here’s our story.
I am a volunteer firefighter; I am also gay
