Tag Archives: fire video

There’s more to the job than badges and bugles ….

What I'm most proud of though is that I was able to make an impact on the Department, it's members and the people we served. I wont go as far to say I left the Department better than I found it because it's such a different Department today and I'm not sure it's all "good". Let's just say that, like so many others before me; I made a difference (yea Mutter ...I know...LOL).

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Help Support Firefighter Families… it’s what holds us together!

On a mission to honor, strengthen and support first responder marriages and families. 24-7 Commitment offers a safe community, along with tools and resources designed specifically for the firefighting community. These include online communities, guided marriage support programs, local fire events, live workshops and commitment weekends for firefighters and their spouses.

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Company Spotlight: Tailboard Leather / American Fire Apparel

The Companies below have been supporters of Ironfiremen.com, FireCritic.com, our friends, fans and followers throughout the year(s). Many of the Companies you’ll find here are Firefighter owned and / or operated. All of them are supporters of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services. They continue their support this year through our 12 Days of Christmas Give-A-Way (our biggest of the year)! Please take the time to visit, “like” and share their respective web sites, blogs, social media accounts etc. Help support those who support us!

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Company Spotlight: Phenix / Rescue Humor

The Companies below have been supporters of Ironfiremen.com, FireCritic.com, our friends, fans and followers throughout the year(s). Many of the Companies you’ll find here are Firefighter owned and / or operated. All of them are supporters of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services. They continue their support this year through our 12 Days of Christmas Give-A-Way (our biggest of the year)! Please take the time to visit, “like” and share their respective web sites, blogs, social media accounts etc. Help support those who support us!

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Setting And Leading By Example…

I'm supposed to lead by example. You are too .... each of us.... no matter the years of experience or rank. I hope by posting this I am. It's surely another teaching point and quite possibly the most important lesson from the weekend. Clean and carcinogen free .... IT'S THE NEW "SALTY".

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New Training Program from NFPA…Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced the launch of its new Alternative Fuel Vehicles Training Program for U.S. Emergency Responders* (See below), which is now available online. This free, self-paced course teaches emergency responders how to safely deal with emergency situations involving alternative fuel passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and commercial fleet vehicles.

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