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OMG … the “mustache envy” around this place. My site gains a little popularity and now everyone wants to look like me? I’m serious .. mustaches are showing up everywhere … look .. That’s big ol lovable Captain Mac Craft from #3-A Even our messenger truck driver Donnie Foutz has been caught up in the obsession Yea.. that’s Rhett (Fire ...

Oh yea.. I’m hitting the “big time” now! I bet Statter or The Fire Critic don’t have a Christmas oriniment … well, I do. Kinda … sorta… At least Hydrant Gal “thinks” it’s me ..LOL How’s that for a headline Statter?? “Ironfiremen’s influence has no borders” .. (she’s from Canada Dave). Cool huh? I’ve followed Hydrant Gal for some time ...

I just got a call from a buddy who is down in Florida. The Temp is in the upper 60’s and he’s walking the beach in shorts. Another good friend, Captain Joe Schmoe; over at Report on Conditions titled his last post  “Heat Wave.  The temp there yesterday was 78. He even has pics but he’s NOT gloating. Grrrrrrrrrrr! It’s ...

Ok, to begin with; tomorrow is going to be a busy day. The morning will be anyway. Tomorrow is our annual “vacation sign up day”. In the firehouse, we sign up for our “vacation” and “holidays” a year in advance. Time to clean the ol desk off and figure out the days we need… Here in the City, sign ups ...

I mentioned a fewpost back that I wanted to follow up on Chris Naum’s show Taking it to the Streets.  Chris has a regular show on Firefighter Netcast and last week’s was The First Due Officer.  I was brought in late and wasn’t really up to speed as to what direction Chris wanted to go. I did know however that ...

I’m not sure what all the fuss is about but it’s all I’ve heard or seen on TV today. An “up-rise” against new airport security measures. I don’t see what the big deal is. I mean who honestly didn’t see this coming in the first place?  I wonder how many times they’ll let us go through the line? “Excuse me ...

Sorry folks… I’ve been idle for a bit. You guys already know I’m kinda busy and it takes me so long to type these posts out that I just decided to take a “mini-vacation”. Now,  I  have a lot of catching up to do. This morning, I have a little something for your eyes and something to warm your heart as ...

I’m sure one has some where at some time or another, I’m just not aware of it. I only used that title because Dave Statter was explaining to Rhett how a title such as this will / can draw readers. That said, I’m not even sure why I want / need to draw readers because I really don’t have a lot to ...

Seven homeless after early morning Roanoke Fire

Back again from the 2010 National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial weekend. I know here of late, my post have been either scattered or shortened. That said, I also know you guys understand why and I need to say that I appreciate the patience. So, as mentioned previously; it’s been an emotional week or so… both good and bad. The bad part, ...