Here's another thing today's "deflated ball" rants / debates have totally missed.... the "condition" or cleanliness of the balls.
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Not sure I’ll ever have another “Happy New Year”
This was not an accident. It wasn't a car wreck or an act of violence by someone else's hand. This wasn't a stranger I was looking at ... it was my brother laying there ... it was JACKSON and I knew what I was seeing. He was dead. What I didn't know was why.
Read More »Mr. Grinch?…. Santa’s Sexy Helpers dropped by Ironfiremen.com!
A drive through most any community is likely to present an occasional view of feminine charms. It is not the intent of this book to discourage the pleasure generally associated with such a view. However, it should be recognized that one of the factors which sets professionals apart from nonprofessionals is emotional restraint.
Read More »Live streaming…. Ian Swarr Memorial Service
I received several updates yesterday / last night concerning Ian’s viewing. I’m told he is wearing his Fire Department uniform, that he’s holding his pager and his casket is painted fire engine red. I’ve also been made aware that the Brothers and Sisters from Lancaster City have sent an Honor Guard detail….. a very fitting send off for our friend. ...
Read More »New York Firefighter is Finalist for Teacher of the Year…Your Help is Needed!
Your help is needed and this involves a very good man. This man has over 25 years as a Firefighter and is also a public school teacher: John “Motch” Motchkavitz is a Firefighter in Great Neck, Long Island, NY and a long time public school teacher for the Great Neck Public Schools. He is a FINALIST (one of 5, nationwide) ...
Read More »Cold Water Challenge… Harrisburg, Pa.!!!
So I was challenged several times in the Face Book Craze “Cold Water Challenge”. I was challenged once by Kestin Wiemer (link) and the other by Bob Gard. Below is my video of my attempt of the challenge. The charities I choose were the Sons Of The Flag and the South Dakota Firefighters Benefit . I encourage you (if you ...
Read More »Massive Fire as train derails in Lynchburg, Va! BREAKING NEWS!!!
BREAKING NEWS!!! There’s been a major train derailment within the City of Lynchburg, Va. This is “Breaking News” and an ongoing incident as details are not clear at this time. I do know that the Roanoke Regional Haz-Mat team is on-route to the location which is approx 30 miles East of Roanoke. Video and local news links provided below….. my ...
Read More »Behind the scenes… what you may not know about the Detroit Mutual Aid project.
The National Firefighters Endowment (link) made history and opened MANY doors in Detroit last week. It was not an easy task and couldn’t have been done without the assistance many of YOU provided. By now, you’ve all noticed all the hype surrounding “The Detroit Mutual Aid Project” (link) on Face Book, Twitter, your favorite web sites and all other Social ...
Read More »Live Tonight at 7:30 EST, I will be Speaking About Firefighter Suicide and Mental Health on FOOLS Radio
Live tonight at 7:30 pm EST, I will be discussing Firefighter Suicide's and Mental Health on FOOLS Radio. FOOLS Radio is a part of the Fire Engineering Radio community.
Read More »Bringing in the "big guns"
In my experiences, planes rarely crash on airport property and that can work out to be good or bad. Personally, I'd rather they crash off site so I can get to it. Despite being in a big red fire truck, it takes an act of congress for us to get out onto airport property.
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