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Everyone knows that I’m all about the History, Tradition, Pride, Honor and Respect of the Fire Department and I was fortunate enough to be able to spend a few days this week with the Chicago Fire Department as well as my friends and family from MN8 Fox FoxFire (link) . It was a GREAT trip and I’m glad I made ...

It’s New Year’s Eve 2013 and I’ve never looked more forward to putting a year behind me than I am right now. Those of you who have followed this site know the struggles I’ve faced since December 30, 2012. It hasn’t been easy! Typically, for my “Year End” post, I recap my favorite or “most popular posts” from the previous ...

If we can not help ourselves.... our own members... the Brothers and Sisters riding beside us ... how can we be expected to help those we are sworn to serve and protect? Think about that for a minute.

Chief Chatman had told me not to get "too excited" about the visit because they were "just a small rural Department". Well, I can tell you that size, run stats or status (paid or volunteer) doesn't matter when it comes to Pride for the Job.

At one point, I wasn't so sure I'd even make it. Now, I have hope.

Rhett has known for a long time now what works and what doesnt as far as our web sites and social media outlets go. We've shared a vision and ever changing goals and we work every day to reach them.

It’s Wednesday and The Fire Critic (Rhett Fleitz) and I are in Nashville for the 2013 CMA’s. It’s already been an unbelievable experience and I can’t wait to share all the details with ya. If you’ve been following us on Face Book, you’ve already seen some of the stuff we’ve gotten in to. Click HERE to follow Ironfiremen.com on Face ...

Well, like I said; the past few weeks have had me back to square one and been difficult to cope with at home and on the job. This past cycle however has put me back on the path I need to be on.

I don't know if we should rent a tux, wear our Class A's or just be our normal selves and rock our kilts on the red carpet!

How can we be expected to save the lives of the very people we are sworn to protect and serve if we can not save our own?