Tag Archives: World Trade Center

We reminded them that beyond all the big red trucks, sirens etc was some of the latest technologies and innovations in the Fire Service (SCBAs, TICs, Turnout Gear etc). Technologies and innovations that THEY will be using when they enter our ranks. I think (and hope) they understood our message. THANKS AGAIN to Corey Breese for bringing them by

Now, they have to learn the details. The details of every aspect of the job ... an ever changing job at that. They have to build upon the foundation gained in Recruit school. They have to learn to carry the dedication and enthusiasm they maintained while in Recruit School throughout an entire career.

It's more than a t-shirt, helmet sticker or catchy slogan for me. I hope I don't need any of that crap. I'd rather you know that I remember EVERYDAY and would hope you can tell that by my actions and not by the slogan on some shirt or hat that I'm wearing.

Every morning I see these faces, my thoughts go back to that day and the great acts that these men carried out.

It's the hardest thing I've ever done yet somewhere deep down, somewhere deep down in your soul and out of that stairwell, you find the strength the keep climbing. It transforms you. I was in that stairwell climbing but I was also somewhere far away. Sweating, out of breath and burning with pain yet at peace.

Yea… I’m here and back at Lucky #13  on duty today.  As usual, I was simply “swamped” over 4 day break and didn’t find the time to check in. When I say “swamped”, I mean that literally. I’ve been knee deep in mud and muck for about as long as I can stand. No, that’s NOT my tractor but the ...