A lot of things have been going on in the past few weeks, and a lot of things are coming up right around the corner. Two big events are on the horizon for us here in Virginia and if your close to ...
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New Fitness Resource
Found this picture and some other motivational words of wisdom on http://www.tacticalfirefighter.blogspot.com/p/strength-exercises.html They look like they are just getting off the ground but they already have some great workouts on the site. Just another resource for us to continue on ...
Read More »Winners!!!
Well it is a day late but the giveaway contest is over and WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!! The Ratliff Volunteer Fire Department Station 10 in Callahan Florida submitted this picture after doing some RIT training They won the free copy ...
Read More »So Transitional Attack Is Wack huh?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66Pt_qPNdlk] The term transitional attack has been thrown around and debated for a while now. Some of the naysayers say it pushes fire, could raise temps in adjacent rooms, etc. In short they do not like it and I ...
Read More »New TV Show
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi3h9z1YUVc] It has been a little while but finally the fire service is getting another show. I am hopeful on a couple different levels. First I hope this is better than Rescue Me. Quite frankly I could not stand ...
Read More »Maybe he should talk to our Government Leaders
Funny but true! However in times where our staffing levels are being cut we have to work that much harder in order to serve our citizens more efficiently. So it is going to take more training, and more hard work. ...
Read More »Fire Hose Battle Ropes
The “Battle Rope” exercise is an awesome full body, and cardio workout that is perfect for on duty workouts. However sometimes the battle ropes can be highly expensive. Well do not fret you can do all of these great exercises, ...
Read More »The Station Nightclub Fire: Have we learned our lessons?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pXYKQYOXX8] On February 20th 2003 one of the deadliest fires in the history of our country occurs in West Warwick Rhode Island. In the 9 years since have we actually learned our lessons from it? As the result of ...
Read More »Anniversary and GIVEAWAY!
Just shy of two years ago I created this blog. I created it mostly out of anger, I saw a lot of other bloggers out there voicing their opinions and I felt that was a oppourtunity that I was not getting in my ...
Read More »May Drill Of The Month: Know Your District and BEYOND!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2QIH2uz3p8] Knowing your district is VITAL to succesful fireground operations. You may be the best hose stretcher, tactical officer, and firefighter around but if you do not get there all of those skills are for nothing. However knowing your district ...
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