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Disclaimer There are many tools a firefighter needs on the modern fireground.  In this series, we review the five most important physical tools a truckie needs to do his or her job effectively.  (Click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2.) Truckie Tool #1 – Rescue...

Disclaimer There are many tools a firefighter needs on the modern fire ground.  In this series, we review the five most important physical tools a truckie needs to do his or her job effectively.  (Click here to read Part 1.) Truckie Tool #3 – The Halligan Bar One...

Disclaimer There are many tools that a truckie needs when fighting fires.  Most fundamental, of course, is the human brain, followed closely by the training and experience a firefighter develops from his or her years of service.  Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and...

What is the worse possible day? What is the worst possible day you’ve had at work?  Boss made you mad?  Air conditioning didn’t work on a 100 degree day? We Deal With Death & Destruction Day In & Day Out. As firefighters, we know and accept the dangers of our...