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Today we focus on the top 5 firefighter thoughts as covered every Sunday on FirefighterToolbox. Take the time to re-read these and think about what they mean to you as a firefighter. Consider how these messages can inspire you through your work. Hopefully these messages have...

I have found an inner desire, a constant pull on my heart, which drives me. This desire comes from fulfilling our personal calling. If you feel called to be a firefighter then this article is for you. There came a point a few years ago where I lost my drive and passion for the...

You are assigned the task of vertical ventilation at a house fire.  You perform a quick 360, confirming your spot to vent, and quickly work with your crew to cut a 4×4 louvered vent hole. As you punch through you tell your guys to back off the roof as fire erupts through the...

To Be Save – Never Forget The fire service is a profession that is known for saving lives. There are countless pictures, stories, and books written of firefighters and their heroic actions. Men, women, and children have been pulled almost miraculously out of seemingly...

Firefighters who are trained in rope rescue understand that they are only as good as the rope they are tied to. And if that rope isn’t securely anchored then all of the harnesses and rigging in the world will not stop you from a fall.  Let us look at this from the perspective...

“many are called but few are chosen” Matthew 22:14 The ultimate role of a firefighter is to leave a mark on the system not just a memory. How is this accomplished? Is it by certification, awards, and the creation of new programs or innovations? These are all admirable...