Don't Leave Your Gear Out
Here is why we don't leave our gear out when we leave the station at the end of our shift
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Firehouse
Projects, notes, and lessons grouped by subject.
Early Morning Structure Fire
There is nothing like waking up to tones at 4am to hear "Attention all units: structure fire..." We quickly jump out of bed, climb in our bunker gear and prepare to ...
Rookie Life
The life of a rookie is a complex thing. After completing fire academy, they are learning the ropes and discovering what they can do as a fire fighter. Every time th...
Why I do what I do
In a world where chaos and danger loom, there are those who choose to rise above fear, don their gear, and run towards the flames.
LADDERS, BOTTLES AND PUSH-UPS
Fire academy was, for me, an experience I will never forget. Not only did I learn a lot about fire fighting, I learned a lot about myself.
In the Beginning
Welcome to my new blog, Sawdust & Splinters. I am a firefighter/paramedic working for a small town fire department. I would like to share stories from life in the ED...