Trial by Fire .. a MUST SEE video
Thanks to Chief Billy Goldfeder for getting us this video. Everyone, firefighter or not; take the time to WATCH THIS ! TRIAL BY FIRE: Lives Reforged TRAILER from Megan Smith-Harris on Vimeo. Dont...
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Taking “Brotherhood” to the FDNY and so much more!
I knows it’s been a few days since my last post but I have to tell ya. Our trips here lately are so jam packed and emotional that, for me; it takes a couple days for everything to sink in. I want to...
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How to “shock” a porn star
Apparently, all you need to do is give her an application to the Cave Spring Volunteer Fire Department. You may remember back in June when we broke the story about, an ex-porn star volunteering at the...
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WTF ! Rookie Randy leaving Lucky #13
In the words of Chief Billy Goldfeder … WTF ! Well Trained Firefighter … and I hope that’s how our little “Rookie Randy” is leaving station #13… well trained. It’s been a good ride and I’m gonna miss...
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I’m an idiot …(but I did place 3rd in a mustache contest)
. LOAO .. yea … imagine that! I really am. Well, maybe just part idiot and the other part really REALLY lost and messed up…. either way, I should be better than this ( I was at one point anyway)....
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When firefighters need rescue!
. It’s what we should all be good at. Actually, it should be what we do best … SAVING OUR OWN! I haven’t been around for a while and I think most of you have some sort of an idea why, but; I’m not sure...
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A variation of “OJT”
. Photo by Nate Camiford (RoanokeFire.com) For most folks, “OJT” means On Job Training. For me however, at least here lately; it means On Job Therapy. In my last post “When Firefighters Need Rescue”...
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The search for something I can do….
For the 2nd time today, CONGRATULATIONS are in order. Most of ya know that I was entered in a mustache contest for Hosed The Movie. The contest ended up being a two stache race between myself and one...
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A Ticking Time Bomb..
. If you've followed Ironfiremen.com for anytime at all, you have probably noticed a significant change in the style / subject matter of my writing over the past year. More recently, I've tried to get...
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The Youth of FDIC …..
Photo by M. Schimmel If you didn’t attend FDIC 2014, you missed one HECK of an event! As FDIC continues to grow, hopefully so do we (as individuals and the Fire Service as a whole). I know that The...
View ArticleI almost cried … FDIC continued
I haven’t talked about it a lot but now I can. He’s been nervous … real nervous. Rhett has been scheduled to teach at FDIC for some time now and I can tell how it has worried him in the past few days....
View ArticleStatter naked, tons of pics and More from FDIC ….
Ok, let me clean up the last post a little or at least explain some of the pics. I don’t know how but I managed to loose more than 1/2 of it in the publishing process. I was pushed for time so instead...
View ArticleCaptain Wines and the Fire Critic … here comes trouble!
The brothers of B-shift here at “Lucky #13″ must have had one heck of a shift. I got to work at 06:20 am and found one of the brothers passed out on the couch …. note the drool stain on his shirt..LOL...
View ArticleRandy's Moma …
I haven’t met her yet but Im sure Randy’s moma is proud … if not, she should be. Me? … I’m undecided as of yet. Now, don’t get me wrong … I like him. He’s eager to learn. Open to new ideas and...
View ArticleAN EMOTIONAL FEW WEEKS, THE FIRE CRITIC, CHIEF GOLDFEDER, ZACH GREEN AND FOXFIRE
Chief Billy was upset that he wasn't able to take us by their Fallen Firefighter Memorial before he ran out of time. We told him not to worry about it .... just give us the address and we'd be sure to...
View Article"LEADERSHIP IS A GIFT, GIVEN BY THOSE WHO FOLLOW"
The video is just over 50 minutes long.... TRUST ME .... don't hit play until you're dedicated to watching the entire video ... IT WILL BE THE BEST 50 MINUTES YOU'VE SPENT TODAY!
View ArticlePutting water on the fire! ( and Day 5 of Santa's Sexy Helpers)
If we put the fire out, there will be nothing to "flash". If the fire is extinguished, it can not weaken or burn through lightweight trusses / construction. When a fire is no longer burning, it can no...
View Article2011 Ironfiremen.com's Year in Review!
I'm not sure what I've done to deserve the life I've been given this past year but I am truly THANKFUL. Together, Rhett and I have made the journey of a lifetime in just a few short years. I can only...
View ArticleThe “Take” from #FDIC 2015
When I talk about "Take", Im talking about knowledge, experience, networking, friendships, ideas etc. What was your "take" from FDIC? I hope everyone who attends comes away with SOMETHING... if you...
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