This shield is quality built and appears to be ready to hold up for years to come. JP uses two 8/9 oz. pieces of leather on their fronts. Mine has recessed areas which are stamped and hand painted. I couldn't be more pleased with the design and quality of this helmet front!
Read More »Brothers Helping Brothers Firehouse Coffee Club – Join Now!
The Firehouse Coffee Club is a monthly subscription box that delivers one to two 10 to 12 ounce bags of coffee from a first responder or veteran owned company. Along with your monthly coffee you will receive gifts with your subscription from various first responder owned companies and items to help you or your favorite firefighter stay at the top of his/her game.
Read More »Element Armor’s “The Game Changer” Vehicle Wax
Scott Tenney, a career firefighter/paramedic has come up with a series of car care products named Element Armor. A couple of months ago he sent me some of "The Game Changer" which is a spray on/spray off vehicle wax. I used it almost immediately on my jeep and have been happy with the quality and protection it gave my jeep since. When I give the jeep a wash, I can still tell it has wax on it because the water beads up.
Read More »Time-Lapse Video of a Firefighter’s Custom Helmet Shield Being Made
Check out this time-lapse video created by Brotherhood Leatherworks. Each helmet front they make is custom and made by hand.
Read More »Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith by James J. O’Donnell
Retired FDNY Lt. James J. O’Donnell has published his first book "Sons of Valor, Parents of Faith". His 30 year career ended with his last response being 9-11. Since then, he has returned to his studies in Theology and Religious education. All proceeds from the book are earmarked for FDNY charities. The book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
Read More »15+ Online Resources Every Firefighter Should Know
Below are just some of the online resources to firefighters that we should know about and utilize. I am sure others will have more resources to add...so look for that in the future!
Read More »Helmet Camera Study Improves Life-Saving Decisions in the Fire Service
Cameras fitted on firefighters’ helmets have helped improve commanders’ decisions during emergencies.
Read More »Video: Transitional Attack in Stockton, CA
On March 4th, 2017, Stockton Firefighters responded to a 2nd Alarm Structure Fire in the 0 block of West Acacia. Fire Crews arrived on scene to heavy smoke from the second story of a two story, multi-family home. Firefighters encountered reinforced doors, slowing forcible entry and delaying fire attack.
Read More »Video: A Quick and Important Message about Mentoring
A quick and important talk about mentoring from Mark VonAppen.
Read More »Helmet Cam: Quick Knockdown in San Bernardino, CA
Quick knockdown at a house fire in San Bernardino, CA. The fire was determined to be arson.
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