I was sent a pair of these boots months ago and have been wearing them at work ever since. They are easily the best all around station boot I have worn in my career. They are lightweight, breathable, and have held up very well to everyday use.
Read More »A Look Back at FDIC 2016
FDIC was held a couple of weeks ago. Now that life is back to normal, I'd like to share about the trip to FDIC this year. I had a great time, with great friends. Each year the event gets better and better. I look forward to seeing you next year.
Read More »If You’re a Married Firefighter or Married to a Firefighter…GET IN HERE!
This Event was truly a blessing to attend. In 16 years of firefighting I have been to many conferences, conventions, and gatherings of all sorts. I have seen our Brotherhood fired up about the job, but never seen a venue with spouses and significant others that were so fired up, supportive of their firefighter, and willing to dedicate the time.
Read More »FDIC Update: We Hit the Road in the Morning
We are hitting the road in the morning. This year, Captain Wines and I are traveling with Andrew Catron (ModelCityFirefighter.com) and Preston Wiley (Valley of the FOOLS). We are leaving early in the morning.
Read More »Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Firefighters 2011
The 2011 Christmas season is in full swing. This year will be no different. The best gifts for firefighters. Some of these are custom gifts and will require ordering...don't worry they are worth the wait!
Read More »Black Diamond Footwear X2 Firefighting Boots – Product Review
I have been wearing these boots for 4 months and I must say that I am impressed. Other firefighters have noticed them as well. Many are always asking about the reviews I am doing. They want to know about the decent products out there. The point is that these product reviews are paying off locally as well as globally with the reach of this blog.
Read More »IronFiremen.com is Giving Away a Pair of Black Diamond X2 Boots
He has had an excellent start to the contest. Firefighters from across the Nation have submitted pictures. He has heard from some as far away as Spain, but no pics from their yet. All the entries will be put in a hat and the winner will be pulled (and captured on video) by a special guest.
Read More »And the Winners are Iron Firemen and Ambo Driver
Here is the moment you all have been waiting for... The winners for the Black Diamond Boots Fire & EMS Blog of the Year for 2010-2011 are: Iron Firemen.com - Fire Category A Day in the Life of an Ambulance Driver - EMS Category
Read More »Voting ends Tonight at 23:59 hours…Keep Voting
Voting continues for the Black Diamond Boot Fire & EMS Blog of the Year. However, voting will end tonight. The winners will be announce Wednesday, February 2, 2011at 9pm EST on Firefighter Netcast (more information here) More later.
Read More »Voting Continues and heats up for the Blog of the Year!
What has been interesting is how on Sunday, Rescuing Providence has narrowed the almost 150 vote lead by A Day in the Life of An Ambulance Driver to less than 100 votes. Last year, we saw the majority of the votes in the last two days. Anything can happen. It all depends on who is pulling for who and how many votes you can get (obviously).
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