Tag Archives: Black Diamond Footwear

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.

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Do You Wear Rubbers?

I never do...I don't like the way they feel. You just don't get the same comfort and dexterity in rubbers. Rubber boots people...Rubber bunker boots! Get your heads out of the gutter! I just got the latest Fire Engineering Magazine and right there smack dab on the cover is a shot of a firefighter wearing rubber bunker boots.

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FDIC Recap Part II – The People You Surround Yourself With

I got to meet with several companies both during FDIC and since. Several of which I hope to be doing product reviews for very soon! If you are looking for having a product review for your product, check out more information here. I spoke with Major Mack of The Bowring today on the phone. They are sending me their product to review shortly. There's was one of the busier boothes at FDIC. I think the product looks like a potential tool that years from now will be a staple in "What's in Your Pockets" discussions!

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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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Voting Continues and Listen to the Finalists Tonight on Firefighter Netcast LIVE!

The Voting Continues for the Black Diamond Boots Fire & EMS Blog of the Year Contest. Don't let any early leads make you complacent. Last year we saw some early leads and strong comebacks. Just today we have seen several blogs getting a lot of votes! Tonight (Wed. Jan. 26th), the finalists have been invited to be on Firefighter Netcast. The direct show link is here and it starts at 9pm EST!

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