Once again, I give you the best firefighting calendars for 2019. I have enjoyed putting this article since 2010. For the most part, each of these calendars below represent dozens of people who volunteer their time to produce and market a calendar each year to raise money for their charity.
Read More »The Best Firefighter Calendars for 2018
While there are no prizes for being named a top calendar here on Fire Critic, there are bragging rights...and ultimately the purpose of this post is to help sell more calendars which will help out more charities.
Read More »MSA’s G1 iTIC Gives Fire Departments the Opportunity to Cost-effectively Equip Every Firefighter With Thermal Imaging Technology
We got to hang out with MSA today. Check out The Fire Critic Facebook page for more coverage. However, their iTIC continues to amaze me! You have to check out this awesome pack and technology!!!! MSA’s G1 iTIC Gives Fire ...
Read More »FDIC 2017 Schedule – Check out MSA G1 & Black Diamond X2 Boots!
Willie, Andrew, Jared, and I will be in town on Wednesday for FDIC. We will be at the MSA booth, the Black Diamond Boots Booth, and the MSA party and NFFF SDRR to name a few events! See you there!
Read More »Video: Massive Apartment Fire in Overland Park, KS Burns 22 Homes
Yesterday, Overland Park, KS experienced an 8 alarm fire that I'm certain tasked all firefighters in the area. What began as a massive fire at an apartment complex under construction ended with expanding to 22 houses on fire.
Read More »The Need for Understanding
On top of our occupational exposure to stressors which can lead to mental illness, we have the same issues everyone else has which can lead to mental illnesses. This puts us at an even greater risk.
Read More »Surviving a Fire Service Career Emotionally
It is refreshing to see more and more firefighters talking about this topic. BC Scott Steiner asks us all to be an advocate for mental health in your department.
Read More »First Responder Trauma and Resiliency Summit 9/17 & 9/24 (VA)
Strength in Peers is hosting a First Responder Trauma and Resiliency Summit on both 9/17 & 9/24 Come and join Willie Wines Jr. and myself as we learn more about mental health and first responders. EMS CE hours are available for ...
Read More »Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
However, to me it isn't that you climb or even how you climb...it is that you take the time to remember...take the time to share with younger firefighters, friends, and family about the sacrifices made on that day.
Read More »Captain Willie Wines Jr. Retires After 25 Years
Even though it took a while to get to know Willie, I think we are very similar. Minus the mustache, farming, cowboy boots, southern drawl...ok, maybe we are very different and that is why we got along so well.
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