After getting such positive remarks about the first article in the Blowin’ Smoke series, Blowin’ Smoke with Brandon Roark, we are back with more. If you missed the first post, click the link above. This article features Greg Conlan, a veteran ...

UPDATE (Monday, February 26, 2013 at 21:54): Funeral arrangements for Firefighter David Schnepp, from Carters Valley Volunteer Fire Department, who died in the Line-of-Duty yesterday, are as follows: Visitation: 5-9 PM Wednesday at New Harvest Fellowship Church (617 Donelson Drive, Kingsport, ...

It has been a little over a week since I have posted on the site. I guess you could say I have had somewhat of writer’s block. While I have been fairly busy, I am still compiling my thoughts to ...

This weeks article by Brian Edwards discusses the importance of teamwork on and off the job: The fire service is known as a paramilitary organization with flow charts displaying the rank structure. This rank structure displays the Chief of Department at ...

This is the very first post for the Blowin’ Smoke column here at The Model City Firefighter. These posts are to let my readers learn about members of the fire service across this great country that are our brothers and ...

When I first started ModelCityFirefighter.com, I wasn’t sure what would come out of it. I have usually had topics to right about as different events/incidents occur. I feel like things are coming along great here on the site. I am ...

This is the third part of Brian Edwards’ story about competing with the best in the business during his travels across the country. He also outlines his upcoming events that he is scheduled to participate in this year. In the first article, Brian ...