As I sat in the recliner last night watching the NBC Nightly News special coverage about Hurricane Sandy last night, I have to admit…tears came to my eyes. Seeing the fires at Breezy Point, the mass destruction on the coast ...
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I’ve Joined the Team…Team Hunter
While spending the weekend in Martinsville, VA this past weekend, I had two very special visitors stop by the campsite. For the last few months, I have been in contact with Baron Moseley, from Vinton, VA. Baron is a ...
Read More »Product Review: COAST HP314
After completing a few reviews for COAST, I received a new, innovative, top of the line flashlight to review. I honestly didn’t know what to expect as I am not a typical “flashlight” junkie…until now. The HP314 is unlike any ...
Read More »It’s No Myth (The Brotherhood)
When I first joined the fire service, I often heard the guys at the firehouse talk about the brotherhood. As I was just a 16 year old that was joining the Explorer Program (BSA) for something to keep me out ...
Read More »Blowin’ Smoke with Troy Maness
My name is Troy Maness and I live in East Helena, Montana. I have been in the fire service for 24 years. I am currently serving as an Engineer with the Fort Harrison VA Fire Department (Paid/8 years), Asst. Chief/Training ...
Read More »Answering the Call
To date, my department has lost FOUR of our own in the Line of Duty/ On-Duty. All of these were killed/died prior to me joining the department. I did have the opportunity to meet the four families of our fallen ...
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