On July 28th, 2011, the Asheville Fire Department responded to a fire in an office building located at 445 Biltmore Avenue. The events that would take place that day would forever change the lives of those working on-scene and the ...
Read More »Product Review: Blast Mask
BlastMask recently contacted The Model City Firefighter about completing a product review of their product. As any of my frequent visitors know, I recognize the importance of physical fitness in the fire service. Although I was not familiar with the ...
Read More »Welcome to The Family
There are a few monumental events throughout your career that will always stand out above others. Even though I may not have realized it at the time, the day I graduated recruit school was a very big day. At the ...
Read More »Making A Difference…One Step at a Time
Several times a year, my travels take me to events throughout the country where the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation is hosting one of their 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs. Each show or event that I attend, I always try to make ...
Read More »Gettin’ “Back in the Saddle”
While it’s no secret that I have been away from writing over the last month or so, it’s not been my intentions to have ventured away from writing. I did, however, tell myself when I launched the website that since ...
Read More »Bowen IV: Memorial WOD Remembers Fallen Brother
On July 28th, 2011, the Asheville Fire Department responded to a fire in an office building located at 445 Biltmore Avenue. The events that would take place that day would forever change the lives of those working on-scene and the ...
Read More »Interactions with Kids While on the Job
Since coming on the job seven years ago, I would like to think that I have changed in several ways. One, I know that I have realized the importance of physical fitness and how much of an impact it can have on my ability to perform on the job. I would also like to think that I have expanded my knowledge base for this career that requires a state of constant learning. As the days click by, I have also realized the importance of a positive interaction with children and the community.
Read More »FDIC 2015: Indy on Fire Made a Difference (Part 2)
As I continue to reflect back on our week in Indianapolis last week, one of the greatest highlights would have to be Indy On Fire! I hope that each and every one of you who were able to attend would ...
Read More »FDIC 2015: The Show Floor (Part I)
Each year, FDIC seems to become busier and busier for us. As this is a good problem to have, it also means that I have less and less time to walk the show floor to catch up with old friends ...
Read More »Spartan Sprint Charlotte ’15: Mental/Physical Challenges
I survived… All jokes aside, it has been over a year now that I have been looking forward to finally participating in a Spartan Race, an obstacle race/experience like no other. I have covered the Spartan Race events here on ...
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