Model City Firefighter A fire service blog that highlights articles involving brotherhood, pride, and the history of the fire service.

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.

A few months have passed since I posted a few galleries of Firehouse Kitchen Tables that were submitted to us at The “Model City” Firefighter. I am always impressed with the various designs/concepts that firefighters from across the country have ...

A former firefighter and a former paramedic from Colorado have teamed up to work in the food industry. With the food truck craze on the rise, Quintin Galt and Michelle Loop have launched Fire Truck Crepes. From steak and cheese crepes to cheese cake, the food fire truck has quite the variety of food. The truck was located in Washington state, where it was retired after 25 years of service.

As I was returning from a concert in Boone, NC in early April, I decided to post a status update on The “Model City” Firefighter Facebook page to see if any firefighters in the area that followed the site were ...

Dave Cline is Deputy Chief of the Smithville Area Fire Protection District in Smithville, Missouri. Smithville is a suburb on the north side of Kansas City, Missouri. As a fire protection district, SAFPD covers 112 square miles including the City ...

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 ...

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 ...

What can the military bring to the design of turnout gear? For those who have proudly fought for our country, you’ll be familiar with the smart modular pouches and pockets to combat gear and backpacks to carry various kinds of ...

We are now one week out from the Biggest Party during FDIC! As firefighters from across the globe travel to FDIC, we all look forward to the great training opportunities, seeing the latest and greatest products, and visiting with brothers and sisters from ...

While Detective’s from the Kingsport Police Department, Investigators from the Kingsport Fire Department, and members of the TN Bomb and Arson Unit were investigating an early morning fire that involved two people loosing their lives, they caught a break in ...