Tag Archives: Firehouse

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 ...

For those of you who have been following the site for some time now, you should be familiar that there are several topics that seem to occur in many of the posts on ModelCityFirefighter.com. One of the most frequent things ...

Have you ever been asked the sweep the bay? While it may not be the most interesting task of the day...Why not make the best out of it? Brother Chase Morales and Bryson Constanzo from Texas try to make the best out of everyday chores! When the rookie was caught by his Officer...he feared the worst. Luckily, it didn't turn out that bad after all.

The Firehouse Kitchen Table is one of the most used pieces of furniture in firehouses across the country. This is where crews unwind after a tough run, break bread at meal times, give reports at shift change, and solve nearly all of the worlds problems.

This week, I attended the Firehouse Expo in Baltimore, Maryland for the first time in a number of years. Actually, the last time I attended this conference, I was a 16 year old Explorer with my volunteer department. It has ...

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 ...

This is the second part of Brian Edwards’ story about setting out on a journey to become a career firefighter. In the first article, Brian talked about starting his diet after realizing he had to become “firefighter fit.” Click here ...

Four years ago tomorrow, the fire service lost one of its best. Johnny Earl Morphew, Jr. was killed on his way to work during the early hours of January 28th, 2009. Morphew was a great asset to emergency services across ...