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Often, the poor image our peers and the public have of us, comes from us.

An enlightening look at the makeup of our fire service.

Comments show that our beliefs are hypocritical once we find a body.
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It is a wonder how we did it without the internet.

Two fires forever in the memory.

"Why did you go?" a reporter asked…

A deputy prepares for a funeral.

Before anyone starts picking up stones, think about how you're damaging the possible lessons learned.

A little November editorial.

We're all going to die. Eventually.

There will always be fires.

VCOS speaker puts you in service faster than a residential sprinkler.

The risk is great, the cost high, and the task is your responsibility.

You may have missed this small fact in the 2010 LODD information.

This particular brotherhood is an exclusive group.

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Injuries during a “training” event make one wonder, what the hell?

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The Vicious Cycle
1 commentAcross the county, one department's problem is gradually becoming every department's problem.

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