âCowards and champions have the same fears. The difference is how they attack them.â
âThe only shortcut, is work!â
âHard work beats talent. Hard work beats luck. Hard work beats everything. Get the job done. Donât look around to see if others are watching. Donât seek recognition. Donât seek approval. You donât need it. You will be better without it.â
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For THEM Tuesday : 8/5/25 - Chunk Nelms
What does search look like for you? In your organization, in your fire company, as an Incident Commander, as a fire instructor. âSearchâ has changed over the years. Obviously, we are still looking for 2 thingsâŚ
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Sunday Sermon : 7/27/25 - Shawn Raymond
Itâs Sunday morning and Iâm about to get off. I answered a phone call on the main line at the station during shift change with an offer of overtime. âYeah sure, where do you want me to ride?â, I said. âDowntown ates hereâŚ
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Forcible Entry Friday : 7/11/25 - Chunk Nelms
Everyone has their own approach when it comes to softening a structure. This is true no matter if we are talking residential or commercial. This could be whenâŚ
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Throw âEm Up Thursday : 7/3/25 - Chunk Nelms
On many of our truck companies in the city, ladders fall on the Truck Chauffeur and #4 firefighter, the OV, on instances when we have the staffing. But the question is often asked, why are we throwing ladders? WellâŚ
