by Captain K | Feb 11, 2020 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Heroes
WHAT IS THE BROTHERHOOD? I am often asked about the brotherhood or bond between firefighters. What is it? For me the brotherhood is something you not only feel, you see it and live it. It is something that is really hard to describe until you have lived it. I believe...
by Captain K | Feb 3, 2020 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Heroes
Why are we so trusted in the fire service? It seems it has been that way since the beginning. We are taught as children that you can always trust a fireman. There are children’s book that were read to us, telling us to trust a fireman. I’m not really sure why we are...
by Captain K | Oct 11, 2019 | Fire Fighters & First Responders
10 Awesome Christmas gift ideas for Firefighters from Fire and Axes.com……….. 10 Awesome Christmas gift ideas for Firefighters. I know it may seem early, but Christmas is fast approaching. At Fire and Axes we’ve put together a top 10 list of gifts...
by Captain K | Aug 20, 2017 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Fire in the News
Coming up through the fire department rank system is a goal of many people, it was a goal of mine. To reach those positions takes a lot of hard work and dedication. As you go up however, the fire service will change for you. Some folks have trouble being told what to...
by Captain K | May 26, 2017 | Fire Departments, Fire Fighter Humor, Fire Fighters & First Responders, Heroes, US Holidays
What is Memorial Day, what does Memorial Day mean to you, to us as a country. This holiday dates back to 1868 and is an American holiday that is observed on the last Monday of the month of May each year. Memorial Day is a day set a side to remember the brave men and...
