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The Fire Wire App Version 3 – A Complete Modernization for First Responders
Fire Wire App Version 3 has arrived, bringing a blazing-fast, fully modernized experience built to operatewith the speed and responsiveness of first responders. This is not just an update – it’s a complete top-to bottom overhaul using state-of-the-art technology to make sure you never miss a beat when an emergency strikes. In this latest release,…
Read MoreWhat’s New on FireWire?
To everyone that’s been using the app, I’m sure you’re aware of some of the new additions already. For those that haven’t hopped on board yet, there’s a bunch of reasons to download now! SaltyWire: If you’re a fan of the Gettin’ Salty Podcast and a fan of FireWire, you’re gonna love this! We’ve joined…
Read MoreThe Development of SCBA
Early American firefighters had to face not only fire and the effects of heat with little or no water supply, but also the debilitating effects of smoke with nothing at all to protect them. As was the case for firemen all over the world, they could not effectively operate under the heavy smoke conditions encountered…
Read MoreSmoky Joe & The Volcano
The morning of July 18, 1922 started as a beautiful day in New York City. The summer sun was just peeking over the top of the Manufacturer’s Transit Company’s seven-story warehouse on Jane Street in Greenwich Village. A little after 8 a.m. warehouse workers were busy loading wooden cases filled with powdered magnesium, into the…
Read MoreFireWire Top 5: Worst People in the Firehouse
In this series of FireWire Top 5 we go the opposite of our top 5 best people in the firehouse. Today we discuss the worst types of people/personalities that you’ll run into if you’re a firefighter. Hopefully none of us fall into these categories, but if you find yourself saying “Hey that’s me!” While reading…
Read MoreRapid Critical Thinking Pt. 2
(The Seasoned Guy) In the previous article in this series, we discussed the role of “the new guy” and how they should apply Rapid Critical Thinking as they continue to learn the job. For the newer guys it’s about learning as much as possible, and using those skills to make quick decisions based on their…
Read MoreRapid Critical Thinking Pt. 1 (The New Guy)
Being able to think quickly and make the right decisions is not something that every person is capable of doing. You can however prepare yourself to get better at these things. As first responders, we need to have this type of skill due to the circumstances we deal with daily. It’s just as important in…
Read MoreFireWire Top 5: Best People in the Firehouse
In this edition of FireWire Top 5 we’re ranking the 5 best types of people in the firehouse. These are the types of people/personalities that make the job awesome. We all know them, or we may even fit into one of these categories ourselves! So here’s to the people that make the firehouse a better…
Read MoreFireWire Top 5: Best Assignments/Positions
In this series of FireWire Top 5, we’re ranking the best assignments/positions in the fire service. This is all opinion of course, but every position counts in order to get the job done, and there are a few that we’d much rather have over the others. Everyone likes to get in there and do it,…
Read MoreFireWire Top 5: Most Embarrassing Things to Happen in the Fire Service
In this segment of FireWire Top 5 we’ll discuss some of the most embarrassing things that can happen to you as a firefighter. Sure, embarrassing things happen all the time, but when it happens in front of your peers at the firehouse, it can become something you’ll hear about for the rest of your career.…
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