SOME LIKE IT HOT!
Oh, there's always that one firefighter who must put the "fire" in firehouse chili!Click link below to see more of Paul's work or to order prints: http://www.artstudioseven.com/page-LE_Prints.htm.See More
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Monday Morning Quarterbacks
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Job Losses
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Snake In The Grass
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SOME LIKE IT HOT!
Oh, there's always that one firefighter who must put the "fire" in firehouse chili!
Click link below to see more of Paul's work or to order prints:…
Posted on June 7, 2013 at 10:23am — 2 Comments
YOU ARE NOT INVINCIBLE!
Let's see a show of hands (metaphorically speaking) - who has a suit of armor that will protect them from almost any accident, catastrophe, or evil genius? Anyone? ...I didn't think so! However, how many of us will take on preventable risks with the same brazen carelessness and complacency as if we're wearing…
Posted on May 17, 2013 at 10:19am — 1 Comment
EXCITING LIKE TOAST
Does PowerPoint make the instructor, or does the instructor make the learning experience? Don't get me wrong, PowerPoint is a wonderful tool and a great visual aid, but when you lean on technology and slides too much, the only thing being taught is that you don't know your material well enough to expand…
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 8:05am — 2 Comments
FDIC IS FINALLY HERE!
I have to admit, with the horrific events of this past week (and the ongoing drama) and the current political turbulence around the country, I NEED the FDIC more than ever to recharge my batteries and renew my sense of being. I want to reunite with cherished friends and meet new ones. I want to know that the…
Posted on April 19, 2013 at 9:53am — 3 Comments
BOSTON GIVES DEATH A BAD DAY
In the aftermath of yesterday's cowardly act of terrorism in Boston, and as the injury report began to rise, I could only think about how much worse this violent act could have been if not for the quick action of Boston F.D., P.D., EMS, and U.S. National Guard. As I sat and watched the same horrific images…
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 10:44am — 4 Comments
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David Doudy commented on Paul Combs's blog post SOME LIKE IT HOT!"Paul,
We live in the Northwest of New Mexico... Hatch Chilli is inlcuded in EVERY meal.... If you are every out this way stop in, we will fix you up a meal that will keep the hair off your chest for months!!"
Paul Combs posted a blog postSOME LIKE IT HOT!
Oh, there's always that one firefighter who must put the "fire" in firehouse chili!Click link below to see more of Paul's work or to order prints: http://www.artstudioseven.com/page-LE_Prints.htm.See More
Richard Mistkowski commented on Paul Combs's blog post YOU ARE NOT INVINCIBLE!"You would think that this would be a "no brainer"? It's a problem and it amazes just how much of a problem it is. Good point!"
Profile Information
- Department:
- City of Bryan F.D.
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/EMT
- Years of public service:
- 15
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Manpower and Staffing
- Professional Qualifications:
- Firefighter II; NREMT-B; HazMat Technician; Fire Instructor I; Fire Officer I
- Topics you provide training for:
- Ground Ladders; Search and Rescue; RIT
- Areas of expertise:
- Editorial Cartoonist for Fire Engineering, Fireengineering, and JEMS.
Ground Ladders; Search and Rescue; RIT
- Bio:
- Paul Combs is a classically trained artist, award winning illustrator, and firefighter/EMT. That’s right, this unlikely combination has made Paul one of the most compelling and distinctive cartoonist/illustrators in America today. Paul burst onto the scene of emerging illustrators with a refreshing new style that married classical realism, manic energy and a zany imagination for caricature. His lavishly detailed illustrations are published worldwide in newspapers, magazines (print and online), and books. He also contributes editorial cartoons to Fire Engineering magazine, Fire Engineering.com, JEMS, and Public Safety Communications on a monthly basis.
In conjunction with his career as an illustrator, Lieutenant Combs is a fifteen-year veteran firefighter for the city of Bryan (Ohio) Fire Department where he is a Firefighter II, NREMT-B, HazMat Technician and Instructor for the City of Bryan Fire Training Academy.
Paul is the author of Drawn By Fire.
- Web site:
- http://www.artstudioseven.com
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well from the south of america ! exactly COLOMBIA a firefigther say ! YOU ARE THE MAN ! great job great art ! some of my partners are practicing the english just for can smiley and enjoy your art ! please never stop !
Paul: I would like to ask your permission to use your art work showing the two firefighters in the jump seat with one that has a sign "I ve Been Thinking About Suicide Please Help" can you give me a call at 250-732-3924 or email: firefighterveteran@hotmail.com I am the executive director for North American Firefighter Veteran Network on the web firefighterveteran.com We are hitting back at the suicides in the service and your art work on this is what is needed to be on every wall in every firehall in America.....can we talk...thanks
shannon pennington
firefighterveteran.com
ex iaff 26 year career firefighter
I have a lot of reading ahead of me....2012 is gearing up to be a busy year
Thanks for the warm welcome Paul! I'm looking forward to gaining valuable insight from all the articles and postings (as soon as I learn how to navigate the pages lol)
Paul -
Big fans of your artwork here !
Please check your email (paulcombs@cityofbryan.net) regarding an annual fundraiser we do here for the Great Lakes Burn Camp. Would love and appreciate a donation of art from you.
Cheers!
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