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To me it's simple, train hard to stay out of trouble, but be prepared when trouble happens anyway! Regardless of what you may read or believe, Rapid Intervention training is still important and relevant, for the team, for the crew, for the individual (remember, you are your partner's first RIT rescuer).
To help me make this point, I have asked a man…
Added by Paul Combs on August 3, 2018 at 11:02am — 1 Comment
Never forget, and keep those still suffering with the scars of that day in your thoughts and prayers.
Added by Paul Combs on September 11, 2017 at 8:31am — No Comments
We Americans can be rebellious by nature, quarrelsome to the point of violence, contentious toward our elected officials, suspicious of our neighbors, and melodramatic about the most insignificant of events. That being said, I will argue that no other nation comes together as a people when tragedy strikes like Americans do. It is, unfortunately, one of the only true…
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Well, anything worth doing is worth doing in your skivvies.
Stay Fired Up, and be your own dog!
Added by Paul Combs on August 29, 2017 at 10:50am — No Comments
I suppose this post could be considered a part-2 to my cartoon published last week regarding apathetic leaders pushing loyal people out the door. This week I want to discuss firefighters who are in a leadership role who constantly belittle, berate, and abuse newer firefighters - you know, the lifeblood and future of the fire service. Perhaps…
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Well, that'll clear it up! The foam finger also comes in DayGlo yellow and orange so not to clash with the Command Vest. Hey, I'm all for fashion management (I may have just found another cartoon topic).
STAY FIRED UP!
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Added by Paul Combs on May 5, 2017 at 7:12am — No Comments
All hockey fans understand the significance of the penalty box. After all, it's a prime opportunity for your beloved team to score a goal with the sinister opposing squad short by one player on the ice, and the penalized team has to form a protective Death Star defense around the goalie in a desperate attempt to stop a frozen rubber rock…
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It has been a while since I’ve posted a new illustration. To be honest, since the loss of my friend to a car accident I have been in a two-month creative canyon (think Mariana Trench) where nothing seemed funny and no amount of motivation could convince my hand to create.…
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Have a happy and safe Halloween, everybody!
STAY FIRED UP!
Added by Paul Combs on October 31, 2016 at 5:24pm — No Comments
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.”
― Socrates
Apparently Socrates was a man of vision to foresee civility's death by the social media firing squad! We have forgotten how to have a disagreement in this country (and perhaps globally) and how to discuss our differences in a respectful way. Furthermore,…
Added by Paul Combs on August 17, 2016 at 2:49pm — No Comments
Heat related illnesses can lead to countless issues including fatigue, nausea, disorientation, injury, and in extreme situations sudden cardiac events. It's hot out there, brothers and sisters - so remember to hydrate and get that gear off as soon as possible.
STAY FIRED UP!
Click here to see more of my work or to order prints:…
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I have got a few more years of stretching hose and throwing ladders in front of me, but I'm sure this cartoon will be me when that time comes. Can't imagine what it's like to know you won't be riding those big red rigs any longer - not sure I want to think about it. But for those of you who have served your years and shed sweat, blood, and tears, I…
ContinueAdded by Paul Combs on February 22, 2016 at 10:52am — 1 Comment
It is fourth and goal with the game clock tick, tick, ticking away. The success or failure of your next play will bring your team victorious glory or public disgrace (and these days, social media shaming). You take your positions, the ball is snapped, you run your route awaiting a precise throw from the quarterback, the ball is released and it's coming your way, you…
ContinueAdded by Paul Combs on January 15, 2016 at 9:52am — No Comments
Here's hoping that each of your Christmas wishes come true, and that we all have a safe and glorious 2016. Merry Christmas, Brothers and Sisters!
Added by Paul Combs on December 25, 2015 at 12:44pm — No Comments
It is our obligation to share our experience and what we know. It was certainly done for us when we first walked through those firehouse doors, so we owe nothing less to the new faces starting their fire service journey. Be the mentor, the voice of experience, and the guiding hand to usher in a new generation of firefighters and EMTs – they are…
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Hard cartoon to look at - even harder to live with! There is NO shame in asking for help. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (24/7), visit their website at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Want to help? Then save, print, and post the small 8.5x11" poster below and include your own…
ContinueAdded by Paul Combs on December 13, 2015 at 4:51pm — No Comments
Most of you know that I assist with the RIT Combat Drills H.O.T. class at FDIC, and that I am passionate about RIT training and tactics. Why? Because who else will be coming to save us when things go wrong? Take it serious, brothers and sisters, because we are the ONLY ones who can save us!
For more information about RIT training topics, here's a link to…
Added by Paul Combs on November 13, 2015 at 8:30am — No Comments
Be afraid... be very afraid if this is your training program! Don't let the complacency monster grow within your agency. Be enthusiastic, be passionate, be creative, be proactive, and train, train, train.
Click link below to see more of Paul's work or to buy prints:…
Added by Paul Combs on October 26, 2015 at 2:54pm — No Comments
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