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TRUCKIES NEVER TAKE THE EASY WAY

Added by Paul Combs on September 24, 2013 at 2:35pm — 1 Comment

FISH OUT OF WATER

Added by Paul Combs on September 17, 2013 at 5:03pm — 2 Comments

SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE EDITORIAL CARTOON


Keep your enthusiasm alive, regardless of what the ol' status quo group says.

Added by Paul Combs on September 12, 2013 at 4:53pm — No Comments

9/11 SCARS - DRAWN BY FIRE Flashback

We will always remember the service and sacrifice of our FDNY brothers 12 years ago today.

Added by Paul Combs on September 11, 2013 at 8:38am — No Comments

USO TOUR



I am honored to be drawing on another USO tour in the next few weeks, so I will not be posting again until mid-September. Please keep my cartoonists brothers, and all our active, wounded, and retired warriors in your thoughts and prayers.



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Added by Paul Combs on August 27, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments

THE PROGRESSIVE THINKER

If you're not thinking forward, you are already behind! Difference makers prepare and shape their future by always thinking of innovative ways to accomplish a goal. So, are you a progressive thinker, or a complacent wallflower?



Always make a…

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Added by Paul Combs on August 23, 2013 at 12:22pm — 2 Comments

PASS IT ON - August Magazine Cartoon



What good is having all your experience and knowledge if you never share it. My guess is you had someone in your career that shared their knowledge with you - return the favor. Teach, share, and pay it…

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Added by Paul Combs on August 9, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

OVER THE EDGE



Many cities are feeling the economic pinch of poor budget management or simply bad economic luck. Whichever the case may be, some city managers are pointing fingers at everyone else, of course, for their plight. This cartoon is not stating that some public employee unions are blameless, because in part, they are (that's why they are in the car and not standing along…

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Added by Paul Combs on July 31, 2013 at 7:46am — 3 Comments

IT'S UNDER CONTROL, NOW!


We all know this guy, right?

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Added by Paul Combs on July 19, 2013 at 1:36pm — No Comments

DISAPPEARING ACT - July Magazine Cartoon

Added by Paul Combs on July 10, 2013 at 3:53pm — No Comments

TRIBUTE



No words...

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Added by Paul Combs on July 2, 2013 at 3:15pm — 2 Comments

GOING UNDER!





I could say many things about this cartoon and my personal experiences, but I am going to give this space up for a friend who is following the noble calling of helping firefighters save ourselves, so we may continue to save others. Sarah Gura and I found each other online, and I must say from my perspective, it was like fate stepping in to say "Hey, it's time to…

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Added by Paul Combs on June 30, 2013 at 9:45am — 4 Comments

SOME LIKE IT HOT!



Oh, there's always that one firefighter who must put the "fire" in firehouse chili!

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Added by Paul Combs 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 a cape, or a bright red titanium suit?



This is…

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Added by Paul Combs 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 beyond the slides.



PowerPoint is a tool, and just a tool -…

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Added by Paul Combs 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 world has not gone completely insane and there is a place…

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Added by Paul Combs 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 over and over, my thoughts, prayers, and empathy were for our…

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Added by Paul Combs on April 16, 2013 at 10:44am — 4 Comments

PUT FIRE OUT - GET GIRLS!

Report: The first recorded history of fire attack exposes the true motivation for the engine company!





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Added by Paul Combs on March 25, 2013 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

CHARGE BEFORE YOU CHARGE - March Fire Engineering Mag Cartoon

Added by Paul Combs on March 19, 2013 at 8:43am — No Comments

ARMED AND DANGEROUS SITUATION



First, let me say that I am a supporter of the Second Amendment and our constitutional right as citizens to bear arms - so, calm down now before you read any further, I don't want your guns! That being said, I am not a supporter of any hypothesis where firefighters and first-responders are armed. I am not a cop, nor do I want to be! Law-enforcement is a highly…

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Added by Paul Combs on March 11, 2013 at 3:00pm — 12 Comments

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