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SUPER EXPECTATIONS - NOVEMBER FIRE ENGINEERING MAG ILLUSTRATION

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Added by Paul Combs on November 14, 2010 at 11:17am — 3 Comments

VETERAN'S DAY

This is a post from last year, but the message still holds true today! Let's remember our Brothers and Sisters who are not only fire service family, but are serving our country, too. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers, and may they ALL come home very soon!

To ALL Veterans, young and old, of all races and many wars - THANK… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on November 11, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

RAKING IN THE HEADACHES

I LOVE Fall!! I love everything about it, except for the allergies, of course - but even they're tolerable with the incredible beauty of a Great Lakes Autumn!!

However, seeing multi-colored leaves carpeting the ground also brings to mind the ever increasing mounds of paperwork and documentation that… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on November 3, 2010 at 8:00am — 5 Comments

THE OL' BALL AND CHAIN - October FE Magazine Illustration

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Added by Paul Combs on October 25, 2010 at 1:52pm — 4 Comments

STRANGE S.O.G. BREW

I am a BIG believer in SOGs (or, SOPs depending on your Department). Standard Operating Guidelines are the foundation for how we approach most incidents and a baseline for what is expected of us as firefighters. Although it is up to ALL of us to follow and uphold our Department's SOGs, I'm putting this commentary on the… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on October 18, 2010 at 2:45pm — 5 Comments

REMEMBER THAT PREVENTION IS OUR MISSION, TOO

I'd like to introduce you to a good friend of mine, and to the fire service. Dayna Hilton and her family of dalmatians are making a difference through their energetic fire education programs. I first met Dayna and Sparkles through email a few months ago and quickly became a huge fan of their passion and dedication for… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on October 7, 2010 at 7:04pm — 7 Comments

TOO FAST FOR TEENS!

Like much of my commentary, this piece was created out of frustration and anger. I have witnessed kids being cut out of cars they should never had the opportunity to drive, too many times. Obviously, any car can hurt and/or kill. Trust me, I found plenty ways to get into trouble driving a '74 Pinto as a teen. However, placing… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 28, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

BOOK AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30th!!!

Well, Drawn By Fire is almost here and I'm getting excited about seeing my book for the first time!! I will be signing the limited edition prints that will go to the first 100 orders tomorrow - so, big day at the drawing board. Will post a few photos over on my Facebook page when I can.

If you are interested… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 22, 2010 at 2:55pm — 3 Comments

DEATH TRAPS - SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION

The late Francis Brannigan said it best, "The building is your enemy; know your enemy". Building construction is getting lighter, more synthetic, and failing sooner under fire conditions; we are wearing more thermal protective gear and going in further - it's obviously a dangerous and often deadly… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 17, 2010 at 1:40pm — No Comments

FOREST SUPER HERO

I can't say enough about how much I admire wildland firefighters!! We do brush/field fires in my area, but nothing on a large, hundreds of acre, scale. My hat is off to the men and women who do this day in and day out - stay safe Brothers and Sisters!

To see more of my work or to purchase… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on September 2, 2010 at 7:31am — 2 Comments

UNSEEN KILLER - AUGUST MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION

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Added by Paul Combs on August 19, 2010 at 9:38am — 9 Comments

GROUND ZERO BEACON

Let's get something straight before the hate mail begins to fly; I am not an Islamaphobe, and I DO support Islam's Constitutional right for Muslims to worship where they choose, though very reluctantly in this case. Just because you CAN put a Mosque at Ground Zero, doesn't mean you SHOULD put a Mosque at Ground… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on August 17, 2010 at 1:40pm — 30 Comments

CLUELESS CONGRESS

Just when I thought it was a good time to put down my pen and take a vacation, Congress goes and does something so asinine, so incredibly self-serving, that I couldn't let it go without commenting.

This past week our elected leaders shot down the 9/11 Health Bill, 255 to 159, which lacked the 2/3 votes needed… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on August 1, 2010 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

NO TIME TO STOP!

'Nuff said!!!

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Added by Paul Combs on July 27, 2010 at 10:30am — 10 Comments

JULY MAGAZINE ILLUSTRATION

Sorry, forgot to post this month's magazine commentary. Thanks for the gentle nudge by Chief Murphy:)

Not sure what else to say about this piece other than it's a "sign of the times". The fear of litigation may be pushing many Dept policies, but I'm not sure what choice the policy makers have. Lawsuits,… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on July 24, 2010 at 11:17am — 4 Comments

BLAZIN' RACE 5k

Hey, Gang: If you're in the NW Ohio area, please come join us for the 4th annual Blazin' Race 5k (July 31st, Bryan, Ohio) - an event sponsored by firefighters, for firefighter wellness. All proceeds go to the Bryan Fire Department (my Department) to purchase fitness equipment and programs to help keep us ready to serve our community. It's also a great way to promote wellness and positive relations with the general public. If you'd like more… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on July 21, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

WHAT BROTHERHOOD?!

I'm pissed - and have been for months about this topic. I can't begin to tell you how much I hate the divisive and contentious career v. volunteer crap!! I see this play out too many times as it tares good, well trained, dedicated departments to shreds. I'm tired of volunteers whining about their lack of respect, tired… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on July 14, 2010 at 8:30am — 17 Comments

THE BLAME GAME

For those of you that have not read Chief Halton's commentary in June's Fire Engineering magazine "Is Making A Mistake A Crime?", please take a moment to do so - trust me, it's worth your time. My second illustration this month plays along many of the same lucid points made in his commentary and highlights the challenge… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on June 22, 2010 at 3:01pm — 4 Comments

RETIREE PLACEBO

Perhaps this illustration is a bit over the top, but it is an unfortunate reality for many of our retiree and disabled Brothers and Sisters. Pension benefits often do not cover sky-rocketing medication costs, not if you intend to eat, too. Volunteers have it worse, yet - some gave 20 to 30 plus years of service to a… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on June 8, 2010 at 9:16am — 6 Comments

THE PUPPET MASTER

One of my all-time favorite quotes pretty much sums up my feelings on this month's commentary; "Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results" - George S. Patton.

Nothing is more demoralizing than to have a job or responsibility ranked from underneath you,… Continue

Added by Paul Combs on May 24, 2010 at 9:30am — 3 Comments

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