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Douglas Mitchell, Jr.'s Blog – November 2016 Archive (2)

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The Sunday Preach:
 
Chapter 25: We Save Lives
 
Perhaps no greater reward in our line of work than that of saving a life from the ravages of fire. While it is the number one aspect of our job "to save lives and property" it doesn't always get the…
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Added by Douglas Mitchell, Jr. on November 20, 2016 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Ladders: For Us, By Us.

The Sunday Preach

Chapter 22: Ladders, Ladders, Everywhere

"Portable ladders want to be used at fires. They want to get out of their ladder racks and be used, see the light of day, be near the heat and smoke, and help you do your job more quickly and easily. They live to be thrown against residential building fires. It makes them happy. They love to be carried or dragged into place by one firefighter. They want to be placed at the level of the residential windowsill for…

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Added by Douglas Mitchell, Jr. on November 4, 2016 at 10:11am — No Comments

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