Nothin’ like a polished turd

When you’re on a tight budget, you have to make do with what you’ve got or can find for cheap. Even when it comes to your fire apparatus. Fire truck refurbishment can do wonders, but there are just some things even magical unicorn pixie dust can’t fix.

Firefighting: The Weight of Responsibility

By Sam Wallace Addiction & Mental Health Resources for First Responders Emergency responders are the first professionals on the scene after an accident, a medical emergency or even a mass-casualty incident. The unique pressure of a first responder job can often take quite an emotional toll, and it is not uncommon for law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics to …