First Due Tackle Pass It On – Firefighter, Rescue & Extrication Training
Sometimes we get caught up in all the fancy and extensive tools on our rigs. This is a reminder that we can do great work with simple tools.
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Stein Hospice 5k
Yesterday was a great morning for a run in Sandusky, OH. A few of us ran in the Stein Hospice 5k that was basically an out and back course along the Sandusky Bay and downtown. Many of us know the value Stein Hospice provides to people and their families in times of grieving. We were glad to be a part of the run in memory of those that have gone before us.
Read More »Glass City Marathon In The Books For Toledo’s Bravest
We all were honored to lace up our shoes for Toledo's Bravest that died in the line of duty January 26, 2014. This was a big race with thousands of runners and spectators all over the course. Toledo sure was strong and well.
Read More »Big Run This Weekend In Toledo
A bunch of us are tapering for the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio this Sunday. FF Hackenburg is running the full marathon in gear and a pack while most of our First Due Racing team is running the half marathon.
Read More »FDIC 2014 Re-Cap
The 2014 version of FDIC has come and gone. I had the chance to meet some new friends and connect with some old ones. If you haven't made it to FDIC be sure to put in on your list for 2015.
Read More »5k at FDIC and 5k in Sandusky, OH
This past Thursday we kicked off our racing season at the Courage and Valor 5k at FDIC. Before I could get home this morning some other brothers ran in the Humane Society 5k in Sandusky, OH.
Read More »Experience and Education – A “Crazy” Thought
I've been preaching the combination of experience and education for some time. These aspects of the job should not work in opposition to one another, yet bring forth a more powerful fire service.
Read More »Rental Truck Into A Structure
The driver was pinned and the crew had to remove the victim from the rear of the vehicle after gaining access through the cargo box.
Read More »2013 Santa Hustle In The Books
The weather in Northern Ohio was snowy and windy for the 2013 Santa Hustle. FF Brian Hackenburg set out to break the Guinness World Recod for faster 1/2 marathon in a firefighters uniform, but came up short.
Read More »Last Turnout Challenge Of The Year For Us
Hopefully you have heard about Perkins Township Firefighter Brian Hachenburg's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for fastest half marathon in a Firefighter's Uniform
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