I’m a Philadelphia, PA. firefighter. As a Captain, I’m in charge of running my station and answering calls with my crew. I’m a conservative, Christian, white male and proud gun owner so that makes me either a caveman, or the root of all evil.
I deal with the guilt by listening to old school heavy metal, shooting guns, and building classic muscle cars. I love war movies, power tools, Jack Daniels and Yuengling beer. (Only when I can’t get good German Weizen.)
The blog is an outlet and not an obsession. If it becomes an obsession, I’ll quit. Oh, and if you can’t deal with sarcasm you’re better off reading the newspaper. I hope you enjoy it.
C/A
Ever wonder what the guy sitting in the back of the hook and ladder truck sees from up there? Now you know. This is a shot from the tiller cage as we were rounding a curve at the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philly. We were taking a reserve ladder back to another station and I got pressed into service tillering since we were a man down. Sometimes you have to show the kids that the old guys can still get busy.
October 18, 2008 at 11:12 pm |
What a great site!
I have a very warm spot in my heart for all firefighters.
My dad worked on LAFD, was an inspector for a long time, and then finally became a captain a few years before he retired (28 years and could hardly wait to get to work each day.) So you can say that I grew up with a real-life hero right in my own home. I have often said that if he had been alive during 9/11 it would have killed him. Thank you for putting that rememberance on your site, so many have forgotten. Not me. Never will I forget.
Well, thank you for being the one who runs in while others run out.
May God bless you and keep you safe.
October 27, 2008 at 12:28 am |
Thanks Karyn! Glad you like it.
December 9, 2008 at 12:52 am |
Captain – It is now Monday evening. I am disappointed to find NO PICTURE of the Philadelphia Eagle cheer leaders posted. The Eagles beat the NEW YORK GIANTS – historic foe, contending team and last year’s SUPER BOWL WINNER. GET IT TOGETHER!
December 9, 2008 at 10:29 pm |
FINALLY SOMEONE WHO CARES! I’M ON IT!
January 13, 2009 at 10:31 am |
YOooooooooo Capt
Good job on your site, I didn’t think you had it in Ya..
Be SAFE & Keep The Faith
Murph
January 22, 2009 at 1:34 pm |
Yo Capt. I love the site. I’m a brother career firefighter in Upper Darby. My roots hail from Norristown, Pa. Nice to jump on the site and see someone with the same views. No surprise though since most of us in the fire service rise from Type A personalities. Your blog has been added to my list of daily stops on the internet to see how the world is doing. Not only does it provide for great reading, but seems to pull a chuckle out of me everytime I stop in. keep up the great work. God bless and be safe.
Squid
January 22, 2009 at 7:54 pm |
Thanks Squid. Glad to have ya aboard. You might want to check out Kates Kafe. Shes from out your way and a friend of FirstIn as well.
Stay Safe Bro. C/a
February 27, 2009 at 8:55 pm |
Love the site, will check it often. Glad to see other Christian’s and gun owner’s out there. Hope you keep it up and hope the outlet works for you. I also feel like society labels people who proclaim to be Christian or who own guns as an evil segment of society. I for one am not ashamed and hope all others with the same interests will stand up and hold their representative’s responsible. America is still great and with a little prayer it will stay that way. Congratulations for not being ashamed. Some run from trouble, others run toward it. thank you.
March 15, 2009 at 12:41 am |
Nobody’s better off reading a newspaper–especially since I write for one. Keep up the good work Capt.
April 10, 2009 at 12:38 am |
Cool site Capt. just found it myself. The first paragraph sounds just like myself, just replace the department. Its good to find like minded (to the right) people in a liberal world.
May 8, 2009 at 1:26 pm |
Hey brother. Great site.
Firefighter/medic. Wa state.
You keep safe CAP.
May 21, 2009 at 10:45 am |
Thanx for a great site and the guts to tell people the way it is!…Lead on, CAP!
July 14, 2009 at 8:23 pm |
Captain – nice site. Loved your blog on the Guyfood(tm)photoshoot at the firehouse. Looking forward to coming back to Philly. Thanks!
July 26, 2009 at 11:55 pm |
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113356711852
until dome is back up…i was invited
August 10, 2009 at 5:03 pm |
I think the blog is great and so are you, Captain. You had me between laughing and sputtering. Great site.
September 28, 2009 at 8:58 am |
Keep up the good work, Captain.
October 19, 2009 at 3:19 pm |
Great refreshing site. I so appreciate when someone tells it like it is. You have a great sense of humor and I look forward to following your updates. Keep up the great work it is very enjoyable.
October 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm |
Thank You Cafay1. I appreciate that.