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What is The Hydrant?

and why signing-up is a no-brainer.

Brooks Watson

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HYD #6: PFAS-Free Turnouts & Arsonist Firefighters

PFAS Gear is now a reality! How long will your fire dept delay buying PFAS free turnout gear?

Brooks Watson

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HYD #5: The Heat is on. Stay Vigilant. 🔥🚨

This job is getting more complicated and unpredictable.

Brooks Watson

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HYD #9: It's getting hotter and the job is getting harder. We need to change some things!

Your weekly firefighting news! Served hot and fresh!

Brooks Watson

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HYD #8: How To Attract & Keep Firefighters

Your weekly firefighting news! Served hot and fresh!

Brooks Watson

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HYD #7: Plenty of fire, but who is going to fight them?

Your weekly firefighting news! Served hot and fresh!

Brooks Watson

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HYD #6: PFAS-Free Turnouts & Arsonist Firefighters

PFAS Gear is now a reality! How long will your fire dept delay buying PFAS free turnout gear?

Brooks Watson

HumorHumor

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HYD #5: The Heat is on. Stay Vigilant. 🔥🚨

This job is getting more complicated and unpredictable.

Brooks Watson

HealthHealth

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HYD #4: Bullet Proof Helmets & Magic Mushrooms

Your weekly firefighting news! Served hot and fresh!

Brooks Watson

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HYD #3: Global Firefighting & Old School Tactics

Your weekly news, training and firefighter life stories

Brooks Watson

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HYD #2: This Week In Firefighting

3 Maydays, 3 Close Calls, Flying Bears, Coffee to the Rescue, Bad Press/Good Press, A Dying Fleet

Brooks Watson

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HYD #1: This Week In Firefighting

How technology is making our jobs easier, more difficult and maybe obsolete.

Brooks Watson

What is The Hydrant?

and why signing-up is a no-brainer.

Brooks Watson