FireLife is dedicated to all things “off-duty” that are of interest to firefighters while they are not working/training. Some of the regular columns we will feature in the recreation section include:

Between The Lines
-- written by Derek Rosenfeld, "Between The Lines" is a look at the world of sports in and out of the firehouse. Derek is an associate editor for Fire Engineering magazine and is an assistant baseball coach at Bloomfield (NJ) College. He is a former standout infielder for the Ramapo College baseball team and has more than eight years of baseball coaching experience at the collegiate level.
Off Duty with Kevin Shea
-- A monthly video column following Lt. (Ret.) Kevin Shea from FDNY as he hunts and fishes across the North American continent. Shea will blend actual hunting and fishing with advice and safety tips, techniques and commentary

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Fire Life Recreation Articles

Memories from the FDIC 2013 Ray Downey Courage & Valor Fun Run

Derek Rosenfeld offers this fond look back at one of FDIC 2013's most important events.

The Voting Day After, Part 2

In part 2 of his two-part article, Derek Rosenfeld examines the most controversial figures that were rejected by the Hall of Fame's 2013 vote in January.

The Voting Day After, Part 1

After years of bending to the will of others, the Hall of Fame voters, for once, took a stand.

The NFL Unmasked: Concussions and the Lost Art of Tackling

Now that the 2012 NFL season is entering its third week amid the decrying of replacement referees and moronic, divisive “tweets” from player agents, the subject of the ferocity of the sport was once again on notice, as approximately 120 players were carted off the field with injuries during Week 2.

BREAKING NEWS: Charles Barkley, Dan Marino, and Ted Williams Sign with Miami Heat!

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

Pay to Play, Part 2

In Part 2 of his series on how modern sports teams win and lose, Derek Rosenfeld examines the failures of supposed "big market" teams like the Jets and Mets.

Pay to Play, Part 1

Does spending the most truly translate into winning the most?

The 2012 World Firefighters Games

This October, up to 10,000 of the world's bravest are expected to converge on Sydney, Australia, for the biannual event. Find out how to be a part of this spectacular happening.

What is Rugby? Part 2

In part 2 of his two-part series on rugby, Derek Rosenfeld focuses on the sport's positions, formations, and scoring. He also offers photos from 2011's annual FDNY/NYPD rugby match.

What is Rugby? Part 1

The sport which helped give rise to football is one which is still a mystery to most Americans. Derek Rosenfeld presents this primer on one of the world's most popular sports.

No One Retires, Part 3

Derek Rosenfeld concludes his multipart series by examining those few elite athletes who reflect the other side of the retirement coin: They walked away from the game with something left in the tank, and never returned.

No One Retires, Part 2

In part 2 of this three-part series, Derek Rosenfeld examines some of the most famous retirement flip-flops in modern sports history.

No One Retires, Part 1

When you are one of the best athletes in the world, simply walking away is not an option.

Kayaking Tips for the Active Firefighter - Summer Edition

Lieutenant John Gargagliano of the Hackensack (NJ) Fire Department returns to Overpeck Creek County Park to talk with Derek Rosenfeld about kayaking during the summer, the most ideal time of the year for the activity.