Drawn by Fire: Groomed on the Gridiron
As Vince Lombardi said, "A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life." Anthony Avillo and Paul Combs on football and firefighting.
15 min read
Two-Pen Perspectives
Fire Engineering cartoonist Paul Combs collaborates with fire service leaders, fire instructors, and personalities to bring you dual perspectives on important topics facing today’s firefighters.
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Two-Pen Perspectives: Direction for Succession
It is not enough to just leave a place better than you find it...you must lead it better than you found it. A new piece…
4 min read
Two-Pen Perspectives: Serve the Work
Paul Combs and Kris Blume consider the idea of "serving the work" and what it means for the fire service.
3 min read
Two-Pen Perspectives: The Tactical Gap
Anthony Kastros and Paul Combs take stock of the Tactical Gap—that space between the incident commanders and crews working away from them.
3 min read
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Weighed Down
Giving people the best chance means that we are not afraid to change. Check out a new collaborative illustration from Paul Combs and company.
5 min read
The Crossroads
We have to choose to either keep going down the path of hate and discontent or focus on the mission. Christopher Tennyson and Paul Combs…
4 min read
343 and Counting: When Will It Stop?
Mike Ciampo and Paul Combs comment on the terrible toll that 9/11-related illnesses have taken on the Fire Department of New York.
4 min read
Drawn by Fire: Not Your Old Dragon
Paul Combs and Matthew Paglione look at the emerging firefighting issues related to lithium-ion battery fires.
5 min read
Drawn by Fire: Transition to Day Shift
Day shift life can be an amazing opportunity if you come with the right mindset. A collaboration between Paul Combs and Steve Shaw.
11 min read
Drawn by Fire: Coffee Pot Brotherhood
Paul Combs and Steve Gillespie collaborate on a message about the values and information that are conveyed at the kitchen table.
6 min read
Drawn by Fire: Hobby Horse Preparation
Making yourself more efficient and effective when it comes to fireground ops can save lives. A collaboration between Paul Combs and Matthew Paglione.
7 min read
Drawn by Fire: It’s Time to Ride!
Paul Combs and Jennifer Grima collaborate on a commentary on the pressures facing female firefighters and the need to rise to the occasion.
9 min read
