You may already know this but I didn't, and I think it's so cool. Did you know the lines on the side of a school bus relay some very important information to first responders? Well, they certainly do! The bottom…

Halfway through my recent three-week trip to England, my friends and I had a much-needed day to rest and take it easy. We were at a lovely cottage in the Cotswolds and while there, we had to do some laundry…

The first weekend in May is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend followed by International Firefighters Day May 4th.  Firefighters face danger every time they answer a call. We owe each and every firefighter a HUGE thank you not just for…

Book marketing has a life all its own. It’s a joy, a pain, and a challenge. You never know what’s going to strike a cord with a reader and ‘spark’ interest in one book over another.  Embattled Brother is receiving…

Firefighters are givers. They give of their time, their expertise, their compassion, and most importantly, themselves. They give selflessly and never, ever look for anything in return. So . . . when they receive a thank you or just a…

Firefighter Occupational Cancer - Leading Cause of Line-of-Duty Deaths in the Fire Service It’s unfortunate but a fact. Cancer danger within the fire service is growing at a faster and faster rate. Research is ongoing for both preventative measures as well…

The wait is over. For your listening pleasure, Embattled Brother is now available on Audible. Brandon Pollock has once again leant his considerable narration skills to bringing the characters and story of Embattled Brother to audio life. He’s done a…

You’ve been patiently waiting while I’ve been frantically writing and now the time has come for both of us to have reached our goal. I am thrilled to announce that the fourth and final book in the Beyond the Badge…

It’s exciting to see my monthly Lindy’s Lines newsletter growing and evolving both in the content and in the number of subscribers.  I appreciate the suggestions and contributions friends and colleagues have made, that is helping to increase the value…

Brand new to my monthly Lindy’s Lines newsletter is a section dedicated to behind-the-scenes interviews with firefighters that provide a more in-depth look at what firefighters do, their motivations, special insights and some things they’d like the public to know…