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Our Books
It's Your Firehouse:
The Little Book Of Leadership Lessons From The Front Right Seat
Build a culture of leadership, not rank.
Inspire excellence from the front-right seat.
Transform your crew, elevate your station.
Lead with integrity, courage, and purpose.
Create a legacy of pride and professionalism.
Total value: $19
Today Just $6.95 (on Kindle)
Fire Service Life:
Your Guide to Building a Career Worth Remembering — From Rookie to Retirement
From rookie to retirement, your complete firefighter roadmap.
Real firehouse lessons they don’t teach in academy.
The mindset every great firefighter lives by.
How to lead without rank or title.
The real firehouse rules no one writes down.
Total value: $19
Today Just $0.99 (on Kindle)
OUR APPLICATIONS
Mobile and Web Based Aplications Designed for Firefighters by Firefighters
FD SHIFT TRADE LOG
Take control of your schedule and never lose track of a trade, overtime, or leave again with FD Shift Trade Log.
FD POCKET GUIDES
Be ready for anything—access every fire service checklist, guide, and procedure instantly with FD Pocket Guides.
FD PROBIE LOG
Turn your first year in the fire service into a record of growth, mastery, and momentum with FD Probie Log.
Own the Job - Protect the Mission - Bring the Heat
The OPB Rules
THe Ultimate Career Resource!
Coming Soon:
My 1st Due Mobile App
The ultimate firefighter career companion, built to track everything from your first probationary shift to your final call. Create and share detailed 1st Due Guides for your stations, apparatus, or specialties, keeping your crew ready and your knowledge organized. Whether you’re a rookie or a chief, My 1st Due helps you own your craft, lead with confidence, and leave the job better than you found it.
WE BUILD FIRE SERVICE LEADERS
WHO OWN THE JOB
Fire Service Life is dedicated to the craft, culture, and calling of the fire service—helping firefighters at every stage of their career lead with excellence and leave the job better than they found it. Founded by Paul Brewer, a veteran firefighter of more than 2 decades, Fire Service Life exists to honor the brotherhood/sisterhood and sharpen the next generation through leadership books, digital tools, and resources built by firefighters, for firefighters.
TOOLS BUILT FOR THE JOB
From practical apps like FD Pocket Guides and FD Shift Trade Log to digital training systems and leadership trackers, we create tools that help firefighters stay sharp, organized, and operationally ready.
LEADERSHIP AND LEGACY
Through Paul’s books, courses, and field-tested principles, Fire Service Life empowers firefighters to own their craft, lead their crews well, and build a legacy of integrity and pride.
DEDICATED TO THE MISSION
Every product, guide, and lesson we build reflects one simple goal, to make the fire service stronger, one firefighter at a time. Because when one firefighter grows in skill, character, and leadership, an entire crew gets better.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you offer one-on-one coaching or mentorship?
Not at this time. However, Paul and the Fire Service Life team are working on future leadership and mentorship programs designed specifically for firefighters preparing for promotion, leadership roles, or professional growth.
Do you have resources to help me get hired as a firefighter?
Yes! We have comprehensive resources designed to help you prepare for written exams, interviews, and academy life. Click here or visit the References tab in the menu bar to explore our firefighter testing and career guides.
Is the FD Shift Trade Log mobile app available on Android?
Not yet, but we’re hard at work to make it cross-platform. If you’d like to be notified when it’s released for Android, click here to join our waiting list.
Is the FD Pocket Guides mobile app available on Android?
Not yet, but we’re hard at work to make it cross-platform. If you’d like to be notified when it’s released for Android, click here to join our waiting list.
Does the FD Probie Activity Log work on a computer, or is it mobile only?
The FD Probie Activity Log is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means it works seamlessly on Android, iOS, tablets, or desktop computers. Simply save it to your home screen or bookmark it for full access anywhere.
Who created Fire Service Life?
Fire Service Life was founded by Paul Brewer, a veteran firefighter with over two decades of fire service experience. His mission is to strengthen the culture, leadership, and legacy of the fire service through practical tools, digital resources, and field-tested wisdom.
What is the Legacy Binder?
The Legacy Folder was created after countless emergency responses where families struggled to locate critical paperwork or understand their loved one’s final wishes. It’s available as a Notion template or a fillable PDF and allows you to securely store vital family and financial information so that your loved ones always know where to turn when it matters most.
What kinds of digital tools do you offer?
We create purpose-built apps and resources for firefighters, including FD Pocket Guides, FD Shift Trade Log, and FD Probie Activity Log—each designed to simplify the job, improve efficiency, and promote operational excellence in every station.
Do you offer department or group licensing for your apps?
Yes, we do! Departments or training divisions interested in using our tools for entire crews or academies can contact us for group licensing and volume access options. Use the Contact page to get started.
Can I submit an idea or feature request for one of your apps?
Absolutely. We’re always listening to the fire service community. If there’s a feature, checklist, or improvement you’d like to see, use the Contact form to send your idea—we often build based on firefighter feedback.
Do you have books or resources on leadership and firehouse culture?
Yes. Paul has authored multiple books, including It’s Your Firehouse: Leadership Lessons from the Front Right Seat and Fire Service Life: Building a Career Worth Remembering. These books are written to inspire leadership, ownership, and pride in the craft from rookie to retirement.
Can I use these apps and resources if I’m not a firefighter yet?
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