Thomas Slatin

American Writer, Photographer, and Website Designer. Former career Fire and EMS Lieutenant. Oxford comma enthusiast. She/Her/Hers. Lesbian.

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  • About
    • B&N Wishlist
    • Books
    • Cornerstone Content
    • Links
    • Tags
  • Writing
    • Comedy
    • Diary
    • Letter Archive
    • Poetry
    • Writing Prompt Images
  • Photography
    • Found Film
    • Found Footage
    • Found Photographs
    • Photography Portfolio
    • Video
  • Other Stuff
    • Audio Recordings
    • Fire/EMS/Rescue
    • Micro Blogs
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    Ira Vermont Fire Department

    May 15, 2023 / No Comments

    Ira Fire DepartmentIra, Vermont, United States May 13, 2023

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    My Emergency Responder Interview On The Speculative Sandbox

    October 18, 2022 / 9 Comments

    “Learn from guest writer and former firefighter Thomas Slatin about real life emergency response and communications. Topics covered include alien invasions, incoming meteors, nuclear fallout, and more.” —Speculative Sandbox Podcast Thomas Slatin on the Speculative Sandbox Podcast

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    The Art Of Saying Goodbye

    October 17, 2022 / 6 Comments

    It’s an awkward feeling – the one you get when you have to say goodbye to someone you don’t want to let go of, be it a friend, colleague, or loved one. If you do not understand the art of saying goodbye, your relationships are bound to suffer. There’s nothing more important than solid relationships in this world if you want to succeed in life. I defied my parents’ wishes and dropped out of college. I was extremely intelligent, but struggled within the modern educational system. Regardless, my parents expected me to pursue an academic degree. I was adamant about not going back. I knew that there was more for…

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    The Early Morning Came Up Lavender

    September 26, 2022 / 7 Comments

    The early morning came up lavender, putting the stars to bed and filling the sky with gently glowing light. I thought about the weekend I spent visiting my mom, catching up with one of my closest friends, and visiting the places I used to know so well. I met up with my friend Andrew at the local diner in Middleburgh, New York. Andrew and I have known each other since he was 18. We met when we were both active in the fire department, and over the years we became close friends. For whatever reason, common trauma brings people together; Andrew and I were a team, and through our shared…

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    The Progression

    May 8, 2021 / No Comments

    Live Fire Training With Ira Fire DepartmentIra, Vermont, United States May 4, 2021

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    Schoharie County DPW Fire

    December 11, 2020 / 25 Comments

    Structure Fire At Schoharie County Department of Public WorksSchoharie, New York, United States January 12, 2010

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    Burlington Vermont Fire Department – Engine 1

    October 24, 2020 / 3 Comments

    October 2020

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    Savoy Fire Department Engine 2 (Alternate Take)

    March 8, 2020 / 13 Comments

    March 2020

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    Savoy Fire Department Engine 2

    March 7, 2020 / 11 Comments

    March 2020

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    Multiple Vehicle Fire On Windy Ridge Road

    March 14, 2015 / No Comments

    March 15, 2015 18:30

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