"Nothing beats being prepared and trained for the job at hand. Professionals never let their guard down. You must always do the right thing and never fly by the seat of your pants." So goes the wisdom of veteran firefighter Dennis L. Rubin, a.k.a. "The Rube" in rubes rules for survival. Follow him as he traces the ups and downs of his distinguished career in a lively, entertaining and educational manner. Rubin presents case studies culled from personal experiences, mixing in the personal brushes with tragedy and humor that all firefighters know so well. You'll take these timely truths to heart as well as back to the job.