This chapter breaks down The Salute, The Handshake, and The Knock—three timeless gestures that once meant everything in the firehouse.

The salute stood for respect. The handshake meant your word held weight. And the knock was how you separated the kitchen from the office.

Today, we’re watching those foundations slip. Let’s talk about why they mattered, how we’re losing them, and what it’ll take to bring them back.