LIFESTYLE
AUL COMBS
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAIL
By Leah Sobon
THEY SAY A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS .
IN PAUL COMBS ' CASE , HIS CARTOONS HAVE STIRRED TEN-FOLD AS MANY WORDS IN PRAISE , DEBATE AND CRITICISM . HE LEAVES A LASTING IMPRESSION THAT CAN SHAPE A FIREFIGHTER ' S CAREER FOR YEARS TO COME .
Whenever Combs releases a new editorial cartoon , it sets off a ripple effect throughout the fire service community that can be felt by everyone — from the highest to the lowest ranks , across departments , services and members . His work speaks volumes .
Combs , now retired after 30 years in the fire service , takes his role as a cartoonist seriously and loves being a conversation starter . When he began cartooning , he had no idea that 19 years later he would have over 800 cartoons under his belt . Combs is a difference-maker whether he confirms your thoughts or echos them , creates an emotion , or instigates change with a single image .
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