Tracy, you said that you are a fireman, what a wonderful thing. Welcome to our forum, this will be a place that will help you to learn how to become a great beekeeper. Ask your questions, all questions are powerful and will get good answers, just ask, never feel a question does not deserve an answer. This forum is a really friendly place, you will make some friends here. Have a beautiful and wonderfully great day, lovin' our lives we live. Cindi