Ah, nice reference, then. I've heard good things about Rescue Me, and am very fond of Denis Leary, but haven't seen it.

(I'm almost jealous. As much as I love being in the fandom, there's nothing like just starting out and getting to experience all the brilliance for the very first time. Being immersed in H&H is a truly excellent way to spend a week. Have you checked out ds_recsredux? All their challenges, but especially the "Starter Pack Challenge," would be a great way to find other reading material.)