"I have to agree with Mr. Cox and Mr. Wilde. I am also a new Firefighter on a volunteer department. If you want to see a change, just do the job your there to do, and do it without complaining or arguing. I know it's an old cliche, but…"
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Matt Maihle replied to Dustin Miller's discussion True Pride, True Ownership?!?! in the group “Pride and Ownership”
Michael Bricault replied to Dustin Miller's discussion Washing of helmets? in the group Tradition, TRADITION!"-Jeff I agree with your points. I think not cleaning one's helmet is nothing more than a foolish schoolyard way of bragging, "look ma... I'm a real fireman". This is the stuff rookies are made of. Is insecurity that high that…"
Lou Wilde replied to Dustin Miller's discussion True Pride, True Ownership?!?! in the group “Pride and Ownership”"In your situation as the new members, the best way to begin to turn things around is to lead by example no matter what your job title or duty is. Leaders come from every rank and experience level. Ask the dumb questions (that only a newbie can) to…"
Josh Cox replied to Dustin Miller's discussion True Pride, True Ownership?!?! in the group “Pride and Ownership”"You can only be responsible for you. Keep your attitude right. When the day comes and your the senior guy remember what your saying today. My advice, keep your mouth shut, mind your business, do your job to the letter, and worry about change through…"
Jordan A. Guilliams replied to Dustin Miller's discussion True Pride, True Ownership?!?! in the group “Pride and Ownership”"I agree with Matthew. This is one of those things that is deffinatly going to take some time and a lot of patience. First and foremost the hardest thing to do as "the new guy" is to use the tools God gave you. TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH.…"
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True Pride, True Ownership?!?!
I want to preface this by saying that I am still a farely young guy and an even younger in regards to my experience in the fire service, but this is something that I'm picking up on...please excuse the rant at first but I need to put this into context:There are a lot of guys running around talking about pride, ownership, brotherhood, etc. But I am noticing (a lot in my new FD specifically) that these very terms that we hold so near and dear to our hearts and base not only our careers off of but…See More
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- At 9:31am on November 29, 2008,
Jim Mason said… - Dustin
Thanks for joining CSF (Common Sense Firefighting). It's a fire ground decision making page on the site. Jump into any discussion at any time.We have a couple of good discussions going right now. Where is Black Lake Fire Dept. and how many members do you get on the first due alarm? I've personally never been on a combination dept.
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