In the world of firehouse life there are a select few who have elevated the art of complaining to Mount Everest proportions. In fact, they are so skilled at whining and grumbling that they most certainly could win Gold if there was ever a Gripe Olympics! What's worse, it's remarkably easy to be pulled down into their pit of despair and backstabbing -…
Added by Paul Combs on July 17, 2019 at 7:54am — No Comments
The popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, provides a fun parody on the vicious firehouse backstabbing and culture of relentlessly second guessing the decisions made by others. It all seems so easy, until you're sitting on the Throne of Command.
STAY FIRED UP, and look outside of your own perspective before criticizing…
Added by Paul Combs on May 23, 2019 at 7:38am — No Comments
Are we losing sight of civility in the fire service - especially on social media forums? Is it already lost? Constructive debate and dialogue is taking a back seat to the discourse of demeaning comments and anger over any differing opinions or tactics. Ideology has replaced thoughtful discussion between people of contrasting backgrounds, response…
Added by Paul Combs on April 24, 2019 at 9:49am — No Comments
Fire Engineering August issue editorial cartoon: Social Mess.
It's a magical time to be alive...
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Added by Paul Combs on August 14, 2018 at 1:11pm — No Comments
Practical jokes and “ball-busting” have been a part of the firehouse culture for as long as there have been firefighters. It can be fun, it can bring a sense of inclusion and acceptance, it can be a stress-reliever – it’s a healthy part of the firehouse social climate.
Hazing as I define it is…
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