Your life as a firefighter, a short story. - Fire Engineering Training Community2024-03-29T15:26:55Zhttps://community.fireengineering.com/forum/topic/show?commentId=1219672%3AComment%3A90132&id=1219672%3ATopic%3A89756&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHey Capt Do'nt give up. I kno…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-26:1219672:Comment:902142008-10-26T18:39:15.708ZMichael T Rapcavagehttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/MichaelTRapcavage
Hey Capt Do'nt give up. I know the feeling. Politics does kill. Politics killed my dream of being on the FDNY back in the 80's.I'm the son of a retired FDNYfirefighter.(I was suposed to get my dads badge).I never let that dream go away. The dream became a reality 20 years later when I walked in the front doors of 65-3.(The Best of The Beach).Don't let them(politics)win. Take Care
Hey Capt Do'nt give up. I know the feeling. Politics does kill. Politics killed my dream of being on the FDNY back in the 80's.I'm the son of a retired FDNYfirefighter.(I was suposed to get my dads badge).I never let that dream go away. The dream became a reality 20 years later when I walked in the front doors of 65-3.(The Best of The Beach).Don't let them(politics)win. Take Care Hey Capt,
i am so sorry to fi…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-26:1219672:Comment:901522008-10-26T04:38:09.843ZRobert Woodheadhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/RobertWoodhead
Hey Capt,<br />
i am so sorry to find out took place. POLITICS are great.....ron is right the #1 killer of the volunteer fire service POLITICS!
Hey Capt,<br />
i am so sorry to find out took place. POLITICS are great.....ron is right the #1 killer of the volunteer fire service POLITICS! I agree with evryone here. It…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-26:1219672:Comment:901322008-10-26T01:14:53.587ZRalph Longhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/RalphLong
I agree with evryone here. It is bad that Politics do play a roll in the Volunteer and heck the paid departments. We all live through the politics as hard as it may be. Trust me when I tell you this. I seen a transformation of the Traditional to Politics out of my 24 years of service.<br />
I truly do believe though your giving up to easy and you shouldn't let the bastards win!<br />
From all the things you have done throughout the fire community in helping others out in their time of need regardless if it…
I agree with evryone here. It is bad that Politics do play a roll in the Volunteer and heck the paid departments. We all live through the politics as hard as it may be. Trust me when I tell you this. I seen a transformation of the Traditional to Politics out of my 24 years of service.<br />
I truly do believe though your giving up to easy and you shouldn't let the bastards win!<br />
From all the things you have done throughout the fire community in helping others out in their time of need regardless if it was a citzen or a fellow first responder, Can not go overlooked. You owe them NOTHING.<br />
The way I see it is they (your DEPT) OWE YOU!<br />
You don't need to give up what you believe in and what others believe in with you.<br />
The concept is simple, most act out of fear because of their own faults, flaws, Fear of learning what is new, and Jealousy.<br />
As Ron said we'd be glad to have someone like you. I'm sure other Departments would appreciate a great qualitied qualified Firefighter and person as you are.<br />
Me I say don't let the BASTARD'S WIN. Don't let them get you down and out.<br />
We come from a background of only a few that can be Volunteer Firefighters with the pride, devotion, time away from family, and friends with the hours of mandated training and nonmandated training to benefit ourselves and better ourselves to learn all new things that are thrown at the Fire service every day. Ron threw in some of the comments that people do say and its true they do say this, I've heard all of them. But just remember we are the ones running in as the others are running out.<br />
Don't give up and stay strong, You have alot of us backing and supporting you. Hey Capt, Those memories dont…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-25:1219672:Comment:901132008-10-25T23:51:16.596ZRon Burkhardt Jrhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/RonBurhardtJr
Hey Capt, Those memories dont have to come to an end. There are plenty of departments that would appreciate and accept someone with your knowledge and talent. I just so happen to belong to one of them. What went on is unheard of and just down right wrong. Chris hit it on the head when he said everyone you served will be affected. The sad thing is the ones who decided your fate didnt look at it like that. You are the perfect example of what this job is about. Not only do you better yourself but…
Hey Capt, Those memories dont have to come to an end. There are plenty of departments that would appreciate and accept someone with your knowledge and talent. I just so happen to belong to one of them. What went on is unheard of and just down right wrong. Chris hit it on the head when he said everyone you served will be affected. The sad thing is the ones who decided your fate didnt look at it like that. You are the perfect example of what this job is about. Not only do you better yourself but you stride to make everyone else you work with better as well. Some people in the departments we serve feel threatened by aggressive, well trained, and opionated firefighters. Why that is I will never know. You would think that people who are not sure of themselves would want to be surrounded by people like you. Instead you become a target and your known as someone who takes this to seriously, or he acts like this is the FDNY and the comments come like were just volunteers or god we dont even get paid for this and my favorite "this is Union Beach not the Bronx". Why, I ask anyone why is this like this? Why was a leader a "PIONEER" of the volunteer fire service snuffed out? The true #1 killer of the volunteer fire service POLITICS!!!!!! Dennis:
We ALWAYS are firefi…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-25:1219672:Comment:901102008-10-25T23:50:30.558ZMichael Wardhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/MichaelWard
Dennis:<br />
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We ALWAYS are firefighters, regardless of riding status. In small town volunteer or large career metro department, dedicated and high profile members occasionally find themselves locked out of the fire station because of their belief or work habits.<br />
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It cuts deep, especially with the time, emotion and family investment you have made since 1973. It is like a death in the family or a very messy divorce.<br />
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Your relationship with one organization is over, but you are still a firefighter. At…
Dennis:<br />
<br />
We ALWAYS are firefighters, regardless of riding status. In small town volunteer or large career metro department, dedicated and high profile members occasionally find themselves locked out of the fire station because of their belief or work habits.<br />
<br />
It cuts deep, especially with the time, emotion and family investment you have made since 1973. It is like a death in the family or a very messy divorce.<br />
<br />
Your relationship with one organization is over, but you are still a firefighter. At some point the grief process will be complete. I am sure other departments will find value in your training and experience ... or you can find another way to be true to your firemantic principles.<br />
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Mike Sir ,am sorry to hear about t…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-25:1219672:Comment:899822008-10-25T01:47:46.725ZBrenda Tenneyhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/BrendaTenney
Sir ,am sorry to hear about that,But you have left behind ,what other ones have learned from you,.<br />
I look up to my peers who have been in the fire service much longer than I.And I learn to listen,from those who have<br />
all the experience...continue to learn,to fight fires,and do the best I can..<br />
I wish you luck ,sir. and for you son to stay safe. May God Bless ,You the Fire Fighter
Sir ,am sorry to hear about that,But you have left behind ,what other ones have learned from you,.<br />
I look up to my peers who have been in the fire service much longer than I.And I learn to listen,from those who have<br />
all the experience...continue to learn,to fight fires,and do the best I can..<br />
I wish you luck ,sir. and for you son to stay safe. May God Bless ,You the Fire Fighter Thanks for your years of serv…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-24:1219672:Comment:899532008-10-24T22:36:50.052ZPaul Lomskehttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/PaulL
Thanks for your years of service, and for doing it right.<br />
You di good. Especially with your son serving.<br />
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Maybe things will change and you can serve again in some form.<br />
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Take care. Enjoy life. Don't be a stranger to the FE community!
Thanks for your years of service, and for doing it right.<br />
You di good. Especially with your son serving.<br />
<br />
Maybe things will change and you can serve again in some form.<br />
<br />
Take care. Enjoy life. Don't be a stranger to the FE community! Dennis,
I am very sorry to he…tag:community.fireengineering.com,2008-10-24:1219672:Comment:899392008-10-24T20:25:31.421ZChris Poynerhttps://community.fireengineering.com/profile/ChrisPoyner
Dennis,<br />
I am very sorry to here what took place.I believe they lost a talented and a very didicated firefighter.What happened affects us all.To the towns we serve as fast teams and to the public you served in your town.I believe you will be back.Stay safe and see you soon.<br />
Chris, U.B.F.D STA.3 "BEST OF THE BEACH"
Dennis,<br />
I am very sorry to here what took place.I believe they lost a talented and a very didicated firefighter.What happened affects us all.To the towns we serve as fast teams and to the public you served in your town.I believe you will be back.Stay safe and see you soon.<br />
Chris, U.B.F.D STA.3 "BEST OF THE BEACH"