Posts Categorized: Commentary
Playing the Rescue Card
"Woe to you, you hypocrites, who point out lack of PPE and praise leather lungs." Book of Bill
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It Is That Simple
Maryland video has me thinking. I do that a lot, sometimes too much.
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Dark Day Anniversary
It was what we call a “nickel and dime fire, room and contents” fire.
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“Not Gonna Do It”
It wouldn't be prudent.
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Brooklyn Citizen Finds Firefighters “Joyriding”.
Or, “Engine 255 Shops for the Meal”
John Q. Public thinks your are supposed to brown bag it each day.
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What Are Your Own Expectations?
I believe that firefighters through the chain of command to the chief of our department must possess the desire and drive to do their absolute best to serve our citizens.
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Where We Stand, What We Stand For
The Fire Service has always been looked upon as the pinnacle of service to society.
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Who Needs Captains?
Do you have any experience with a single-rank structure in a fire department?
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Honoring a Brother
"Why did you go?" a reporter asked. - Duty. Honor. Brotherhood. Need I say more?
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Once Again…
The weather for fire department funerals in December in New England can be raining, snowing or bitterly cold.
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Too Soon?
I’m thinking it, but not supporting it.
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Stockton, California Working:
A Little ‘Shot in The Arm’ for the Fire Service
You have a job to do. Get it done.
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish – A Commentary
Yes, those are fire engine-ambulances.
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Identity Crisis Grows
“Ambulance Drivers”, “First Responders” and now “Special Forces”
While I personally believe "firefighter" suffices, I have nothing against "Emergency Mitigation Response Specialist" either.
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“Sad but True”
Not everyone died in “Those Fires”
You will recall that we called your attention to an article which reported on a USFA department chief speaking at the Volunteer Chief Officer Symposium.
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Between The Extremes
Tom Brennan used to write that there are very few “always” and “nevers” in the Fire Service.
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Stay Out? Not Me! – Commentary
Can Firefighting Be a Risk-Free Activity?
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“Those Fires”?
Maybe Andy Fredericks was Right.
"Don't worry about that nozzle kid, cause we [won't] do fires anymore."
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The No Fail Mission
Nobody goes to the firehouse with the intention of getting hurt or dying.
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Take A Number ….. (Commentary)
You may have seen this article about how neighborhood fire stations are to become health clinics in one California county.
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Two Less Names, But Still Just as Dead
You may hate me for talking about this subject, especially at this time, but if we were serious about our definitions, then it wouldn't have been an issue in the first place.
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Save Money – Play Football (Commentary)
Keeping Millionaires Happy
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Is Your Mission Statement Any Good?
Does Anybody Bother to Read the Thing?
Admiral Jonathan Greenert recently took over as chief of naval operations on September 23rd. Immediately thereafter he released his "sailing directions" for the Navy. I encourage you to go read this doc…
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Campaign 2012 – A Commentary
Religiosity
To this day, people continue to find Jackie Kennedy Onassis an irresistible icon with her refined bearing and regal features. It’s no surprise then that the recent release of hours of interviews she conducted in 1964 with Arthur Schl…
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KayCee City Manager Wants To Lay Off Firefighters, Use Savings To Give Other City Employees Raises