Maybe it's the observation that many of the politicians who are quick to take credit for the nation's preparedness are slow to ever visit a fire station, or maybe it's my expectation that instead of having to beg for the table scraps that our law enforcement brethren leave for us, we might also get a seat at the main table, but I just don't see the fire service gaining the amount of respect that we deserve for the sacrifices we make. Read More »