Those who possess "Professionalism" don't need a statement to remind us. We have created a subconscious thought process that enables us to ensure our professionalism without having to think about it.
Read More »Definition of a Professional Fire Fighter
The fact that you are a paid fire fighter in no way makes you a professional. The fact that you are a volunteer fire fighter in no way makes you a professional.
Read More »No Ambition But One…”I will make a bold and unpopular pronouncement: there is too much to know how to do, and do well, for a volunteer to keep up.”
What do you think? I imagine that some of you love that statement and others would like to knock someone's teeth out right now. The title line comes from part 1 of articles which can be found on the blog No Ambition But One.
Read More »Comedy: Career vs. Volunteer
Now before you go getting hurt feelings, this is just a comedy bit. Enjoy it for the humor. Damonde Tschritter (you try pronouncing it) does a comedy bit on the differences between being a career firefighter and a volunteer firefighter. ...
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