Re: OT Fire Department bound


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Posted by S. Bear on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 19:45:28 :

In Reply to: OT Fire Department bound posted by Jay on Friday, January 11, 2008 at 14:36:42 :

Congratulations Jay. Ive starting my 32nd year in the fire service, my 27th as a career firefighter. So for whatever I've learned from those years I wish you 3 simple prayers:

First, rememebr who you are, who your loved ones are, and who your God is. The fire service, for all it's goodness, can change people. Let it change you for the better and allow it to draw you closer to your family and God, rather than allowing it to place distance between you. Remember that the fire service is a family, one of several. Stay close to each.

Second, stay safe. Practice your safety policies, even when the "old salts" try to convince you the its only "academy stuff". There is no glory in disability retirements, and none in becoming the next LODD, God rest their souls.

Lastly, may you throughout your ENTIRE career remain as positive and motivated as you are on your first day one the job. Dont allow tenure, disappointment, poor leadership, or complacency cause you to become bitter.

Best of luck and welcome!



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