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I(as a new firefighter) was just wondering about the common misconceptions and most commonly made mistakes in the firefighting field............I'm open for anyones opinion......and welcome all possible comments regarding this topic......................>Cheers<*>Jen<

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Permalink Reply by T.J. on April 21, 2009 at 9:23am: I'd have to say freelancing is the biggest thing I see and not a full use of the command structure.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jenelle on April 21, 2009 at 9:25am: You mean like doing your own thing with out working as a team?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by T.J. on April 21, 2009 at 11:17am: Yes; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jenelle on April 21, 2009 at 9:31am: Thanks......You stay safe as well.........; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by lutan1 on April 24, 2009 at 11:03pm: The most common mistake is usually made by rookies thinking their invinsible because they have bunker gear and an SCBA on...
Or the old dinosaurs that don't think they need to wear proper PPE or train...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by John on April 21, 2009 at 9:38am: Freelancing and not following orders are the two biggest that I know of.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jake Fireman on April 21, 2009 at 11:22am: Follow Orders
Listen
Know your place
LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN
Know the chain of command
Listen
Be involved
Listen
Give 100% --100% of the time
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Permalink Reply by Allen on April 25, 2009 at 8:19am: You say something? :); ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Capt. Mick on April 21, 2009 at 11:49am: Jake you left out "Watch, and Learn" and Listen; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jake Fireman on April 21, 2009 at 11:56am: oooops.....LISTEN!
watch and learn
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Permalink Reply by Scamehorn on April 21, 2009 at 11:53am: If you have a question about how something works, or how your dept does something.... ASK someone. Don't assume you know how to do something. We have a new firefighter that assumes he know everything and how to do everything..... I want to strangle him.

Other than that Pay attention and Listen; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jake Fireman on April 21, 2009 at 11:57am: Yes...ASK the correct questions
Be humble
Did I mention ...LISTEN!; ▶ Reply to This

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