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Will You Be A Diamond or Dust? The carbon-based life form known as a career firefighter is facing unprecedented pressure. By now, every unfilled firefighter position ha... Started by Mike Ward	0	Dec. 30, 2008

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Will You Be A Diamond or Dust?

The carbon-based life form known as a career firefighter is facing unprecedented pressure. By now, every unfilled firefighter position ha...

Started by Mike Ward

Dec. 30, 2008

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

Of course I always drive safely and utilize Due Regard. That's why I didn't just hop in front of the cars hoping that they would stop for me. It just irks me that people are either A.) THAT oblivious when operating a motor vehicle, or B.) That unc...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

The incident hindered my response by a minute or so which could make all of the difference. In this instance - no, I still made the rig (it was an EMS call). However, the "What If" factor plays a key role - the other drivers passing me didn't know...

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Andrew replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'

This is true. It's personally happened to me, I've heard horror stories about it, and someone I work with has even stated that she purposely does this as well. However, if it were her house on fire, or her husband and/or children that needed help,...

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