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Picking a Chief: Experience or Education?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Manly Nov 8.
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You have to ask yourself., Who would YOU be more willing to hear giving orders on the fire scene.? Which one has the mind set to get the job done as safely as can be done.. Education is not everything. And ask yourself which one is only going to s...
Those who don't DO but choose who do will always pick education over experience. That's life in almost every vocation there is. Hopefully, those with the experience are the ones actually running fireground operations. Let the eggheads manage the p...
That sounds like our vote. Everyone wanted our Cheif out so I ran against him. The sad part is he and I are good friends. Myself and the other Capt. talked the rest of the board into letting 2 of our now ex probies vote in the election since there...
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Well the vote is in. Your Board of Directors vote for Chief and Deputy....7 members and only 2 are active fire fighters. They went for education over experience. And picked a guy for Deputy that while he held an Assitant Chief position was not rea...
Ya, the first guy should get it.
I wouldn't look at what they did somewhere else, I would look at what they do now. The dep chief has experience with command as well as dedication to be there. Obviously the second guy doesn't have the dedication ...
I agree with everyone else. Option A is the only real choice. The first person has both education and experience. I would rather have a leader with proven ability than one that has it on paper, but stays at home in their warm bed while everyone el...
For liability and insurance reasons, we pass along most engine work, minor or major (regular servicing as well), to an insured company that provides us with the proper documentation. Other things like lightbar malfunctions, seized steps on the amb...
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- Hometown:
- Belvedere
- I Live: (City, State)
- Belvedere DE
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 30
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- Family tradition
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Belvedere Vol.
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Driver / Engineer
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 30
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://BFVD30.com
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- At 4:08pm on June 28, 2009,
Reggie Anglin said… - Hey, I wonder if people would feel the same way about a person jumping into a car. All bellied up with beer and what not-even members in the fire service," The DUI's " and tearing apart a famliy due to a death. UMMMM just wondering about that side of the coin.
- At 4:03pm on June 28, 2009,
Reggie Anglin said…
- hey brother howv are ya, I saw this topic, was a little reluntent to reply, but hey had to say something.
- At 1:14pm on March 16, 2009,
Hugh said… - Hello Brother and Welcome to The Firefighter Nation and please be safe and be carefull we were very blessed we just had a seven story apartment building that was built in 1885 caught fire with entrapment on the third floor but we got everybody out we even had one of my ex asst chiefs on the fire ground who had just turned eighty. It was great to see the Brotherhood pull together of all ages. Your Friend,Hughie The 57 House Irwin,PA GO PENS!!!!! GO PITT!!! GO PENN STATE!!!!! GO DUQUESNE!!!!!
- At 5:08pm on October 13, 2008,
Bill Muehsam said… - Hello from a former Delawre County, PA and Cecil County, MD Firefighter.
- At 8:00am on September 23, 2008,
Wes said… - Thanks for the answer on issues facing your department I hope things start working for the better for ya.
- At 12:36pm on August 31, 2008,
Jerry Moore said… - just want to say hi
- At 8:40am on August 26, 2008,
Leo Cartwright said… - Well Just Plain Craig, I have added U as a friend
Leo
- At 6:03pm on August 25, 2008,
brenda caldwell said… - Hello and hope all is well in your neck of the woods today.Hope you enjoy the nation, it a cool site. be safe.
- At 11:41am on August 25, 2008,
Jeff Borra said… - thanks for the add
- At 5:58am on August 25, 2008,
Captain Busy said… - Howdy from Santa Barbara. Like the name, Just Plain Craig. It's original. You sure look like the kind of a fireman that I wouldn't mind have backing me up. Saw that you've been doing this gig for over 30 years. I'm getting close, I've got 27 years on my department right now and have three more to go until I can retire, and if gas prices aren't too bad, drive cross country in my RV, and have dinner with you in Delaware! Take care brother, Mike
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I think everyone needs to look at the big picture its a "VOLUNTEER" department. I would never turn help down. If they want to run EMS so be it. If they are forced to fight fire and freez up people can get hurt or killed.
Some food for thought and discussion
My question is this....what happens when the "non-interior" or "non-firefighter" ends up in a position where an action needs to be taken that he/she is uncomfortable with.
Where do you draw the line? I like truck work, but don't want to do engine...
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