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All Blog Posts Tagged 'politics' (9)

It is ALWAYS Political

A COMMON WHINE FROM FIRE OFFICER CANDIDATES IS THAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE NOT POLITICIANS. A "real" firefighter is good of heart, focused on saving those endangered by fire and righteous in suppression skills. That is all that is needed. Only in the movies ... A STARK CONTRAST Dave Statter posted a video showing Engine 848 (West Lanham Hills #2) arriving at a well-involved garage fire (… Continue

Added by Mike Ward on July 1, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Constant Battle

From Firehouse Zen: I am never surprised by the willingness of firefighters to fight for what is right. I have officers that work with me as well as friends throughout emergency services who seem like they are… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on March 14, 2009 at 7:38am — 6 Comments

Customer Education

From my latest article at Firehouse Zen: Every time I hear someone use the term “fireproof”, it makes me think of something my dad (a retired Fire Marshal) used to say: “Nothing is fireproof; a cinderblock at the bottom of the ocean will burn i… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on February 14, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

When a Discussion Reaches Flashover

Throughout my years on the discussion boards, I have had the unique opportunity to engage in some of the most interesting conversations on an eclectic array of subject matter. The whole idea of discussing issues is to learn more about the issue and the different perspectives. It has never been my intent to shove my opinion down anyone’s throat. It has never been done to get everyone to agree with me or to hear those three, magical words, “you are right”. When the little guy in my head tells me… Continue

Added by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on February 1, 2009 at 12:39pm — 9 Comments

Blago Blog

For those of you outside of Illinois, “Blago” is short for “Blagojevich” (pronounced blah-goy-yah-vitch); the last name of our most corrupt governor. I am a student of politics. I have proudly been involved since age 17. I have worked on campaigns, supported candidates for public office, ran for public office, held public office and am currently an elected fire district trustee up for re-election. I have done so in the true spirit of public service that I learned from the fire se… Continue

Added by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on December 10, 2008 at 9:32pm — 9 Comments

At The NFA, Part Deux

So anyway, I'm still here and continuing to learn some pretty amazing things about myself, since that's the jist of the fourth class in this program, Executive Leadership. One of the discussions, however, evolved around some of what I discussed in the first installment of this trip, that the NFA is underattended by the fire service. This is the same American Fire Service that complains when funding is being cut, and the same American Fire Service that complains that they don't get the respect th… Continue

Added by Mick Mayers on August 7, 2008 at 5:13pm — 4 Comments

Whats in your "Contract?"

Does your Union Rep , Company Officer or you truly know the “Written Content” of your “Rights, Benefits and Procedures” as related to your “Employment Agreement?” Would you stake your future on it? All too often we guess - some times we hear “Fire House” table talk. Some people seem to sound vary sure when they tell their versions or interpretations! Yes, we have classes on “Fire ground Tactics” - “Standard Operational Procedures” - “Fire House Etiquette” - and so on. But when did you… Continue

Added by Rick on July 28, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Buffalo New York Fire Department - "Pseudo Military?" - I dont think so !

When and where does the "Chain of Command" start and end ? Is it actually adhered to ? This subject has plagued Fire Departments for years. Some try to argue a Fire Department is a "Pseudo Military Organization." Given that reasoning , heres a definition : (quote from Wikipedia) In a military context, the chain of command is the line of authority and responsibility along which orders are passed within a military unit and between different units. Orders are transmitted down the… Continue

Added by Rick on June 24, 2008 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

What would you say that you learned to somebody 300 years from now?

Maybe I'm just a geek. There was a question that somebody asked me and I thought that it was very thought provoking. I would like to hear from everybody and what they think. The question. What would you say is your legacy to someone 300 years from now? Continue

Added by M Clark on May 19, 2008 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

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