REAL firefighters vs. OUT-STANDING firefighters

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Posted by Lane Doby on April 26, 2008 at 4:05pm in General Firefighting & Rescue Discussion

There are 2 types of firefighters in this world, REAL firefighters and OUT-STANDING firefighters.

REAL firefighters show up to help out at the scene

OUT-STANDING firefighters show up and are OUT STANDING AROUND while the REAL firefighters do all the work

REAL firefighters do the job because they care about the community and love the job

OUT-STANDING firefighters do the job because they think the chicks dig it

REAL firefighters show up at a moments notice to ANY call because they know someone needs help

OUT-STANDING firefighters are OUT STANDING AROUND at the station drinking beer while the REAL firefighters are helping Mrs Smith who fell down the stairs again but knows she can rely on the fire department for help

REAL firefighters dont expect anything in return, although a simple thank you is all they usually like more than anything else

OUT-STANDING firefighters expect people to owe them for doing the job, and to them and thank you isnt good enough

REAL firefighters know the value of new equipment and treat it better than their own stuff

OUT-STANDING firefighters always think that it can just be replaced and dont take care of apparatus or gear

REAL firefighters take their classes so they dont get injured and can do the job well

OUT-STANDING firefighters dont need classes cuz what good are they anyway, theyre OUT STANDING AROUND

REAL firefighters are the true heroes of America but will never admit to it

OUT-STANDING firefighters run around telling people they are heroes and make ALL firefighters look the same because every department has both of these type of firefighters

Make what you want of this, repost this if you are a REAL firefighter.

If youre and OUT-STANDING firefighter, you make me sick, take the job seriously and put some effort into your department, your REAL firefighters can still save you from looking like an idiot in the eyes of your brother firefighters and the public eye

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Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on April 26, 2008 at 5:31pm: What, one discussion AND one blog on this subject aren't enough???; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim Seargent on April 26, 2008 at 8:29pm: There are good blogs.
And there are outstanding blogs.
This one really stands out...........in the rain.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on April 26, 2008 at 11:46pm: this was posted on the forum a few days ago. whats with the repeat?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lane Doby on May 1, 2008 at 12:23am: read the whole thing...it asks for a repost.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom on May 1, 2008 at 12:06pm: And it must be obeyed...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on May 1, 2008 at 12:29pm: Oh... OK. Just like the chain letters that people mail hither and yon on the internet...

Sorry; 18,000 re-posts of the same thread ain't gonna cut it here. And, many of us are, in fact, real firefighters - just in case you were wondering.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom on May 1, 2008 at 1:45pm: You might want to get your sarcasm meter checked.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jim Seargent on May 1, 2008 at 8:29pm: If you think Joe's sarcasm meter needs to be checked for this, you had better buckle your helmet strap and hang on. He is one of the snarkiest men in the Nation.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on May 1, 2008 at 8:50pm: I think you're talking about my snarkasm meter... I sent it out for calibration.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tom on May 2, 2008 at 9:15am: Since Joe already understands, this is for everyone else. I was being sarcastic when I said, "And it must be obeyed..." My heart feels happy inside, so I don't need to chill. Okay? Deep cleansing breath, everyone.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ryan on May 1, 2008 at 12:32am: This could not be any more truthful.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on May 1, 2008 at 5:04pm: I'm with Joe......Bye; ▶ Reply to This

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