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Rookies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Johnson Jul 20, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Why is it Brand New Rookies come straight out to the field from the acadamy and act like they've been on the job 10 years? They show up with the wrong shoes, no belts, piss pour attitudes, and think…Continue
"Prayers for Robert Jones"
Started Dec 7, 2010 0 Replies 0 Likes
I would just like to put this out there for anyone that is interested in participating. Robert Jones is a Firefighter for the Denison FD in Denison, Texas. He is 27 years old, has 3 wonderful…Continue
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Don Johnson replied to Just Plain Craig Moyer's discussion Fat vs Skinny Firefighters"Those of us that are members of the Fort Worth Fire Department have to pass a yearly Stress-Test Physical in order to stay on the Truck. This inlcudes, a TB Test, Blood Tests, a Drug Test, # of Pushups in a minute, # of Crunches in a…"
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Don Johnson replied to Don Johnson's discussion Rookies"We had to go to training this morning for some CE Hours and after class was done, I followed my Officer to the Front Office where he very calmly asked the Training Staff what their opinions were on the situation which he is about fed up with. They…"
lutan1 replied to Don Johnson's discussion Rookies"Don, I wrote a blog a while ago titled, Look At The Instructors Before Blaming the Recruits".
Feel free to read it at: http://my.firefighternation.com/profiles/blogs/889755:BlogPost:881693
There may be contributing issues such as what…"
Mark Shoffner replied to Don Johnson's discussion Rookies"I just joined a local vfd as an emt. At 41, I've just been an EMT-B for a year. I understand the need to ride 3rd seat until proven. But then again, I'm from a different generation."
Ryan James Johnsrud replied to Don Johnson's discussion Rookies"And just to play the Devil's Advocate which generation is running the academy's and not addressing this seemingly widespread problem there? Is there something in the way academies are run that perhaps unitentionally promotes this…"
"Our county is planning a project. When a career rookie comes out of class they have to be in a ambulance internship. Meaning they have to prove they can ride the right seat as a officer before they can get to. Meaning they will be under a training…"
Marc Hansen replied to Don Johnson's discussion Rookies"Wade,
While this generation may indeed feel entitled to certain things dont forget to point the finger at the generation that wanted their children to be entitled.
Back to the original question:
We used to call the newly minted paramedics…"
Don Johnson's discussion was featuredRookies
Why is it Brand New Rookies come straight out to the field from the acadamy and act like they've been on the job 10 years? They show up with the wrong shoes, no belts, piss pour attitudes, and think that they can argue with the officer when he/she gives an order of where to ride. They also stand around with a dumb look on their face and wait to be told every little thing to do, step by step. What happened to common sense? It's beginning to happen more and more and I am at a loss of where…See More
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- Hometown:
- Levelland, Texas
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 8
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Fort Worth Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
- Primary Rank/Role
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years With Department/Agency
- 6.5
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://fwfd.net
- Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
- Woodrow Volunteer Fire Department - 1.5yrs
- About Me:
- I am 35 yrs old and I have been a member of the FWFD since January of 2004. When I'm not working at the station I still drive semi's on my days off for a long-haul refrigerated company. I run local, delivering and picking up loads. I am married with two children, a son who's 8 and a daughter who's 9 weeks.
- Day Job:
- Truck Driver
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://Don Johnson
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I started out as a volunteer firefighter just south of Lubbock, Tx and then found out that Fort Worth was hiring, so I tried and luckily enough made it. I love every minute of it, I enjoy helping people on their worst days and the simple thrill of not really knowing what the day/shift will bring since everyday is something completely new and different.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- The Unknown of it all
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- Right now, the biggest issue nation wide is simply the hope of being able to keep our jobs with the way the economy is and the way cities are cutting financing.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:48pm on March 13, 2011,
Norm Tindell said… - Howdy, Don. Don't recall if we've met. I used to hang out at 31's quite a bit and also used to produce videos for Friends for Fort Worth Firefighters with Robert Burn. Haven't spent much time at any FW stations lately, though. Stay safe up there.
- At 9:36am on July 4, 2010,
Leo Cartwright said… - Hi there Don; I would like to Welcome you to FFN & hope U enjoy this site and gather as many friends as I have during your stay. I’m Leo, a Paramedic from Victoria - Australia; if you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
If you feel like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy…. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know of someone in that collects please contact me. My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright 246 Kay Street; TRARALGON; VICTORIA 3844; AUSTRALIA
Cheers Leo
- At 10:52pm on June 26, 2010,
Fireyladd - Chief Sharp said… - Don, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon
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