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What Made You Join a Fire Department?
OK. We all have people asking us, "what made you join a Fire Department". My answer is and will always be " i like dancing in the flames" ... so come on fellow brothers/sisters what is your reason???
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Permalink Reply by Timothy Crowell on
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WP, I am sorry for the typo. I guess while he is dancing IN the flames I will be doing what I was hired to do, put it out lol
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Permalink Reply by David Walker on
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i joined because it was something that i wanted to do as a kid, and when the chance came up i took it. I was tired of people asking "So what do you do?" and not having a response. Now no matter what business people are CEO or president of, when they ask that same question and hear my response, the look on their faces is always priceless!!
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Permalink Reply by Melvin Cutright, Jr. on
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lets not forget this most critical one about this topic..the rush you get about helping a victim. feel good about urself when you help someone.
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Permalink Reply by Roy Walker on
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We do what we do because it's necessary, we train hard and apply that knowledge to eradicate problems. When I hear arms breaking while patting ourselves on the back it disgusts me. Remember somebody must suffer for you "to dance in the flames".......is it worth it?
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Permalink Reply by Aaron Mannan on
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Roy, while I don't wish harm on people, i will answer your question this way.
Remember somebody must suffer for you "to dance in the flames".......is it worth it?
yes, it is worth it. not the arm breaking part, but helping those who are suffering.
lets break it down to the basics that we all learn as beginners. if we weren't there to "dance in the flames" or "risk TB" or whatever the case may be, those who are suffering would continue to suffer, or even do that thing that we all do before crossing the barrier, die.
personally, i don't see a problem in the world with firefighters and emt's to enjoy their jobs for more than just the brotherly (and sisterly) love back at the station.
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Neither do I deny that you should enjoy your job,however I have seen the looks on peoples faces when some one high fives on the lawn of a burned out home. We need to be conscious of the message we send when we feel good about the job we've done.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Mackie on
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Melvin, you stole my reason!!!!! Dancing in the flames.. is there any other reason to join???? good grief! And wtf is up with your profile page? lol I have never felt so TRAPPPED than when I went snooping. That will teach me! Here I thought you were a probie or explorer so I needed to confirm that.- turns out you been dancing almost as long as John Fn Travolta! I could not get out of there fast enough, but you sure hid the door well!
" dancing in the flames! " lol lol easy stomach... don't turn over now.... stay down there breakfast.. easy now! lol
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Permalink Reply by Bill Brierton on
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First off, nothing and nobody made me join a fire department. I did it because it was a life long vocation, and I am still fulfilling this vocation after 17 years as a volunteer.
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Permalink Reply by Shaun Hansen on
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I was around 8 to 9 years old when I heard a knock on the door. I answered it like any kid would do. To my suprise stood 2 police officers, and they were asking me to get my parents so they could speak to them. I nosed around the corner listening in. My older sister was in a car accident and she was hurt pretty bad. She rolled her car multiple times and the vehicle came to a rest on its roof. Needless to say, if it wasnt for the quick response, training, and dedication from the members of the volunteer fire department from my home town, my sister would probably not be here today. They used the JAWS, which not too many had back then. I spoke to a few of the firemen a few days after that and they showed my the station, trucks, tools, gear, etc. They explained why they did what they with my sister to me. Even at a young age I was able to take it all in and could hear the concern they had for what had happened. This is probably the number one reason for my decision. Another is that when I was 10ish, I was standing on the sidewalk of a convienience store and saw an elderly women pull right out in front of a motorcycle that was racing down the highway. The motorcycle hit broadside on the passanger side of the vehicle and got stuck into the car. The rider, I saw, flew nearly 100 feet in air and bounced multiple times and rolled even farther. Luckily he was wearing a helmet. The women driving the car was hurt pretty bad too. This all happened right in front of me. I saw the accident, the truck arrive on scene, the firefighters take control of the scene, helicopters landing, police blocking roads, saws cutting cars, ambulances, etc. Being a kid that was pretty cool to see. But when I got older I started to think that wasnt so cool. Someone got severly hurt from that. And had it not been for those who came someone might have died. I wanted to help people like that from that moment on. That is why I am a firefighter.
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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on
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damn... good thing I read it twice. I thought at first you said it was a life long vAcation.
17 years..congrats.
KSHF
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You seriousely saw that Roy? Wow. Was it during or after the fire? Ya know, I just have an average size ten boot, but it kicks hard, and I know right where it would have gone.
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YES I did see that' It was after the fire and I did nothing at the time because I didn't want to draw any attention to it . When we were back in the station I called the individuals involved into my office. I went to great lengths to explain why it was inappropriate but as soon as I started the realisation of what they had done sobered them quickly. Nobody had intended to disrespect anyone they just didn't think of how it would be viewed. They were celebrating what they felt was a good stop but after the meeting each spoke with me separately to express remorse. Two of them actually went back to the owner and explained and apologized. Sensitivity is something we must be aware of. I'd rather hear a story like Shaun's then a dancing in the flames story any day.
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