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Permalink Reply by ee779 on December 6, 2007 at 7:26pm

The only advice I have for you is get as much training as you can! If you're not sure about something, ask questions. Stay safe and good luck!

Permalink Reply by Bernard Hendrick on December 6, 2007 at 7:52pm

Ask lots of questions. The only stupid question is the one not asked. Training, Training, and more Training, its a ever going process to keep urself even close to the changing times. Learn from ur fellow firefighters for they will have alot to teach u. You will never stop learning in this business. Good Luck and God Bless You on ur many triumphs and guide u on the loses.

Permalink Reply by tom rodgers on December 6, 2007 at 8:11pm

if u are just starting out take all the training u can get it helps

Permalink Reply by Sonny 1 on December 6, 2007 at 8:29pm

Hi Gina, and welcome to the Nation and the fire service. If you plan on making this a career, you really need to go with your heart and believe what the Fire Service is all about. It's all about the BROTHERHOOD, the TRADITION, it's not about the clicks, or the friends, it's not a popularity contest. It's about COMRADERIE. Yeah you can make alot of friends along the way but remember the Tradition and the Broitherhood. This is a dangerous career but if your heart is in , it could be the best thing you ever do in your life. What an adrenaline rush... I'm in for 38 years and it's in my DNA. Just listen and learn. Respect your Officers, respect the position, and most of all respect yourself. Don't let ANYONE tell you, you can't do it. You prove yourself, and the respect will follow. Trust me, you will see who your real friends are. If you ever have any questions write me. Good Luck and Be SAFE. ALL IN/ ALL OUT.
FTM , PTB, EGH, KTF

Sonny
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Formerly from New York

Permalink Reply by Kevin C.T.V.F.C on December 6, 2007 at 9:34pm

Gina, congratulations on joining the service! Remember you can never have enough training and never get to the point where you think you know everything you need to know. You can never have to much knowledge. Ask a lot of questions, I try to teach our Juniors something every chance I get, I'm sure there is someone in your department who is willing to share their know how. As your service time progresses you will develop an instinct learn to trust it. Most of all Have fun and be safe!

Permalink Reply by Chris Ambrogio on December 6, 2007 at 9:47pm

hey im a jr. firefighter 2 so ill add u and we can talk about it

Permalink Reply by Tony Leonard,Jr. on December 7, 2007 at 3:42am

Hi Gina.An As A Former Jr./Explorer,Welcome To the Fire Service,& FFN! Train,Be Active,Ask Questions,Keep Your School Grades Up,Listen,& Stay Out Of Trouble. An Remember HAVE FUN. You have entered a very close knit group of people,steeped in tradition & service.If you fallow what i said above and do as your told,you will find with time that you will get to be a integeral part of your department and the fire service.This is a fun and rewarding job.It will grow on you.Again Welcome & STAY SAFE!
-Tony

Permalink Reply by jpzxzp47mmhn on December 7, 2007 at 6:38am

well im a explorer captain what do you need to know?
just do (WHAT EVER) ur head explorer says
training is more important then anything and stay safe ans you can add me if you want

Permalink Reply by Amanda Frymire on December 7, 2007 at 4:34pm

I've been a volunteer now for a year with no previous training before that. At first I was afraid to answer the questions in training before some of the more seasoned volunteers, even though I knew the answer. Over this year I have learned that I can't be hesitant to step on anyones toes if I know the answer b/c peoples lives are riding on someone knowing.
New perspective is always good in "old" trainings or anything else for that matter! I thought that the others would be upset b/c I was to young and inexperienced to be answering before them, but that wasn't the case at all. I think that it was refreshing for them.
Take instruction and if you're not sure how to do what they tell you to ASK. If you don't then try to do it anyway without success; you will make yourself look..... not good. Respect, you get back what you dish out. Never bring up gender/race issues. You will loose more respect than you gain this way. If you are not trained to complete a task on scene, don't do it. Again, peoples lives are hanging in the balance here. Our personal pride and issues don't belong on the scene or in the station.
Hope this helped and wasn't just a bunch of ramble!
Merry Christmas
WVFF#24
Amanda

Permalink Reply by Steven on December 7, 2007 at 5:05pm

Hey there, some advice I can give is to train as much as possible. When you think you've had enough, jump in that much deeper. You never train to much. Ask as many questions as you can. Keep your back covered and your sheild clean. Best of luck and God's grace. Stay safe.

Permalink Reply by Brad Carlson on December 7, 2007 at 6:38pm

Go to all the class's and courses that are offered to you.Learn all you can and go on call's to learn.Pay attention to what you are being taught.And Most of all stay safe.Look out for #1 that' you.

Permalink Reply by Brian214 on December 7, 2007 at 8:20pm

hey im a junior firefighter too and I just started last week. I like it so far alot and the best thing to do is to listen to your other firefighters and get some advice from people with more experience that work in your department. Watch them train, go to the meetings, and ask alot of questions

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