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how is that a volenteer is not recognized for there work
because we rnot full time thats why we just risk our lives the same as paid
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Permalink Reply by Tony P on
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Greg, I told you privately that I thought you might be starting a storm against yourself with that post. I am so happy to have been proven wrong. So pleased.
I actually disagree with Todd though with " There are no such things as Heroes in the real world". I think there are. There are people who put themselves at risk to help others - that can well be heroic. But I'm not talking about firefighters here, it's our selected job (whether we are paid or not), we are trained in what to expect. I'm not talking about a parent who goes into danger to help their child - any parent who will not attempt that isn't really a parent in my book. I'm talking about those members of the public who are willing to go into danger to try to help someone they don't know, someone who basically means little to them, someone simply in need of urgent help.
I can add that I don't like the common use of the word 'hero' Yes, 'hero' has multiple meanings in the dictionary and can be used to express admiration for any quality a person may have, but to me it is a special word. A "sports hero"? No thanks.
I have been called a 'hero' by members of the public, I've responded with 'thank you, but I'm not a hero, I'm simply a firefighter'.
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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on
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Maybe its because we donot learn the English language and cannot express ourselves without sounding like a moron......
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With you there Tony....I never want to work with a "glory hound" A person like that will get you killed...
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Permalink Reply by Ryan James Johnsrud on
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As responders we should not be clammoring for recognition, but as leaders in our departments I think we have to realize how important a role awards and recognition can play not only in the mentality of our departments, but also in community outreach/public awareness, fundraising, member retention, and member recruitment. A "professional" firefighter may serve on either a paid or volunteer department. In either department recognizing responders for their dedication is important, but especially in volunteer departments (even more so in those with a low call volume) it provides a goal to shoot for and fosters a healthy level of competition that may help bring members into the Fire Hall to do the work that never gets done (because no one is stuck there for a paid shift).
Lots of good replies. If you would like to comment further on the subject of awards/recognition look up my group "Service Awards" and comment. What awards does your department offer? Are they only annual or are their some offered as events occur? What are the positives and negatives of your department's system of member recognition? Our department is revamping its recognition process- what are some possible pitfalls to avoid?
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Permalink Reply by Suresh Kumar on
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you may kill jobs of peoples who have been assigned for the same job which you have volunteered,.
After all "Free"= "No Value".
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Permalink Reply by WestPhilly on
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Yo! Youse vollies eat shit if you take that! (I saw a pot. It needed stirring).
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Permalink Reply by Rusty Mancini on
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Suresh, Do you have vollies in India?
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If you are looking or recognition or a pat on the back become a cheerleader....if you are looking for some hard work and long hours then become a Firefighter (paid or vollie).....
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WP....I would never steal your dinner from you.......you talk like this after we saved your life....why just the other day we killed a shit eating dog......LOL
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Permalink Reply by Gregory Borg on
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This subject is so lame, get over it.
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Permalink Reply by Amber on
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Wow, ok, my opinion. If your brother is so upset that he didn't get the recognition he thought he deserved, then he didn't join his department for the right reason. His "pat on the back" is the fact that the child he saved got the chance to live another day, and if both he and you don't realize that, then maybe the two of you should re-think your reasoning for joining your respective departments. I sure as hell didn't join so that people could pat my back for a job well done, I joined because I wanted to help people. Having someone personally tell me thank you at the scene of a fire, or in the back of an ambulance as we get to the hospital is not what I joined for, but yes, I appreciate it when I am told, and quite honestly like that better than a big ceremony or recognition for saves. As I'm sure you have read all of the other posts, we are not here for the recognition, we are here to help people, plain and simple. And I also agree that perhaps you should brush up on grammar and punctuation. Whatever your reasons for joining, I hope that you don't get disillusioned, and I hope that you continue to learn and grow in the field, so that you can come to the understanding that most of the rest of us have about this job, whether you are paid or volunteer....
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