Now before you all get upset about the title of the discussion, I am NOT the one saying this. I would NEVER say that about my volunteer brothers or about any fire fighters. I have been a volunteer for my community for 8 PROUD years. Ive been promoted to Lieutenant and currently volunteer for two different departments. I love being a volunteer, Im proud to be a volunteer, I love helping my community, and I'm not afraid to tell people that.

Now the reason that I am posting this is to find out what you all think about what was said (the title) about me by a very close family member. The exact words were "he is nothing but a half ass fire fighter", (because I'm a volunteer). When i was told what this family member said about me I felt horrible. I felt hurt, betrayed, saddened, and so much more. Now my question to all of you: How would you feel if your, (ok ill say who), your father said that about you? What would you do? Would you confront him or just hold onto it?