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Permalink Reply by Rob on February 12, 2009 at 10:55pm

I guess the more appropriate question would how long will this type of posting be tolerated by site management and the members of FFN? I do not make it a habit to go looking through discussion threads about explorers unless I am looking for a specific issue that we are having at my department to try to get info on all sides of an issue to make an informed decision. Now, when a subject line like this one pops up on the main page as one of the most commented topics of the day I feel a need to look. When I see a posting like yours I wonder how long your cadet/explorer advisor would let you stay around with such a public display. Being a former cadet I know when I was one if I had made such statements I would have been tossed the next day.

Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on February 12, 2009 at 10:57pm

For more on this type of warm water...

http://www.firefighternation.com/video/lifeguard-with-a-sense-of

Who says that there are no lifeguards in the gene pool?

Permalink Reply by Lewis on February 12, 2009 at 11:01pm

I think we all should stop and try to learn as much as possible from our senior members... As cranky as they can be at times they have a ton of wisdom we should take advantage of...

Permalink Reply by turk182 on February 12, 2009 at 11:12pm

That was a funny video. Was the first laugh I had today.

THANKS!

Permalink Reply by Lewis on February 12, 2009 at 11:12pm

I understand that dealing with us can make an senior member cranky.. that's what I'm saying.... Us young guys need to just shut up and learn or atleast that's what I try to do.. Learn whatever from whoever I can.. I want to learn as much as possible

Permalink Reply by turk182 on February 12, 2009 at 11:14pm

It is not you. You know how it goes you get one bad apple in every bunch.

Permalink Reply by Chief 29 on February 12, 2009 at 11:30pm

Mr. Allen I am going to put it simple to you. and you can take it for what it's worth because I know your kind never lasts in this service. I am going to say what most others here have not and I don't care if you get offended. I guarantee you this won't be the last time. All other Quote Juniors that know your role please don't take this personally.

At the age of fifteen you are not even old enough to be a Jr in the state of PA you would be a Cadet. In the whole scheme of things that essentially makes you lower than whale s##t and with your attitude you will never get your head out of the water. On your profile under Training you state you have lots in the past. Well do us all a favor and man up and let us know what it is you could possibly have trained on. I'm not going to brag but I have grown up at the fire house as my father also was a firefighter but I still don't consider those years as years in service or part of my training. I as well as many others on this site have been training and fighting the fight since before you were even born. OH and yes we have the certificates and knowledge to back it up. You also state you have 1 year in the service. I can't believe you have made it this long and With an attitude like yours you probably won't make it to two years.
We senior members would give anything to help those that are willing to learn and listen to words of wisdom and or experience. Do yourself a favor and if you don't learn anything else. DON"T LET YOUR ALIGATOR MOUTH OUT RUN YOUR HUMMING BIRD ASS CAUSE IT WILL JUMP OUT AND BITE YOU.
In ending I have one word for you and without giving it you will never get any.
RESPECT!!

Permalink Reply by Chief 29 on February 12, 2009 at 11:36pm

Well I jumped in head first now it's your turn rfdjumper

Permalink Reply by turk182 on February 12, 2009 at 11:48pm

Very well put!

I wish mine sounded as good.

Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on February 13, 2009 at 12:32am

your showing your age and mentality.

Permalink Reply by Carlo on February 13, 2009 at 12:38am

In all Honesty Keegan, If you can't take constructive criticism , you obviously don't belong on the department, they only trying to save your ass before something bad happen's and you dont seem to realize, No matter how much the guys pick on you they always got your back, as long as you know what your doing and you stay out of the way when needed be you wouldn't and won't have a problem.

Permalink Reply by Ed Brouwer on February 13, 2009 at 12:57am

Thanks for clearing that up. Sounds like a great program. Probably lots of good candidates come up through the ranks.

As for Junior Allen - he doesn't warrant any response. He wouldn't last through lunch in any of the FDs you and I know. Stay safe bro

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