WHAT BUSINESS IS YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT IN?

摘要

As I have progressed through my years as a firefighter, I have realized that firefighters from all over the country are singing the same songs. We all complain about staffing, training, budget shortfalls, inadequate equipment, and the fundamental misunderstanding of politicians regarding what the fire service provides to the community. Only the names of the municipalities change to protect the innocent. For most of us, the stories are the same. As you ponder the question of why the fire service hasn't achieved the same status as law enforcement, consider our traditions and our inability to clearly define our status in emergency response. Fire departments define themselves in terms of dedication, integrity, service, and bravery, but we fail to transmit these core values through bur members to our customers.