Proof that every now and then even a blowhard like Jay Lowry can come up with something worthwhile.
Part I
http://www.firefighterhourly.com/fir...y-officer.html
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Our look at probie rules brought in a great deal of email. A number of chief officers asked for a list of rules for company officers. Here's our list:
The company officer must, at all times, think of the well being of personnel assigned to the crew.
Don't save a piece of property if you have to sacrifice a firefighter.
Your crew is your family.
Training and education is a focus of each tour or shift.
If your crew isn't training it is your fault.
If a firefighter fails, you have failed the firefighter.
If you feel special you aren't.
Respect is a two way street.
Big building means big water.
Get the first line in operation.
Throw ladders.
Study fire and what it does to buildings.
Talk calmly on the radio. It's not a Metallica concert.
A civilian can panic. A probie can panic. YOU CAN'T panic.
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and Part II
http://www.firefighterhourly.com/fir...y-officer.html
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Here's the second installment of Company Officer Rules:
The badge doesn't make you an officer. Your knowledge, skills and abilities make you an officer.
Never lie to your crew.
When giving orders, talk unless noise prevents it. Yelling breeds anxiety
If you train them they will perform.
Never tell a driver to go faster.
When you get an alarm expect a fire. Never be surprised when you see smoke.
Don't do a task because the crew refuses to do it. You are the leader. Lead.
When there's a screw up it's your job to accept responsibility.
When arriving on scene if you need help strike another alarm. Sometimes if you wait on the chief the fight is over before it started.
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09-04-2008, 04:26 AM
Company Officer Rules
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