The Nest — #firefighter

Never, ever leave your dog in the car; Make sure your dog has unlimited access to fresh water; Make sure your dog has access to shade when outside; Take walks during the cooler hours of the day; When walking, try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog's paws; If you think it's hot outside, it's even hotter for your pet – make sure your pet has a means of cooling off; Keep your dog free of external parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms – consult your veterinarian about the best product for your pet;...

  If you don’t meet these criteria, you should not even consider a career in the Fire Service. Many candidates pursuing a career in the Fire Service focus on taking classes, gaining experience or trying to learn the “right” answers to test and interview questions; however, if you don’t truly think about and understand the core essence of being a firefighter, you could be wasting your time pursuing the wrong career. There are several key character traits that are inherent in all great Firefighters. These traits have nothing to do with intelligence, fitness or even firefighting ability. If you do...

  1. If they are even within 20 minutes of the station, they will always leave you to go on a call.  No matter the circumstances, if you have a fireman on your hands, he will jet to the car and be on his way. 2. Meeting nights are not something you try and fight with them about. They are going to leave and you do not have to like it because it wasn't up to you anyway.I have learned that these nights are not optional. Yes other people miss them, but not my firefighter. 3. No matter where you...