Firemanship - A Journal For Firemen

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Give A Shit

Don’t be snared by the welcoming couch cushions, the lustrous glow of the TV, the ergonomic feel of the Xbox controller.

The shadowy expanse of the bunkroom has swallowed many a man. Desire will dwindle when the mind and body fail to be challenged.

Pack up, pull line, throw ladders. Sweat is equity. Allow pure exhaustion to be your reward. Hard work fueled by the desire to better yourself builds the strength required for this job.

Be more than just a t-shirt on your back or a name on your paycheck. The role of faceless savior is a hollow one; the hunger to push forward derives from the desire to serve.

Selfishness will not make the grab. Laziness will cost lives.

Give a shit about your job.