Complacency Kills

From Fallujah to the Fireground. Former USMC Infantry Platoon Sergeant, current FD Training Officer. These are my words, thoughts & retweets I believe in. SC

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Highly disciplined units with skill sets that facilitate aggressive tactics are, and always will be, the superior units. Commit mind/body

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Hire passion. Foster a culture that nourishes it. Teach discipline & aggressive tactics, in that order. Perform regular maintenance on your most valuable asset, your people. Finally, we are all human. Forgive mistakes, and reconcile if possible. 1 team, 1 mission. Rarely simple.

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Forcible entry can set the tone for the fireground. Delayed entry means delayed access to victims inside. Extending your leverage on outward swinging doors will often provide the force necessary to fail the door and gain access. Using a 6’ roof... https://t.co/Mb2DrWMCQO

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And while you’re in the trenches, remember this: an insult from a fool is a compliment. A compliment from a fool is an insult. Fight the good fight for those we serve and those who served before us.

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If you’re the kind of leader (either informal or formal) that’s a legit grinder, remember this: you can please all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you’ll never be able to please all of the people all of the time. So with that in mind:

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Operate in a spirit of “bold humility”. Welcome anyone willing to sweat for the mission into the fold. After all, that’s the end goal. Everyone on board. But never negotiate with Mission Accomplishment. Pay attention to what people do, not necessarily say. That’s your compass.

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Been said many times but it’s worth saying again. If you stand for what you believe in, you will undoubtedly face friction periodically. It will be ugly and lonely at times. Stay standing, stay the course. It’s about something bigger. Pay the dues. Quietly & confidently pay them.

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Always wanted to invent an acronym. I think I may have finally got one. AMI- Acronyms Mask Ignorance. Being able to recite one doesn’t necessarily constitute comprehension of the topic. Acronym abuse is real, don’t be an enabler. Have the full conversation.

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Some people are firefighters by job title only. They don’t seem to understand or appreciate the craft. It’s gritty and blue collar. And that’s the beauty of it. The passion thrives in the sacrifices of service. We are tradesmen. Our trade is that of saving lives, stopping loss.

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Halligan Bar mechanical advantage https://t.co/RpczjQz9CB great demo

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This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps' most legendary battles - https://t.co/gxgSv2QJwE

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Second Battle of Fallujah - Wikipedia. 14 years ago. Seems like yesterday and seems like an eternity ago. https://t.co/NguJMJw6W9

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This can’t be overstated. In professions like ours, this is an age old truth. Argue, disagree, even dislike... but never betray each other.

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Common sense and common courtesy aren’t always very common anymore. Rude, entitled, and egotistical are all played out. Be on the cutting edge and help start a new trend by being humble and generous. More silent professionals. Life needs you, plenty of room at the warriors table.

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And for those that have been around a while, not teaching the upcoming guys to do the right thing is every bit as bad as flat out teaching them to do the wrong thing.

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Younger firefighters, don’t allow yourself to be manipulated as a political pawn or for some other undesirable agenda. There’s bad people in every profession who will lay you on the alter for their own personal gain. This isn’t a popularity contest. Stay Mission Focused

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If you’re MissionMinded, shitbirds should be uncomfortable around you. We don’t negotiate with our Oath, we uphold it. Give no quarter to those that betray our Fire Service. Help em see the light or show them the door. We owe that to our citizens & to those that came before us.

[Holding 1&1 @Holding1and1]

Victims Expecting Search
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Great episode on mobilization and deployment preparations, considerations, and inner workings. Information like this isn’t easy to come by. Wherever you like to listen to podcasts, just search Tailboard Sessions and then listen to episode 6. https://t.co/trLh6h5JVm