THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS The fire and rescue service
is one of the most diverse and challenging professions known today. It is this diversity that inspires most men and women to enter the service, both part time and career employees. Imagine having to train to prepare yourself to cope with situations that range from
structure fires to childbirth to hazardous chemical spills to heart attacks and almost any
other imaginable emergency situation in between. This diversity coupled with the fact that these skills may be needed any time of
the day, seven days a week, during any kind of weather and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances. These factors
help contribute to make our profession personally rewarding . We are here for two basic purposes the first is to prevent fire and medical emergencies from occurring. This is done through fire prevention, health maintenance education, inspections, fire safety education, and code enforcement programs . Second, we are here to prepare ourselves to control fire or medical emergencies should prevention fail. This is done through education, training, pre-incident planning, more training, state of the art equipment and more training. We are a paramilitary profession working in a hurry up and wait environment. This business is not for everyone. You need more than just a desire to help people. You also need courage,dedication,assertiveness, and a willing to learn new skills and face
new challenges. The fire and rescue service is not for the meek or timid or for those who lose control of their
emotions during times of crisis. Our service is one which calls on its members to perform hot , sweaty, dirty, strenuous work, often in uncertain and hazardous environments . The personal rewards and satisfaction received from the fire and rescue service are often beyond description.
There's a sense of accomplishment after gaining
control of a structure fire, the joy and elation when a child is a born, compassion for accident victims, and fulfillment in teaching fire safety. The list could go on and on . The bottom line in our business is measured by the loss of life, pain and suffering, and property damage we prevented and reduced. We are here and prepared for one reason and that is to provide the highest quality service to our community. If you feel you have what it takes to meet the challenges of our business, we welcome you to join us. It takes a special person to do what we do! Stop by the Station to pick up an informational packet.
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