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Comment on The Right Stuff by Svend

Svend — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:05:30 +0000

Here, here.

Comment on The Right Stuff by Michael "Mick" Mayers

Michael "Mick" Mayers — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:54:46 +0000

In that regard, Matthew, many of our leaders (the ones making the decision you refer to as to which is the right method of promoting people) learned from people who didn't have a grasp of these issues themselves. The fire service has been so insular for so long, and the experts we "learned" from, or should I say, the only ones who we gave any credence to, were those who failed to look outside of our industry for guidance on how to improve our organizations.

I remember those who discounted our fire service leaders who looked at different methods of leading ("Be Nice") saying none of this applies to our job. It's time to look out the window at what works and improve. The changes will happen regardless of whether we want them or not. We can control the changes, but we can't stop them.

Thanks for commenting. Good luck.

Comment on The Right Stuff by Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:31:36 +0000

Given the state of many of our promotional systems, or lack therof, can any of us be surprised ?

Comment on The Roto-Ray: Beauty or Beast? by Patrick Smatlak

Patrick Smatlak — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:06:53 +0000

It's awsome having Roto Rays on our Squad,Engine,Engine-tanker-Tower i love it and kids always come to the station to see and watch the Roto Rays,lights and also liston to the Q2B Powercall and Horns as we roll out for a call

Comment on The Roto-Ray: Beauty or Beast? by Patrick Smatlak

Patrick Smatlak — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:05:53 +0000

It's awsome having Roto Rays on our Squad,Engine,Engine-tanker-Tower i love it and kids always come to he station to see and watch the Roto Rays and also liston to the Q2B Powercall and Horns as we roll out for a call

Comment on About Mick Mayers by Kevin Dawson

Kevin Dawson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:21:15 +0000

Hi Chief,
I'm still out here promoting Fire Prevention & Safety!
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Comment on How Far Outside Your Box? Frontiers Around You by Kevin Dawson

Kevin Dawson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:13:54 +0000

Yes! Kevin's Kandles are still going strong.
Lots of interest from Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Groups as well as Poverty Relief Organizations in Third World Countries.
Help reduce the risk of accidental candle fires in your community!

Comment on Okay, It’s 2012: Now What? by Michael "Mick" Mayers

Michael "Mick" Mayers — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:53:11 +0000

Alexandra,

My most sincere apologies. I have been very busy and did not even see your comment had been submitted and was awaiting approval. Thank you for your comment.

I do like to look at all the different teachings and wonder why people can't see how much they have in common. But I guess that's what keeps it interesting.

Hopefully you will read more here and be back. Thanks again and Happy New Year to you as well!

Comment on Okay, It’s 2012: Now What? by Alexandra

Alexandra — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:36:54 +0000

Interesting article about walkng a mile in someone else's shoes…I stumbled upon your blog while searching about the Dalai. I agree that by studying different religions, one does see the parallel thoughts in all the religions. I am Christian, and at one point I did study Judaism and Islam to compare and contrast from my own roots. Happy 2012! Keep the faith!

Comment on Zen Zone #40 by Michael "Mick" Mayers

Michael "Mick" Mayers — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:31:41 +0000

Thanks for commenting, Michael. It’s a matter of situational awareness and while we shouldn’t over-react to issues, we have to not get complacent about things either. Thanks for sharing that.