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15 Cards in this Set
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Back in the past as it is today, when firefighters join the fire service they were making a ____________, _______________, and _____________. |
-Commitment -Changing their lifestyle -Joining a family Ch. 1, pg. 1 |
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This famous firefighter started the first volunteer fire company |
Ben Franklin Ch. 1, pg. 2 |
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Who is the Father of the American Fire Service? |
Ben Franklin Ch. 1, pg. 2 |
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What personality traits did Benjamin Franklin display that made him a good firefighter? |
-Bravery -Intelligence -Wit -Creativity -A will to make the world better Ch. 1, pg. 2 |
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During musters and contests how would fire companies measure themselves? |
-Who could get water first -Whose fire stream could go the farthest Ch. 1, pg. 2 |
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Who served as the Chief of FDNY from 1899-1911? Why would he be important? |
-Edward F. Croker -Worked to convince the city officials to roll back budget and manpower cuts Ch. 1, pg. 3 |
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What are three things to remember to be successful in the fire service? |
1. Do what's right 2. Do your best 3. Treat others how you want to be treated Ch. 1, pg. 5 |
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What is a simple way to say someone has integrity? |
They do the right thing (even when no one's watching) Ch. 1, pg. 5 |
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What is the job of every firefighter? |
Safety Ch. 1, pg. 5 |
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What do we have that represents our profession, heritage, and all who came before us? |
Our uniform Ch. 1, pg. 5 |
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When you are assigned online in just a few years what can people steal from you? |
Passion Ch. 1, pg. 6 |
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During training you should take care to push yourself and train as if... |
Your life depends on it Ch. 1, pg. 6 |
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"When you raised your right hand and took an oath, pinned on that badge, or put on that fire helmet, you became a ____________." |
Public servant Ch. 1, pg. 6 |
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"If you're sick, _______. And if you're not, _________." |
-Stay home -Come to work Ch. 1, pg. 7 |
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Four rules to combat complacency |
1. Every time we go out the door, we're going to a fire. No matter what, never let down your guard and always be prepared for the fight 2. When we arrive on the scene, there is no fire only if WE say there is no fire. Listen to civilians, but don't allow yourself to be fooled 3. There is nobody in the building only if WE say no one is in the building. Even when occupants are standing outside, we still search the building for fire and occupants who might be unaccounted for or overlooked. 4. The fire is not out unless WE say it's out Ch. 1, pg. 7 |
