Again and again, there are folks who just don't seem that interested in doing what they signed up to do and are "burned out" or "done" with their career choice. Well, move over.
These same people so rarely will move out of the way for the next generation that they become the people that then dine on the next generation who want to step into the fold and make a difference. If it's that bad, (a) why are you doing the job, (b) why are you beating down the people who are trying to make it better?
I read a post a while back over at the Irons and Ladders Blog and it was great. I just don't get why we have to have posts like this or that?
Is it that hard to actually check your unit in the morning? How hard is it to make sure your crew is up to speed and ready to go? And if you aren't part of making things work then get out of the way.
There is the classic line about you're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem or part of the scenery. While being part of the scenery really doesn't help, at least you aren't slowing down progressive efforts to improve the situation.
In any case, I feel lucky to choose to be with people who want to be successful and are in an environment where we can make a difference. I realize not everyone in public safety has that opportunity. I hope one day we can all get there though.
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