June 30, 2008

You're Fire Fighters...grow up.

AVAILABILITY
FLM-04 - ASSIGNED IRON COMPLEX
Weaverville, CA
FLM-05 - ASSIGNED LIME COMPLEX Hayfork, CA
FLM-06 - UNAVAILABLE
FLM-07 - ASSIGNED YUBA RIVER COMPLEX
Grass Valley, CA



***UPDATE***

It amazes me. I'm not speaking about all type 1 crews, but a large portion of them. We treat everybody the same, regardless of race, age, sex, type of crew, or where they come from. I am amazed that the type 2 crews...mostly native...are always polite. They say please and thank you, no matter what. For the most part the full time type 1 crews are coming into the med unit demanding certain types of treatments. They want to dictate what treatments we provide. They don't say please or thank you.

I wonder how many of these folks go to their Doctor and tell him what to do. Do they argue with the diagnosis they receive? I doubt it.

Like I said earlier....I am not speaking about ALL type 1 crews or all full time personnel.
It only takes a small handful to crush the image of all their peers.

These crews who feel they are owed or entitled to special treatment need to wake up and grow up. They could use lessons in common courtesy. I know they are the crews who spike out for days at a time. That is the job they chose. If they are unhappy with the work conditions, they should get another job.

You all should shower. Wash your hands. Do your part to maintain your health. I can't fix you if you refuse to help yourself.

I am now jumping off of my soap box. Please read this and learn. We are here to help you. If you treat me and my crews rudely...the compassion you receive will be minimal. A sincere thank you every now and then will go a long way. A please will take you even farther. If this is too difficult, find another place to obtain the help you need.

Please stay safe.
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