Trey Mahalitc Foxfire

11/25/2021

The definition of minimal is a small amount, or the least amount possible. When you put forth the least amount of effort possible, this is an example of a time when you put forth minimal effort.

Unacceptable is not satisfactory or allowable.

Minimal is unacceptable to us. To have that mindset of "I'm just going to do enough to get by," or "I'm going to teach them just enough to not get hurt," or "I'm going to implement the less amount of staffing required to save money," is a huge disservice to the citizens relying on us.

It's pure complacent and ultimately dangerous. You can get luckily successful at barely skating by before tragedy occurs, and you had the means to be better, to do better, but you chose not to. We're not about that.

Our community demands us to be in top shape, extremely proficient at our job, and deserves to have more than just a civilian in bunker clothes responding to their emergencies.

This isn't a game, a country club we just show up at and pray we don't run calls. It's the fire service. Respect it. There is no room for minimal anything here.

Set The standard. -Snow

02/09/2021

Firefighters aren’t impressed with position, rank or title. We’ve all seen firefighters who have out promoted their character, integrity and work ethic. They’re just not good people. It’s the person you are that matters to those you lead. There’s no title that can cover up a bad leader, nor is there any job too low that will prevent a leader who leads by example from being followed. Leadership is who you are, not what you’re called.

If you’re doing the job right, you’re leading. If you’re not, you’re not leading no matter what your title is.

04/14/2020

03/19/2020

Move with a purpose!!

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02/15/2020

Bahaha

Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons.

- Denzel Washington

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02/12/2020

Great point! Dont be a scrub..... if you can’t make it through one bottle, consider staying home.

01/11/2020

Which one are you? 🤔

There are people who make things happen and people that things happen to.

It’s up to you to decide who you’re going to be.

09/16/2019

Some of the strongest leaders among us have pushed it right to the edge, and some have even gotten kicked off the team.

08/04/2019

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How we hire, promote and what we allow are extremely important and become your departments culture. Make it be one worth contributing to.

07/31/2019

Seniority doesn't equal superiority. Having more years on the job guarantees you the first cup of coffee and a seat close to the TV. It does not guarantee respect. It's not all about your years ON the job, it's about your time INTO the job. Stay humble, don't fear failure, and get after it every shift.

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