Thursday, December 22, 2011

Coffee in the fire service

Why is it that Fire/Police/EMS always consume high amounts of caffeine, and especially coffee? I'm not surprised at all that they do. We are expected to perform at high levels at all times, and most of us are chronically sleep deprived. Also think about it. We already have a shorter life expectancy and we are not doing ourselves any favors by increasing our cardiac load.

Don't get me wrong, I love coffee an caffeinated drinks, but at some point I have to do what's best for me. Slow down the caffeine.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Second Jobs

Why is it that firefighter have to work second jobs? We all risk our lives to save lives, property and protect the public. I know firefighters who have been on WIC or food stamps because they can afford to feed their families. I see this as a huge problem.

Check this

I agree with this post, but some things are worth risking your life for.