Egomaniacs Need Not To Apply

Reporting From On Scene
Incident: Dealing With Ego

I am what some would refer to as 'old school'.  I am dependable. I show up early and always on time for the start of my shift. I am never late, I never forget to do something or be somewhere.  My crew can vouch for me.  I know when to say when, what to do and what not to do.  I am flexible in the fact that any situation or task asked of me, I perform without hesitation.  I don't wait to be told to do something, I see something that has to be done, I get it done.  I want to succeed in my job and that is why I am driven to perform better on each and every call, to be the best that I can be and serve the public the best I know how.

I am also educated.  I know the meaning of humility which is: (adjectival form: humble) is the quality of being humble, modest, reverential, even politely submissive, and never being arrogant, contemptuous, rude or self-abasing.

Humility is a strong characteristic to posses, especially for those in 'hero' rolls.  I usually hate that term to be associated with someone employed as a police officer, firefighter, paramedic, etc. because I personally don't care what uniform you wear, you're no better then anyone else.  Your shit still stinks.

I had a strong dose of reality this week on how some people (a fellow firefighter in this case) has no clue what this means, and truly believes that because he rides a big red truck, he considers himself a hero, he expects to be admired and praised for all his work/efforts and at some times... I truly think that he believes that he knows more than anyone.

I reached my breaking point this week and cornered this person in a hallway to let him know that there is a fine line between being confident and cocky.  We want confidence, we sure the hell do not want cockiness.  Everyone has an ego. I asked him to make sure his ego doesn't get in the way of doing the right thing for the right reason.  Because, if his stupid actions continue and he ever puts anyone of us in a position where we could be injured again, I will personally see to the end of his career.  I also reminded him that age does not determine maturity, character does so I recommended that he grow the fuck up!

There is an important difference between being proud of what you do (and this is true in any profession), and being full of yourself.

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    HoseMonkey
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