National Firefighter Code Of Ethics

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Interesting. Seems like most should be common knowledge, but it really isn't. I think setting a written "Code Of Ethics" (not a document written 20 years ago) would be a breath of fresh air.

http://www.firehouse.com/news/10617345/group-creates-national-firefighter-code-of-ethics

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Interesting. Seems like most should be common knowledge, but it really isn't. I think setting a written "Code Of Ethics" (not a document written 20 years ago) would be a breath of fresh air.

http://www.firehouse.com/news/10617345/group-creates-national-firefighter-code-of-ethics

What??? Ethics have changed in the last 20 years? If you want a code of ethics don't write a new one. And you don't have to useone that is 20 years old.Go back to 1910 and use Chief Crocker's speech as a code of ethics that has lasted 101 years. If you don't know what it says, find it and read it

Every department that I know of has a regulation that refers to "Conduct Unbecoming." Fine or fire a few for their breaches of ethics (or lack of the good sense that God gave a turnip) and everybody else will understand the concept. If they don't grasp the ethics concept, they may be the next to go. I guarantee this will be your "breath of fresh air" for the Fire Service.

One more quote: "When you've got them by the ba##s, their hearts and minds will follow." Lyndon Johnson

Edited January 24, 2012 by wraftery