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In reply to the discussion: Ok DU, I've been given permission by my station Captain to post on this site, [View all]Android3.14
(5,402 posts)The consequence is that a person should respond to healthy doubt, especially when laying claim to a role as respected as that of firefighter less than four days after spawning the account.
I managed, a few months ago, to stick my foot in my mouth questioning a person's claim on DU, and had my ass handed back to me. It has made me cautious in expressing questions about the authenticity of some of the folks here. Heck, I've had people call me a 'bot on occasion.
However, this situation feels off. For example, there are any number of sources that reveal a typical day as a firefighter.
The Chandler FD
Indianapolis FD
County of Albermarle
Another thing is that it seems rather odd that a station chief would grant permission for a firefighter to post their activities on a website where thousands of strangers can view it. While information about much of a fire station's activities are supposed to be public, fire chiefs are notorious about wanting to control who in the department will release or relay information to the public. Just the danger of revealing HIPAA violations would be enough to make any town cringe at the thought.
I have enormous respect for the tasks firefighters must do, and I think the pomp and circumstance of firefighter funerals are absolutely justified. I couldn't care less if a firefighter is sleeping at the station, just as long as they wake up and save my family.
That being said, I'll stand by my doubt and my question.
P.S. I've sent you the information you requested in a DU mail.