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Claire, That was....colorful ;)

I personally liked the laid back songs rolling code 3 Young, Wild & Free: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjpuU1Yk5Z8

Hey I can speak with some (read: this guy is still a probie) authority, I joined the fire service a year ago and left for basic training where I suffered an injury resulting in surgery to correct torn cartilage and a meniscus tear I am currently training to take the physical agility test for...

$70? Jeez I knew the firestore was a money pig, but I certainly didn't pay that much lol :P

NYMedic, if you're still looking for whackerish stuff to spend your money on for motivation may I suggest a "beaver" helmet front holder? I don't know NYFD's policy on it, but it motivated me through my academy! The beaver happens to have a lot of tradition with North American firefighters.

EMBRACE THE SUCK! Drive on stud!

I don't really get that either, I mean sure oaths can mean something......if they're legally binding. Other than that they're words, I almost wonder if the OP is in one of those paramilitary type EMT mills.

I understand your situation a little bit actually! I joined the local VFD here, because it's not only family tradition but I wanted the experience. I was an "EMS only" member, but then a fire 1/2 class rolled around and I was told I had to take it so I did. Now looking back I'm glad I did...

Honestly, when I took my oath of enlistment no one would have noticed if I had omitted "so help me God" so if it bothers you I would just omit it. By the way Christopher, I assume you quoted the Arizona oath (which is a little extreme IMO) but I couldn't help but notice how similiar to my oath...

Hello, I'm Cody and currently I'm a volunteer firefighter/first responder going to Basic school this fall. I'm also in the national guard (shipping to basic wednesday) as a cannon crew member. I finally registered for the site after lurking for about two months.