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Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
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Finally, a "White Hat" who gets it...they are a rare breed. Chief Lasky's book illustrates why being a firefighter is the best career in the world. He is forward thinking, but established in a foundation of old school values which gives him direction. All this is found in his book. This is an easy read, but a very complex subject. If you are on the 'Job', this is a must read - over and over again. Fall in love with the job all over - and be proud of what you do!

If you are a Firefighter get this book. Or better yet attend one of Chief Lasky's seminars. If you are a Chief Officer get it, read it, and LIVE IT!

This book I was not sure if I wanted to read,I am very pleased that I did. This is a must read for all that are in the fire service.In times that are tough on budgets and job cuts we need to stand together and remember what our forefathers have built for us and take the Pride,Honor,and Integrity to the next level.This book will light the fires inside you.

Outstanding book by Chief Lasky... gets to the heart of why we as firefighters do what we do. Serves as a reminder for the service as a whole to hold onto our core values which is what distinguishes our profession from so many others out there. An outstanding read, should be essential material on promotional reading lists if it isn't already!

Chief Lasky tells us what each of us was thinking. As a firefighter, we love what we do and why we do our job. This book is the kind of book you read through in a couple of days and learn from for a couple of lifetimes. Anyone who has a lackluster attitude needs to read this and realize that there is more to the service than just showing to work on time and going home when its your turn. Remembering that this is a family is the number one point that comes across in this book. Thanks Chief Lasky!

This is one of the best books for the fire service. I have seen real and lasting change in some of our officers that took the time to read this. It should be mandatory reading for everyone.

After hearing a podcast on this book on [...] I decided that I should pick up a copy and see what the hub-bub was all about. This book exceeded most of my expectations. Chief Lasky took it upon himself to address many of the issues that are now plaguing the fire service. He writes on the lost traditions, what it means to be a firefighter, a Company Officer and even a Chief Officer. He also tells the reader about some of the programs his fire department does to increase interaction with the public and how it improves the relationship between the fire department and the public/elected officials.

This book should be a mandatory read for every firefighter on the job BEFORE they get promoted to a Company Officer position. The only reason I do not give it five stars is because Lasky lives to be a little repetitive and some grammatical errors. However, this book has brought me back into focus on why I am a firefighter and what I need to remember as I continue along my career in the fire service.

This book is filled with detailed ways to boost your members morale. Rick Lasky does an excelent job in sharing exciting ways to make the job fun again. Pride and Ownership has everything that I expected and more!

This is a great book and a must read for anyone in the fire service.

The book was excellent. It is a very motivational and inspiring book for all people in the fire service. A Must read.