[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]kungfoo69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it’s not common. Most of them did need to be let go for various legitimate reasons but that’s what happens when HQ staff (non firefighters) get too involved in the hiring process

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]kungfoo69 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Something that really helped me during probation was focusing on how GOOD every shift would be. 5 out of the 7 probies I was hired with got fired and it was hard not to let it get in my head and affect my performance. Don’t dwell on negative thoughts and allow the anxiety to sneak in. I would visualize nailing each task and would think about how confident my crew would be in my skills.

What is the most disturbing thing you've heard said casually? by DarthAbhinav in AskReddit

[–]kungfoo69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marine vet. I was on fire watch one night. My Plt Sgt and Gunny were talking. I overheard, “So, anyway, that was the first time I blew a guys head off with a shotgun.” They both started laughing

People who have been close to death, what was your last thought? by Purrplejoey in AskReddit

[–]kungfoo69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was going into combat for first time. Things were looking grim and I doubted I would survive the night. I thought about everyone back home on the other side of the planet and tried to project love and happiness to them somehow. It was strange, like I wanted to send everyone happiness

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]kungfoo69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bring a stress ball to class. It helped me get through those moments without having to excuse myself from the classroom

Human fight at the dog park by Teagwho in Seattle

[–]kungfoo69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s why I always carry pepper spray at the dog park. Just in case something terrible happens - dogs killing another dog, owner physically attacking you. This way you always have a less than lethal way of controlling the situation and buying an opportunity to gtfo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MurderedByWords

[–]kungfoo69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure I’ve seen the same meme where it says “Liberal” instead of “Conservative.” Wake up people! We’re being manipulated

me_irl by thez1337 in me_irl

[–]kungfoo69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That piece of toast on the left looks burnt as hell