{"id":2285,"date":"2019-09-24T00:25:23","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T00:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2285"},"modified":"2019-11-22T18:09:33","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T18:09:33","slug":"10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Rookie Firefighter Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes when they start a new job, but rookie firefighter mistakes can especially dangerous to your career and possibly even your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter how qualified you are for the post or how\nmuch you prepare for your first day. Something will go wrong because everything\nis new, there is so much to take in and you are going to be nervous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same is true for firefighters when they start work at a\nstation. Training can only prepare rookie firefighters for so much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, they will have to face real crew members and real situations. Everyone in the service can look back to rookie firefighter mistakes they made \u2013 some embarrassing and other pretty funny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the last few years I\u2019ve spoken to hundreds of rookie\nfirefighters, and I wanted to create a list of ten common rookie firefighter\nmistakes that can get you hurt, fired or make you look bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran firefighters are sure to look at these and see their\nformer selves (I know I did). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My aim here is that these tips won\u2019t just provide trainees\nwith tips on what to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I want to show rookies that it is OK to make most\nof these mistakes as long as you learn from them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The errors listed range from behavior at the station and mistakes with equipment to general attitude issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of 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href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#3_Not_engaging_with_your_own_crew_outside_of_work\" title=\"3) Not engaging with\nyour own crew (outside of work)\">3) Not engaging with\nyour own crew (outside of work)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#4_Not_communicating_with_your_officers\" title=\"4) Not communicating with your officers\">4) Not communicating with your officers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#5_Not_carrying_out_your_daily_checks\" title=\"5) Not carrying out your\ndaily checks\">5) Not carrying out your\ndaily checks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#6_Not_wearing_your_PPE_correctly\" title=\"6) Not wearing your\nPPE correctly\">6) Not wearing your\nPPE correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#7_Not_cleaning_gear_your_gear_correctly\" title=\"7) Not cleaning gear\nyour gear correctly\">7) Not cleaning gear\nyour gear correctly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#8_Not_taking_pride_in_your_work\" title=\"8) Not taking pride\nin your work\">8) Not taking pride\nin your work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#9_Taking_yourself_too_seriously\" title=\"9) Taking yourself\ntoo seriously\">9) Taking yourself\ntoo seriously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#10_Not_taking_care_of_your_mental_health\" title=\"10) Not taking care\nof your mental health\">10) Not taking care\nof your mental health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Not_being_on_time%E2%80%A6every_time\"><\/span><strong>1) Not being on time\u2026every\ntime<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rookie firefighters have the wrong idea of what\npunctuality actually means on the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will be many of you that turn up right at the start of\ntheir shift, ready to fight the next fire, and assume they are on time. Senior\nstaff at the station wouldn\u2019t agree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, firefighters need to have some overlap with the\nprevious crew so that everything runs smoothly, preferably 30 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crews need to be ready to take over for any job that comes\nin at the moment that their shift starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the saying goes, early is on time and on time is late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Not_engaging_with_other_crews\"><\/span><strong>2) Not engaging with other\ncrews<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rookie firefighters may assume that their business lies\nwith their personal tasks and own crew members. One shift leaves, and another\ntakes over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where getting to work early helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to discuss issues from the previous shift\nwith outgoing crews to work on solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps there is a problem with an engine, some outstanding\npaperwork or another pressing matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rookies that tend to ignore the other crew will be out of\nthe loop and may not be able to offer an effective service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rapport with these crew members also helps newcomers\nto build their reputation across the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Not_engaging_with_your_own_crew_outside_of_work\"><\/span><strong>3) Not engaging with\nyour own crew (outside of work)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Along those same lines, rookie firefighters must take the\ntime to be sociable with everyone on their team. Those that keep themselves to\nthemselves may struggle to create bonds and build trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sense of trust is important in times of crisis because\nfirefighters need to understand their role in the team and look out for each\nother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a fun side to creating social bonds. Station\nlife requires a lot of time training, learning and carrying out other tasks\nwith this new \u201cfamily\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good friendship can make things easier on difficult days.\nIt also opens up opportunities for social events outside of work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you refrain from reaching out and introducing themselves\nto everyone can miss out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_communicating_with_your_officers\"><\/span><strong>4) Not communicating with your officers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s understandable if rookies stay a little quiet when officers\nissue their orders and tasks for the day. &nbsp;Fire culture is very big on new recruits being\nsubmissive and respecting the veteran firefighters on the department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, new recruits need a two-way relationship where they\ncan always ask for guidance and ask the right questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to be respectful but also to stand up for yourself\nand gain respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newcomers shouldn\u2019t be afraid to give tactical ideas based\non their recent training. Those that don\u2019t ask enough questions about their\nroles can also suffer from hazing in old-fashioned precincts. &nbsp;Rookie that assert themselves can gain respect\nmore quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Not_carrying_out_your_daily_checks\"><\/span><strong>5) Not carrying out your\ndaily checks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone will make some sort of rookie firefighter mistakes\nwith their daily checks when they start out. &nbsp;I know I made plenty of my own!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nerves and doubts can get the better of even the best\nrecruit when they are new to a station. This is where all those questions to your\nofficers and senior firefighters help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more that rookies ask about their duties, checklists,\nstation standard and equipment locations, the better the chance of a good job\nwell done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it\u2019s important to note, that if you don\u2019t check a\npiece of equipment properly and someone gets hurt you will be held liable for\nthat mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commanders and senior staff will be able to joke about\ninconsequential errors if they were honest mistakes and recruits learn from\nthem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don\u2019t try to learn from your errors could\nstruggle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_wearing_your_PPE_correctly\"><\/span><strong>6) Not wearing your\nPPE correctly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as you need to learn all the fine details about checking your equipment, you need to be able to demonstrate you can don and doff your <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/what-is-firefighter-turnout-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"turnout gear (opens in a new tab)\">turnout gear<\/a> quickly and properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start, those butterflies about the first jobs will\nsink in and mistakes can happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran firefighters can look back at the times that they\ndidn\u2019t buckle their helmet or struggled with their masks. It\u2019s ok, everyone\ndoes.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, you must practice, practice, practice until it becomes\nsecond nature.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The important thing here, once again, is that you as a rookie\nshow that they are willing to learn from your mistakes and correct them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Not_cleaning_gear_your_gear_correctly\"><\/span><strong>7) Not cleaning gear\nyour gear correctly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you as a rookie can fit your gear and mask\ncorrectly, it may take a while to be able to clean it properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleanliness is a growing concern in fire departments because of the contaminants in soot and building debris and the high <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-firefighting-really-cause-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"risk of cancer (opens in a new tab)\">risk of cancer<\/a>. All crew members must clean themselves off properly on the scene, remove their gear for industrial cleaning and change into fresh gear for the next job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some newcomers may struggle at first so senior crew members\nmust guide them and make sure they don\u2019t contaminate the engine or station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Not_taking_pride_in_your_work\"><\/span><strong>8) Not taking pride\nin your work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a big problem for departments and one that will not\nbe tolerated for long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is great pride in being a firefighter and wearing the\nbadge of your department. All recruits are expected to understand this and show\nthat pride in everything that they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some rookies may think that they can get away with a more laid-back\nattitude. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, this is not true as they risk disrespecting the badge, station and their duties. You may not realize it now, but you will be expected to maintain this level of professionalism at all times, even after your <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/probationary-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"probationary period (opens in a new tab)\">probationary period<\/a> is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Taking_yourself_too_seriously\"><\/span><strong>9) Taking yourself\ntoo seriously<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side of this, some recruits are overconfident\nand have zero sense of humor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There has to be a balance between their serious side and\ntheir ability to take a joke. Now this doesn\u2019t mean you tolerate being\ndisrespected, but those that are unable to take a joke will struggle to bond\nwith your crew mates and get in on jokes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I assure you at some point, you will be the butt of people\u2019s\njokes.&nbsp; That\u2019s just how the fire service\nis, and if you\u2019re thin skinned, I promise you will struggle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Not_taking_care_of_your_mental_health\"><\/span><strong>10) Not taking care\nof your mental health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This final point is one that a lot of veteran firefighters may\nnot consider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is important that all firefighters \u2013 young and\nold \u2013 take good care of their mental health. You might expect new recruits to\nbe more mindful of this need because of generational social norms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, some throw themselves into the role with such anxiety and energy that they put themselves at risk. Rookies need to know that it is OK to feel overwhelmed by all the \u201cfirsts\u201d they encounter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be their first house fire, the first mistake on\nthe scene, first rescue or first fatality. It is also OK to take a break to\nprocess the events at the station and talk to other crew members about their\nfeelings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been a long standing \u2018tradition\u2019 in the fire service to always put on a front.&nbsp; This has unfortunately been the demise of many good men and women as they become overwhelmed and find themselves having problems down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, there&#8217;s a lot to learn but it is also important to make a good impression on your officers and other crew members from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is easy to see why the first few weeks on the job can be anxiety-inducing and overwhelming for new recruits and <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/probationary-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"probationary firefighters (opens in a new tab)\">probationary firefighters<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is so much to think about with all the different\nduties in their new role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add in the obsessive attention to detail that is expected,\nand cracks can form. Rookies can\u2019t be afraid to make mistakes if they are\nwilling to learn from them and grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, older crew members need to be aware of this and help newcomers whenever they can. <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best advice that I can give to new recruits is to try to\ntreat every day as day 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put in the same amount of effort and enthusiasm you did on\nday 1 as you would months and years into the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t beat yourself up over stupid mistakes and always find\nways to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also helps to lead by example from the start when you are\npart of a new group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be the responsible one that takes pride in every aspect of their work. Don\u2019t forget that you will guide others sooner than you realize so it pays to maintain this attitude from the start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for other information about what to expect as a new firefighter you can read an article I wrote for FireRescue1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firerescue1.com\/rookie\/articles\/394712018-what-to-expect-on-day-1-of-your-new-job-as-a-firefighter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone makes mistakes when they start a new job, but rookie firefighter mistakes can especially dangerous to &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"10 Rookie Firefighter Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/10-rookie-firefighter-mistakes-that-can-cost-you-your-job\/#more-2285\" aria-label=\"Read more about 10 Rookie Firefighter Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2286,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Rookie Firefighter Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Job<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Everyone makes mistakes when they start a new job, but rookie firefighter mistakes can especially dangerous to your career and possibly even your life. 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