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Step 5: Be Aware of Your Limitations
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Luther Berge
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Kendra Weikman & Luther Berge
This is an industry that can demand a lot from you. Not sometimes, but most of the time. Being aware of your limitations is a humbling skill that all firefighters should have.
Letting your officers know of any hesitations helps not only yourself, but your department as well. Knowing when to say, “I can’t” makes you more of a person for putting your own pride aside, and making the safety of your officers and brothers a priority.
Even with the proper training, certain tasks may not come to you right away. If you feel a responsibility is too much for you to handle at first, tell a superior officer.
Quiz: What Fire are You Fit to Fight?
From medical emergencies to forest fires, EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters must hone their skills to step up to any challenge. Part of choosing specialties in fire & rescue is evaluating your personality, training, and experience. Take this quiz to assess your best fitting specialty as a fire & rescue professional. Learn where you feel comfortable and where you don’t. Like any situation in life, it’s knowing how you can improve before actually doing it that counts.
