8/31/2024
JD Vance was booed – where does their firefighters code of ethics fit in?
His reply: SEMPER FI GUYS!
Firefighter Code of Ethics
Background
The Fire Service is a noble calling, one which is founded on mutual respect and trust between firefighters
and the citizens they serve. To ensure the continuing integrity of the Fire Service, the highest standards of
ethical conduct must be maintained at all times.
Developed in response to the publication of the Fire Service Reputation Management White Paper, the
purpose of this National Firefighter Code of Ethics is to establish criteria that encourages fire service
personnel to promote a culture of ethical integrity and high standards of professionalism in our field. The
broad scope of this recommended Code of Ethics is intended to mitigate and negate situations that may result
in embarrassment and waning of public support for what has historically been a highly respected profession.
Ethics comes from the Greek word ethos, meaning character. Character is not necessarily defined by how a
person behaves when conditions are optimal and life is good. It is easy to take the high road when the path
is paved and obstacles are few or non-existent. Character is also defined by decisions made under pressure,
when no one is looking, when the road contains land mines, and the way is obscured. As members of
the Fire Service, we share a responsibility to project an ethical character of professionalism, integrity,
compassion, loyalty and honesty in all that we do, all of the time.
We need to accept this ethics challenge and be truly willing to maintain a culture that is consistent with the
expectations outlined in this document. By doing so, we can create a legacy that validates and sustains the
distinguished Fire Service institution, and at the same time ensure that we leave the Fire Service in better
condition than when we arrived.
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Are people waking up to the fact that the country is being taken to the cleaners by the Biden/Democrats/Pelosi/Obama/Harris? The firefighters need to TRUST – BUT VERIFY.
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Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, walks on stage to speak to attendees at the International Association of Fire Fighters Convention on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)© AP
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance was booed by a firefighters union in Boston one day after the group praised his Democratic counterpart, Tim Walz.
As soon as the Ohio freshman Senator walked onto the stage Thursday at a convention for the International Association of Firefighters, representing firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, he was met with jeers.
“Semper fi, guys,” said Vance, a Marine veteran, as the crowd erupted with boos. “Sounds like we got some fans and some haters. That’s okay. Listen to what I have to say here. I’ll make my pitch.”
Vance received a smattering of cheers after promising that the Trump-Vance administration would protect free speech, including criticism of Covid-19 vaccine mandates, as well as protecting pensions.
The mostly negative reaction comes one day after the Minnesota governor was greeted with a warm round of applause when he walked into the same convention before giving remarks.
After Vance was booed on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Harris-Walz said in a statement: “JD tried selling firefighters on the Trump-Vance Project 2025 agenda to undermine workers, gut labor protections, and cut overtime pay – and got hosed. This election, workers are fired up to elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz. They won’t be fooled by Donald Trump or JD Vance’s lies about their plan to undermine unions and America’s middle class.”
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Just add an ‘h’ to the above to read.
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JD Vance gets booed throughout speech at firefighter’s convention
Vance appears to have more “haters” than fans these days. Not only is he considered the least popular vice presidential candidate in modern history, but he has been on the receiving end of many negative reactions since joining the GOP ticket.
Past comments of Vance calling Vice President Kamala Harris a “childless cat lady” have come back to haunt him. The childless community, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff’s e- wife and Jennifer Aniston have condemned the remark.
Resurfaced texts also emphasize his ideological pivot from once calling Trump “America’s Hitler” to becoming his running mate, which has angered former classmates and friends.
Since becoming Trump’s veep pick, Democrats have labeled him as “weird” — a descriptor he has tried to ditch, but a number of strained social exchanges have made that effort more difficult.
(Yes, but Democrat Marxists have TDS. The Marxists always use lies to bury the real story. Just like the person on this whole article is made up about Vance.)
One of his recent jokes at a Wisconsin rally fell flat and backfired. “Well, I found a good friend from back home who embellishes and lies a lot, I’m having him stand in for Tim Walz,” Vance said earlier this month. The internet was quick to speculate that his “friend” was Republican presidental nominee Donald Trump, who, according to the Washington Post, made more than 30,000 false or misleading statements during his presidency.
In another painful exchange, Vance visited a cheesesteak joint in Philadelphia and wound up being accused of committing a “crime against humanity.”
The Ohio Republican walked into Pat’s King of Steaks, which famously serves its cheesesteaks with only American cheese, provolone or cheez whiz. However, Vance dared to ask why they “hate Swiss cheese so much?”
While Vance was seemingly referencing John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, when he asked for a sandwich with Swiss cheese at Pat’s, the internet thought the exchange hurt his campaign chances.
Similarly, last week, Vance tried to have conversations with employees in a donut shop in Georgia before his remarks. But the exchange devolved into incredible depths of awkwardness, involving minimal responses, one employee asking to remain off camera, and Vance using the term “sprinkle stuff.”
This article has been amended to include a statement from the Harris-Walz campaign and that Vance had received cheers at some points during his speech.
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Here is something for the firefighters to munch on:
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Nicole Shanahan, the vice-presidential pick for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has launched a campaign ad that takes a direct swing at what many view as a pervasive issue in American politics: Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). This tongue-in-cheek diagnosis captures the intense fixation on former President Donald Trump, which Shanahan argues has overshadowed critical national issues.
The ad wastes no time in capturing attention, opening with the provocative question: “Are you or your loved ones suffering from illnesses such as TDS?” It paints a vivid image of a society so deeply engrossed in animosity towards Trump that it obstructs meaningful dialogue and problem-solving. By focusing on Trump, the ad suggests, many Americans ignore pressing concerns like skyrocketing inflation, rampant illegal immigration, and unchecked corporate corruption. This misplaced priority, according to Shanahan, has turned what should be rational political discourse into an echo chamber of anger and denial.
To counter this phenomenon, the ad introduces “Independence”—a metaphorical remedy for those ensnared by TDS. It challenges viewers to break free from the constraints of mainstream media narratives, urging a return to critical thinking and informed decision-making. This concept of Independence is not just a call for political detachment but an invitation to engage with the country’s genuine challenges without the blinding influence of media-driven hysteria.
Featuring testimonials from former TDS sufferers, the ad compellingly illustrates the transformative power of this newfound Independence. One narrator recounts a past belief that Trump posed a democratic threat, only to realize the true culprits are a “corrupt oligarchy” manipulating the narrative. Another narrator confesses to having “blindly hated” political opponents without considering facts or policies, now embracing a renewed commitment to democratic principles.
The ad concludes with a sharp, cautionary note: “Independence may not be for everyone,” it warns, particularly those comfortable with being misled about political realities or those who support what the ad derisively calls “Orwellian totalitarianism” or “communist fiscal policy.” The side effects of embracing Independence, it humorously notes, include “an awakening of rational thought,” the capacity to “identify propaganda,” and a revitalized “love of democracy.”
Nicole Shanahan’s ad is not just a campaign message; it’s a clarion call to refocus national discourse on substantial issues, urging Americans to rise above divisive obsessions and engage with the real challenges confronting the nation.
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