Wow, pretty harsh review of this story by "ballsout14" Gotta say you are dead wrong on this one. Having been a firefigher for over 20 years, I've heard a lot (too much) about the misconception that we shop, cook, workout and "ride around in shiny trucks". I can't blame you if you are unaware of what we do daily, but until you do, perhaps you can hold your comments and acidic tone. Firefighters rarely "sit around" and do nothing. We are usually lucky to eat on time, go through rigorous training year round to keep our skills fresh, and working out is part of our unwind time, as well as to requalify physically to keep our jobs. By the way I am a female lieutenant. My guys work their butts off. Can't you just take the story as it is, a good story? We've given up the glory plenty of times to the cops who got there first, etc. We're not in it for the glory, just the feeling of helping. Sorry you can't appreciate that. And I must say, it sounds like you may be a pretty angry person no matter what I might say. Go ride with your local department and you'll see what I mean..Good Luck.