In the fire service, every one of us has earned a few bruises along the way—some tactical, some interpersonal, some rooted in judgment. The point isn’t the mistake itself; it’s the lesson that stuck and how it made you a better officer, firefighter, or teammate.
To spark the conversation share:
- What happened?
- What did you learn from it?
- How has it changed the way you lead, communicate, or make decisions on calls or in the firehouse?
- What advice would you give a new or aspiring officer facing a similar situation?
This is a place for honesty, humility, and growth. The next generation of fire officers will learn from your experience just like you learned from someone else’s.
Looking forward to the wisdom this group brings.