[Pride and Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job] [Author: Rick Lasky] [June, 2006]

by Rick Lasky

Pride and Ownership holds no punches. Chief Rick Lasky takes a hard look at the fire service and finds it short on the only element that makes it passion. Chief Lasky gives an upfront and honest criticism about the need to reignite the love of the job on every level, from chiefs and on down.Do you have what it takes?Not everyone is cut out for the fire service. It takes only the best to serve the public when people need help most. Pride and Ownership calls for men and women with honor and integrity to measure up to the task.There's nothing else in the world like being a firefighter.Every day Chief Lasky remembers why his job is the best in the world and he brings that passion to Pride and Ownership. Lasky revisits the proud history and tradition of the fire service and reflects on the family values and brotherhood that have made firefighting a truly family-oriented vocation.Special History and traditions of the fire service with overviews of some of the most important fire service leadersDetailed explanation of ceremonies for all occasions from a firefighter's initiation to retirementOver 150 photos displaying rites and ceremoniesHelpful appendixes full of sample documents for fire company use

Genres: Firefighters, Leadership

Hardcover

First published June 22, 2006

Reviews

[Ron Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an essential read for any firefighter. This book is a how to for a positive approach to the job technically but also enforces the skill of gratitude and taking time to appreciate each great moment. It has the potential to make average great and the great legends. If I were a Chief I’d mandate my crews reading this book. Great stories both personal and professional.

[Alex Gunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must read for any firefighter!

[Bev(baglady) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Dezarae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has some excellent values and a great reminder

[Steven St. Ours]

I’m half way through but can’t stand seeing it in my “currently reading” pile. It’s awful. Just awful.

[Doug Winder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. A lot of information and well written. Challenges you. I would recommend for pre-firefighter to Chief.

[Rodney Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chief Lasky's highly-detailed knowledge of the fire service is shared with all in this very informative book. His attitudes regarding keeping the reputation and traditions of the fire service alive and well are commendable. It has its moments of "rah, rah - wave your pom-poms because you're a fireman", but overall has a great message for those of us working in this field. Highly recommended to those that might be in need of a reminder about just exactly what a great job this is.

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book the fire service needs. Too many firefighters get caught up in the politics of the job and the bad decisions that surround us! It's time to get back to the Pride that was so much a part of this job in the early years.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every firefighter should have to read this book once a year.

[Jenn Lambert · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked it so much that I am going to donate it to my fire department, so other people have the oppritunity to read it. I think sometimes we forget why we do what we do, and need a gentle reminder.