Cincinnati Firefighter Dies in Line of Duty

My salute to the deceased firefighter.

Originally Posted by Schroeder

Firefighters seldom get the credit they deserve.

No?

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

All too true. We see them doing their jobs and don't give it a second thought. We don't think about how dangerous that job is until we read about one (or a dozen) dying in the line of duty. Their service, as Schroeder put it, is every bit as important as any soldier's, sailor's or policeman's.

Since when do you speak for others?
Usually you're the one who reminds others to only speak for themselves...

Originally Posted by Betonov

They're underrated, underpaid, underapreciated and they still save our sorry behinds.

Gotta agree on the payment related part,
but how are they underrated and under-appreciated exactly?
And what do you mean by our sorry behinds?
It sounds like we don't deserve their service?
How so?
Is that the case in Slovenia?

That is the first time I hear something like this.

Honestly, I have no clue where you guys are coming from and couldn't disagree more.
I think they are well recognized, especially in the US since 9/11 (from what I've witnessed).
That 'effect' might have cooled down a bit but still... do you know someone who does not appreciate firefighters?

And what should we do to appreciate them more?
Build shrines?
Cause that would kinda be the next level after free coffee, not having to wait in ques, being looked upon as heroes and no one would ever dare to say something against them... and if, well, he's not worth the attention.

So, where do you guys get that impression from?