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Xtrik8

Xtrik8

@xtrik8.bsky.social

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Firefighter learning about leadership in the service

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Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 14

Some ppl just have no idea who their audience is.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 13

Just wondering what “spirting” events are, lol

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 13

I couldn’t imagine living somewhere a Home Depot wasn’t literally down the street. If I had to drive even 30 minutes, I would just give up on the project, lol

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 13

Starts at the top

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 13

There are a few in my fire department that would kick his 🫏

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 12

He’s affiliated with U of Miami

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 12

I’ve been laid up with an Achilles tear. Any advice? It’s probably gonna need surgery and I’m thinking Dr. Steinlauf. Any experience from anyone?

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 12

I like the “ready yo hang” part

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 12

I just heard yet another sad soul say, “they should have raked up the leaves.” Most ridiculous repeat ever

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 12

He actually contradicts Star Wars “science” quite a bit. He is a fan, I think that statement was a little off cuff

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

Ugh, oh well. We robbed a point 🤷🏼‍♂️🏒🥅

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

I will occasionally send a post for my beloved NHL Florida Panthers. That was an incredibly fortuitous goal at 2 secs left in the third. Bruins hate us.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

I drank from a garden hose when playing with my friends under the street light, does that count?

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

Her docking port might have a virus

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

I stopped listening/watching/caring about that upright ape a long time ago.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

The problem with this is, who are the demographics for their products and services. Musk found out in his first yearly decline in sales. Republicans aren’t using Amazon just like liberals aren’t drinking Bud Light.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

Ok 0500, I’m starting to get sleepy again.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

I’m a captain at a South Florida fire department and I’m astonished that our industry teaches everything about fire, EMS, extrication, safety … but absolutely nothing about leadership. Our profession is failing due to lack of good leadership. Doesn’t mean that there aren’t good ones out there.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

Our fire department runs calls on 5 major highways that literally border or run through our municipality. I’ve seen some stuff.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

My Bluesky name is Xtrik8 because I love extrication. Here I’m teaching the next Gen firefighters how to get ppl out of a car that’s been mangled in an accident. I need to go on a diet :(

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

View from a firefighter. We all have issues stemming from the job. I’ve seen things that no one should have to see. I’m up running calls at different hours of the night. My sleep pattern is horrible. That’s why I’m posting at 0400 and I’m not on shift.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

This division in firefighters is really non-existent. All firefighters, to some extent, love the job and love helping others. Always gonna be ppl trying to monetize a good thing.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Jan 11

Seen a lot about private firefighters on Bluesky. Especially since the California fires are raging. There are volunteer, paid per call, government paid, and private departments. Thing with private depts, someone at the top (ie. corp. heads) need to turn a profit. This eats into the workers salary.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Dec 17

This is great advice and a goal for all fire service officers. We all know how to throw a ladder, perform a VES (VEIS), complete a primary search … we’re not often taught how to lead.

Xtrik8 @xtrik8.bsky.social · Dec 17

Be there for your crew, whether you’re a firefighter, a driver operator, a lieutenant, or a captain. Build trust.