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Union County Fire Academy Graduation Keynote - Semper Paratus

Had the opportunity to address the graduating fire fighters at the Union County Fire Academy Graduation.

It's a Service and a Commitment

"A Service and a Commitment". Battalion Chief John Alston, of the Jersey City Fire Department, gives the Keynote Address to the 2012 Fire Recruits, graduating from the Union County Fire Academy.  The ceremonies were held on the campus of Union County Community College; Cranford Campus.

"Our beloved profession is a Service and a Commitment.  Fire Officers must clearly understand their roles as Servants to our internal customers and external customers (TQM)."

"We must also make (and keep) our commitments, to ourselves, family, coworkers, organization, the public, stakeholders and other agencies within our service delivery model."

Why Are You Here?

While addressing new Fire Recruits, on the night of their graduation, in 2011;  John Alston raises the question of why did you choose the Fire Service.  Whether Paid or Volunteer, many fire recruits have several different reasons for joining.  The message is candid and personal.