Is Brotherhood a Thing of the Past? (continued)

from Georgia Firefighter - Summer 2023

Is Brotherhood a Thing of the Past?

older generation of the Brotherhood.

I often hear that the Ole Brotherhood of the fire service is becoming a thing of the past.

It’s a common phrase heard too many times in stations across our state! The question is not who is to blame, but how can we correct it!?

Almost two years ago the Old Legends of Spalding County Fire and Griffin Fire Rescue was organized by eight retirees.

Our numbers are now 36 strong and one of our main objectives is to re-ignite, rebuild, and instill the Brotherhood into the younger generation of firefighters in our respective departments.

Through a lecture at the beginning of recruit classes, retirees calling or visiting stations on a regular basis, catered meals with the retirees and active firefighters or showing up at some hands-on training exercises to boost the morale and comradeship are all ways we as retirees are working together with our younger generation to rebuild the Brotherhood before it’s forever lost!

The old saying fits well. If you believe in something, fight for it! If it’s your passion, lay the cornerstone and get moving and make a positive difference in the new generation of firefighters!