Bob, I don't usually tell someone who is expert in their job they're full of shit about something they've said pertaining to their job. To reach Fire Captain you do have to know something about the job. I don't usually tell a Fire Captain he's full of shit when he's talking about his job. This time I think he is. That's all.

GUEST, I understand how your fellow fighters feel, 'cause I feel the same way when I'm told that "You've done such a great job here." It's not me; I only swing the baton and try to make it so that the staff can do the great job. I figure that I only get paid the big bucks to fix it so they can do their jobs in the best possible way. And yes, I'm embarassed when I get complimented and I pass it on to them -- and tell the person talking to me who REALLY to congratulate.