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Submitted by Just a nut trying to get a squirrel. (View user info) at 2004-11-06 21:54:55 EST
Why is it that firefighters are considered brave while lifeguards are considered beach bums? They both risk their own lives to save others. Firefighters have firetrucks, lifeguards have those trucks with big wheels they drive along the beach. Firefighters have ladders to get you out of tall buildings, lifeguards have bullhorns to let you know you're swimming out too far. Firefighters have axes, Lifeguards have portable floatation devices (A piece of foam covered in plastic, but that doesn't sound technical enough).
So really, why aren't lifeguards considered heroes?
P.S. Before I have to hear you bitch and cry about your vaginal irritation, I'm not saying that Firefighters _aren't_ heroes, I'm just wondering why lifeguards don't get to share that prestige.
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Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2004-11-10 13:49:24 EST (#)
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I was a life guard for 2 seasons. I wouldn't think for one second that I could do a firefighters job. If they can carry 60+ lbs. of equipment up 10 flights of stairs and carry your sorry ass out belive that they could swim to shore with you holding onto their huge goddamn balls.
Submitted by abefroman42 (user info) at 2004-11-09 17:36:20 EST (#)
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derka derka derka. muhammad jihad.
Submitted by miss_behvn (user info) at 2004-11-07 15:17:20 EST (#)
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Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2004-11-07 03:34:07 (#)
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Because a lifeguard is a failed paramedic who can swim well. A firefighter does all the things a lifeguard can do, but a lifeguard can't do what a firefighter does.
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What? A firefighter can save a drowning person? I really dont think so. Yes a firefighter can resusitate a person, but swim in and tow them to shore? come on, that takes quite a bit of swimming skill and muscle ( im not talking about a pool, but a rip roaring ocean)
But Im only going on my 6 years as a lifeguard and lifeguard instructor in Miami. Now that I am in the medical field I can resusitate like a bitch, but swim in and tow somebody to shore? Hell no!
I agree, lifeguards are given a bum rap...they actually are paid well and have benefits!
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2004-11-07 03:34:07 EST (#)
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Because a lifeguard is a failed paramedic who can swim well. A firefighter does all the things a lifeguard can do, but a lifeguard can't do what a firefighter does.
Submitted by Sepsis (user info) at 2004-11-07 03:25:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i'm like a fucking bug exterminator, man. but the bugs are actually the peoples, and i'm like the fucking god of their fucking minds. clearly, if you step out of line I'LL CUT YOUR MOTHERFUCKING TOUNGUE OUT, BITCH.
Submitted by ShatteredDreams (user info) at 2004-11-07 00:55:25 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Because you touch yourself at night. - Family Guy
Submitted by Elf_Down (user info) at 2004-11-06 23:35:31 EST (#)
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so are you questioning that you have a question, or are you implying that you have a question, and you just put the question mark there because you didn't know any better?
oh, and good question?. good point.
Submitted by Dead_0hi0_Sky (user info) at 2004-11-06 22:05:37 EST (#)
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a firefighter never gave me mouth-to-mouth w/tongue.
Submitted by FuckTheArmy (user info) at 2004-11-06 22:04:05 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
A lifeguard always tells you not to struggle in a riptide (and in a riptide, if you struggle, you go under).
Submitted by Spooner (user info) at 2004-11-06 21:56:04 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
A firefighter never told you not to run while you were fleeing a burning building.