homer simpson, firefighter

So, I dunno how I never saw this episode on its original air date, but I just watched a rerun of the Simpsons episode where Homer becomes a volunteer firefighter for a very brief, and crime-riddled, period of time. (Episode guide here.) In it, Homer and his gang get so used to people showering them with praise and prizes for doing their duty as VFD members that when the luck dries up, they start stealing things from the very houses and business they are fighting to save from burning up. Hilarious... but it also made me stop and think for a minute.

Other than meeting Emily and all of the time I get to spend with her, there's nothing more rewarding in my life than helping other people. I love the work that I do with Crescent Springs, as a firefighter, and as an EMT-trainee. I'm also thoroughly enjoying my training at the com center, because that's just another way I can help somebody in their time of need. It's kinda funny, really... I get almost a high when I feel like I have accomplished something. More than anything else I have ever done with my life, working in emergency services brings me so much immediate satisfaction, and so much happiness. I didn't really have a point in writing this post, other than to just express how happy I am that I have found an activity that allows me to help people. It's like the bumper sticker says... "Our finest hour begins with your worst."* I just really get a kick out of doing right by other people. And feeling needed. I guess that's it.... end of rant.



*or, more comically...... "Nobody ever called the fire department because they did something smart." LOL.