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November 13, 2003
Expert definitions
Just in case anyone thinks I'm far too serious and take myself to seriously here is a definition of what I do for a living/have done for a living for the better part of my career. Don't know how I've got away with it this long really ......
Fire Safety Engineering
The art of installing and modelling materials, equipment and processes we do not wholly understand, into installations and functions we cannot accurately analyse, to withstand forces and conditions we cannot properly assess, in such a way that the public at large has no reason to suspect the extent of our ignorance.
There, and you all thought it was done by numbers. Trust me, I'm a Fire Fighter.
Another thought from the wisdom of the Emergency service is this gem from a thirty year man listening to a talk on Vocational Qualification and Competence ..
"Experience is what helps us to make a different mistake the second time around."
Sleep well.
Posted by The Gray Monk at November 13, 2003 03:32 PM