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Don't stand, if you can sit - don't sit, if you can lay down - if you can lay down, you might as well take a nap.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about police, contentment

Contrary to popular belief, O.C. *IS* an area effect weapon.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about police, faith

The easy way usually results in more damage done than less or is blocked by a large, pissed off dog who hasn't eaten in a week.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade

When dealing with the public try to look unimportant, They may go and find someone else to ask that stupid question to.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, question, public

Falling trees have the right of way.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, rightness

Uniforms only come in two sizes, too small and too large.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade

If your Captain can see you then so can the public.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, public, contentment

Never worry about the falling tree branch with your name on it. Instead, worry about the falling tree addressed, To whom it may concern.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, worry, name

Crew Leaders, not GOD, make priorities. There’s a difference.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, god

Never tell the Captain or Deputy Captain you have nothing to do.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, nothing, contentment

One Crew leader is never enough but two are entirely too many.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade

A clean and dry set of overalls is a magnet for mud and rain.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, rain

The more an item of equipment costs, the farther you have to send it away to be repaired.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, contentment

Interchangeable parts don't, leak proof seals will and self - starters won’t.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, self-control

The item of equipment that usually won’t start or jams when you need it the most is the pump.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, need, contentment

You aren't Superman.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, contentment

The more stupid the leader is, the more important tasks he is ordered to carry out.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade

The self-importance of a Deputy Captain is inversely proportional to his actual importance in the chain of command.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, self-control

Success occurs when no one is looking, failure occurs when the Fire Control Officer is watching.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, failure, success, fire

As soon as you are served hot food in the field, it rains.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire brigade, food, contentment