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Dear Member

In this month's eNews, we discuss the time-honored tradition of electing volunteer officers. Unfortunately, the contest is often one of popularity, which results in the wrong people being chosen.

Also, check out the story of a New Jersey fire chief who shut down firehouse bars in the wake of DUIs. Should the bars be there in the first place?

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		By Jason J. Zigmont A somewhat time-honored tradition in most volunteer departments, annually electing leaders can result in a popularity contest. Do we really want the person who wins by popularity leading us into dangerous situations? Bendable rules
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