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How to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions

Alexa Moyer

Are you already struggling with your New Years’ Resolution? Are you already losing the motivation that you had a week ago? Don’t worry, the Nichols Fire Department has a solution.


Become a volunteer firefighter. 


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According to an article from Ohio State University, only 9% of people who make resolutions actually stick with them for the entire year. In addition, 23% of people quit them by the end of the first week and 43% quit by the end of the month. Don’t be like them. 


In all seriousness, becoming a volunteer firefighter is a great way to make sure you stick with your resolutions for at least the year, and probably longer. Whether it’s getting in shape, giving back to the community, learning a new skill, or finding a new community, the Nichols Fire Department has ways to encourage commitment to all of them. The most obvious way is just by having a group of people to stay accountable to. 


The Nichols Fire Department welcomes everyone from any background to join the department. There are a million reasons to join, but right now you’re probably struggling with sticking to your resolution, so here’s how joining our department will encourage you to stick with your resolutions. 


New Year's Resolution: Get in Shape


If your New Year’s Resolution was to get in shape or to exercise more, then joining the Nichols Fire Department can help you stick to that goal. Once a week, the members of the department get together to train on different skills. By having a group of people who are there to keep you on track and supported, you are more likely to stick with your resolutions and to accomplish your goals of staying in shape. 


One of the biggest obstacles that people face when having the goal of getting in shape is that they don’t set realistic goals. By joining the fire department, you can let go of unrealistic goals and start with smaller, more manageable goals, like joining us once a week at our weekly drills. The department also pays for a gym membership for all active members who are in good standing with the department.

 

New Year's Resolution: Give Back to the Community

Another common resolution is that people want to volunteer more to give back to their community. Obviously, joining a volunteer fire department will help you give back to your community. Whether it’s through community events such as Neighbors’ Night or our Popcorn Ball Toss or by responding to emergency calls, the Nichols Fire Department was created to protect and give back to the community that supports it. 


There are so many ways to give back to your community, but most people don’t think about joining the fire department. The Nichols Fire Department is 100% volunteer which is why it is so important for people who have an interest to take the jump and apply. We don’t just give back to the broader community either. When something happens to one of our members, we will be the first ones to offer a hand of support, no matter what is needed. 


New Year's Resolution: Learn New Skills

Becoming a firefighter also comes with learning so many new skills. By joining the Nichols Fire Department, you will be able to take a variety of classes and certifications that will help you achieve this resolution. After your initial probationary class, the department will send you through a Fire I class. After this, you will be able to look at other classes that interest you. In addition to formal classes, the department has weekly drill nights that allow you to learn and practice other skills and to work with a variety of equipment. 


Another benefit to being a part of a volunteer department is that all other members come from different careers and backgrounds, you’re able to learn so much just from forming relationships with the others. Sitting down and having one conversation with another member will probably teach you something you’ve never even thought about. 


New Year's Resolution: Join a New Community

If your New Year’s Resolution was to find a new community or to make new friends, the perfect way to do that is to join the fire service. Joining the Nichols Fire Department comes with an instant community of people who look out for each other and want the best for all members. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds which means that no matter what your other goals are, someone within the department will probably know something that will help you. 


Joining this community will allow you to meet so many people in other similar communities. Through our mutual aid with other departments in Trumbull and in other places in Connecticut, the opportunities to meet people are endless. 

Key Takeaway: Join the Nichols Fire Department

Overall, joining the fire department is something that can be beneficial for your mind, body, and soul. The set schedule of weekly training will get you into a routine that will make it easier to stick with your ambition of getting in shape. If you want to learn more than the fire department is one of the most encouraging places for people who show interest and want to learn, whether it’s through classes or the weekly drills. If you want to give back to your community, then there is no better place to start than by joining an organization dedicated to protecting the community. Plus, being a firefighter just sounds cool.  To join the Nichols Fire Department or to learn more about it, please go to www.nicholsfire.com/volunteer to see the process.

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