But it begs the question: what would you do if you felt that you were being harassed by a fellow firefighter? Male/female; it doesn't matter. If you feel that you have been harassed, what did you do about it? Does you department have a process? Or would you keep it quiet? Would you fear retaliation, including being kicked out?
I'm curious to find out how common/uncommon it is.
while I might have been very factual, you Kali are very realistic with from the heart thoughts that should be seriously considered by anyone wanting to go down this road. your comments are good sound counsel.