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Comment by brenda caldwell on August 13, 2008 at 11:04pm

wanted to say hello and everyone stay safe.

Comment by Jenny Holderby on August 7, 2008 at 10:56am

Good Morning Ladies, I am new to this group but I have been in the fire service for MANY years. In the 70s they didn't let girls join volunteer departments in this area so I didn't actually become a fire fighter until the mid 80s. Before that I was the Chief's niece, the brat, on the ladies auxiliary and such but they let me wash hoses, fire trucks & windows. BEFORE hose washers & rubber jackets. :(

I saw a comment that said it was hard being in a man's world and that is right. No matter how long you are a fire fighter, as a woman you still have to prove to the men that you are there to do the job and that you CAN & WILL do what it takes to get it done.
In a volunteer department people come & go, both men & women. We have had as many as 10 women on our roster @ 1 time & then dwindle down to 1, me. And I'm hanging in for the duration.

Comment by firegirl on August 6, 2008 at 11:46pm

just wanted to say hi to all and be safe :)

Comment by Regina Morgan on August 6, 2008 at 3:06pm

It's great to see such support for us females!!! Keep up the great work and be safe out there!! :)

Comment by Sandi Humphfres on July 31, 2008 at 11:36pm

Kudos to Debi for creating this site. The support structure is awesome. Everyone be safe this weekend !

Comment by Lucie Draper on July 30, 2008 at 3:04pm

I love being in the fire service. It's nice to see that there are so many other women out there. Stay safe

Comment by Holly LaDuke on July 13, 2008 at 6:11pm

Firefighting is awesome. But working in a man's world is a little difficult, but worth it. Having to prove yourself everyday is a challenge. But in a Department that cares is everything to me.

Comment by Spanner 122 on July 11, 2008 at 2:44pm

hey Leanne, pushing is the surefire way to lose him. If you have a little less time for him, I would bet that isn't going to hurt his feelings at all. Giving a guy some room, especially in the beginning, instead of trying to nail him down right away can go a long way... and let's be honest, if he won't wait, does it matter how much you like him? Better to meet someone who would, no?? Good luck!

Comment by Leanne Wearstler on July 7, 2008 at 6:04pm

can any one give me advice on how i manage a new relationship and medic school at the same time? I don't want to lose him but feel that i will. School starts in August and i just met this guy. i know i am pushing but am afraid that he won't wait. How do i balance both any suggestions ladies.

Comment by Firechick_NC on July 3, 2008 at 10:43pm

To all my sisters here, hope you have a great 4th of July. Stay safe!!

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