welcome to ffn, stay safe

welcome to your new family

welcome to ffn from NY

Welcome to the family Shirley from the jersey shore

welcome to the nation, my computer wouldnt let me replie to your discussion. but if you have any questions feel free to ask anything

welcome to the family elizabeth

what i do on my off time is go to the station an wash the trucks, fuel them up, clean the station. an no its was hard to join all i had to do to join was live in the area for a year but i lived here for 14 yrs so ya i had that covered. but what i like well i love is the group of ppl i work were pretty tight with an how every call is a diff one you know, but what i dislike was doing all the grunt work but hey every1 has to do it an remember if they're picking they like you lol thats what i was always told.

Attitude helps a lot, but you still will have to be somewhat strong to get thru training and to do the job well. Now, I'm not talking about being able to out do some big man in the weightroom - I'm talking about being in decent shape- good cardio and be able to do some heavy lifting. In fire academy you'll be expected to drag an 80 lb dummy, pull a charged hose line, carry, set and hoist a 24 ' extension ladder....things like that...Years ago when I went thru academy- there was a little Asian girl in our class- she was all of 5'2 and 105 lbs of sheer determination! She'd set her mind to it. Now other than the physical part of it- most every where in the U.S. now, you have to be at least an EMT- Basic to get hired as well. So you need to have the capacity to deal with the medical stuff too. It really is the best job in the world- I love my work, love the shifts(24 hours on- 48 hours off) love all 260 members of my extended family.We have about 20 women in our dept- there's a few that are kind of pains, cuz they have chips on their shoulders and think everything that comes out of the guys mouths in something derogatory to them...me, I'm just one of the guys- we all work, laugh, train, cook, vegetate and learn together...You should look into ride-a-long programs- we have them here, where you can ride on the engines for a half a day , observe, hang with us and stuff...Its a good way to see if its something you really would like-usually all it takes is signing a waiver and having a background check run...anyway- good luck to you Elizabeth whichever way you go! Feel free to write back if I can help in any way...

hi elizabeth thanks for the add.so if there is any thing you want to know about the fire fighting just late know

why wouldnt they like that much if you stop by?

Elizabeth, I have been playing Fireman for over 30 Years and seen A lot of Changes but I still love it an would not want to do anything else.

if you really want it you can do it! best of luck and stay safe...

you can do what ever you put your mind too. i say go to firefighting it will change your life forever.

Welcome :)

Hello from Chicagoland. Welcome to FFN. I've been doing this for 14 years, I'll try my best to answer any questions you might have. Good luck and stay safe!

welcome to ffn from new brunswick canada

If ur worried maybe try EMS. U work along side of the FD but as a general rule u have a higher call volume - if you like staying busy....... i do. Ive done both and I love EMS.

If you want to do it, you can do it...but you have to love it. I'm 5'3" and 110lbs, never had a problem....and I love it!!!!

You can do anything you put your mind to. Just because you are small doesn't mean you can't do the job, I had several Female Firefighter who worked with me when I was a District Chief and they were awsome. They did the job and did it well. If it is something you want then I am sure you will do well at it as well.

There will be a few things that a physicaly challenging but for the most part you can do most everything you put your mind to. Good luck and let me know if there is something i can help with.

Hello, Elizabeth! I would encourage you to pursue your dream of being a female firefighter. I think anyone with the determination and the desire to do this job can do it, and do it well. You're 5'7"-- that will help, believe me, I'm 5'7 1/2" (the 1/2" is important! grin) I've been a volunteer FF (just got to the 240 level this Oct.) for almost 4 years now. I wouldn't trade any of it for anything in the world, great job. EMS is also a really, really cool part of this job as well. Take care, stay safe, and good luck!
Brittany

Hey I,m new to this site and just wanted to meet some new people. Drop a line some time if u want.. And it's not that bad of a career, maybe work out somemore other than that u'll do fine.

Elizabeth,

First welcome to FFN
I have been a firefighter fo r20 years and I can tell you that it is a male dominated occupation. But thats not to say you cannot dop it because you can. We have a lady on our dept that is smaller than you and I have no problems with her inside a fire or out. I am a big man and no you could not get me out by yourself but the thing is as long as you will stay and help get others to me and then help thats what matters. The other thing is you nust prove yourself every time you enter the house, it's not fair but thats the way it is for a woman. Blunt But True..... Start your career now and have fun while doing it. If you would like to ask any other q's drop me a line.

Ron

HEY ! Shirley Did You see The Charger Game ?
it is so Cool ... Dont You Think ?
have a great day okay
always , Anthony

you said you wanted to be a firefighter well just go do it its hard work some times but you will have to stick with the training but its the most fun you can have with your clothes on