Pregnancy and working in field

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Permalink Reply by Tammy on June 7, 2009 at 1:16am

Hello, Daniele!

I noticed your post/question and that no one had responded to you. I have had 2 children while serving in a volunteer fire department. When I found out I was expecting my first, my chief took me off the trucks completely, not even allowed to direct traffic. I wasn't even allowed to run EMS calls as a EMT-B. They stated it was because of insurance reasons, which I am not even sure was true because I have known several other females that were able to run, in some capacity, until the last few weeks of their pregnancy's.

You are a few steps ahead of where I was 7 yrs ago with even being allowed to run. I would say that as long as your doctor says you are able to continue then your chief should stay on-board with that decision. I wish you the best of luck!

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Permalink Reply by Karen Johnson on September 15, 2009 at 8:55pm

Hey girl I was rididng tale board til I was 7mnths prego. My guys watched out for me so hope your guys will watch out. I know now since im an engineer it will be ok. I had to come off the engine at 7 and half months due to my gear and i was waddling so bad... But you can do... If you need any more help just let me know

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Permalink Reply by MFDAngel on September 19, 2009 at 6:35am

Several of the ladies I work with on Memphis Fire Department have worked well into their pregnancy. All the city wants is written documentation from your doctor clearing you to work. Once your doctor says it's time for you to come off company, they let you go work at the training center or headquarters doing desk work until after you've delivered. Just listen to your body and you'll know when it's time to take it easy.

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Permalink Reply by Cristina M Blanco on September 19, 2009 at 2:59pm

Having support from your Chief and co workers is vital. Follow your doctor's advice and be honest! Even though the pregnancy is a surprise, you're keeping this little one :) Congrats! You want to make sure you don't hurt your baby. Use your brain and think of your child. You may get some ff who don't agree with you being out there, especially when it comes to the guys. It's important to let them know you are still the same girl you always were, except with one on board. Hope all goes well, and Congrats again.

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Permalink Reply by Annette WALKER on September 25, 2009 at 2:24am

I have two children and was on a volunteer fire department when I found I was expecting my first I was taken off trucks and did go for work .They did not want any thing to happen to me .I had to many things go wrong during my pregnancy to be frank it scared the hell out of the guys that was 22 years ago. Follow your Dr's advice and be honest.

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