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What do you think of women in the fire service?

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anna m mills commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

i agree with everyone coming from a female who has been in the fire / ems/ rescue now just rescue and ems..you need to think as everyone else that walks through that door..you passed like everyone else did so what makes any one sex better in being...

on Wednesday

Briana Meredith commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

thanks all you guys that helps a lot i will keep you posted on how my firefighter 1, 2 class goes

on Tuesday

Chief Dino commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

Don't get in the way of your own sucess. So what if your the only girl. Some of the best Sailors that I served with and for were women. Makes no difference if you can do the job. Good luck at FF 1/2! TCSS Shawn

on Monday

Rusty Mancini commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

The intimidation feeling can be holding you back! Sister it's time to jump in and take it by the horns. Sounds to me that you have the self confidence, so go for it!

on Monday

Briana Meredith commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

i dont think chief is really dogging me but i think he knows that i can do better and i need to just not let anyone stand in my way. I am getting ready to start my firefighter 1,2 class on dec. 2 we will see how that goes. i am really nervous abou...

November 16

Lindsay Holt commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

I agree with Chief here Briana. Being in the fire service myself and working on my EMT at the moment it is a man's world but if you give in and let them make you feel this way then you have already been defeated before even trying. You can do anyt...

November 16

Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'nervous'

And may I remind you that, if you allow your sex to be an issue, it WILL be an issue. The chief is doggin' you, because he knows that he can and you reinforce his idea that women are the weaker sex. Don't let the bastard win. Think of yourself as ...

November 16

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nervous

November 16

Jeff Cole commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'getting back into shape'

Don't try anything that's too intense, too quick. Take your time. And understand that age, genetics, and your condition before childbirth is a factor. If you were in reasonable condition before, 'Muscle memory' will be on your side. Child birth ca...

September 21

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getting back into shape

I am just looking for some pointers on how to get back into shape and nutrition after having my son 8 months ago I am having a horrible time getting back into shape.

September 21

Tina M Bower commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'firefighter 1, 2 class'

I have just started the firefighter 1 and 2 class recently. So far, advice I can give is to practice every spare chance you get. You will have to get really good at getting in full gear in a minute or less, so get to know your gear very well. The ...

September 11

Liam commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'firefighter 1, 2 class'

Keep your mouth shut and ears open. Practice and read your book. I am charged with getting probies through fire I and II at my station and I find that most of the guys fail because A) they dont practice the skills (SCBA, TOG in less than 1 minute,...

September 11

Andrew Siano commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'firefighter 1, 2 class'

Study and LISTEN. I've got 500 hours of formal state classes and after each one I rewlize how much more I have to learn. Enjoy the process, its going to be great!

September 10

kevin commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'firefighter 1, 2 class'

the best thing to do.is study and practice alot.i just did my fire fighter 1 a few months ago

September 10

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firefighter 1, 2 class

I am getting ready to start my firefighter class and i am so excited. I am in college right now for the paramedic program and i am also going to get my associates in fire science(public safety), but thats later on. any way does anyone have any goo...

September 10

Briana Meredith commented on Briana Meredith's blog post 'weekend at the station'

well i am a probie and thats the kind of stuff that they do to probies if i was in the city it would be so much worse

August 16

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I Live: (City, State): french lick, IN

Years in Fire/EMS:: less than 1

Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:: I joined bc this is what i want to do as a career

Relationship Status:: Single

Department Type:: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Private EMS

Rank/Role There:: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years With This Department/Agency: less than 1

My Training:: I just finished my maditory firefighter and my EMT-basic

About Me:: well I am 20yo I live in a small town where I am the only girl on the dept. our dept. is volunteer I plan on going to school to be a firefighter and a paramedic.

Day Job:: EMT-B

I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:: i get to help people

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nervous

ok so i work for a private ambulance service about 2hrs from where i live and when i go on runs there i am just fine i dont get nervous or anything usually but also the majority of our runs are just basic transports. but when i go on runs at the firehouse i get really nervous and jittery and i dont know why. chief says im not being aggressive enough and he gave me a big long speech. may i remind you i am the only girl on my dept. also but any way if anyone can offer me any advice it would be gre… Continue

Posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:32am — 8 Comments

getting back into shape

I am just looking for some pointers on how to get back into shape and nutrition after having my son 8 months ago I am having a horrible time getting back into shape.

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 5:03pm — 1 Comment

firefighter 1, 2 class

Posted on September 10, 2009 at 3:25pm — 4 Comments

weekend at the station

ok so this weekend i came to the station friday afternoon to stay until i had to go to work. well chief decides that me and another probie are going to spray off some parking lots bc we had some sort of festival on sat. He said it was good training. so we get back around 9pm from doing that. I have to get up and leave for work by 3am so i decide i am going to go lie down. ha boy was i wrong one of my fellow firefighters kept me up all night long kicking the chair getting on the intercom stuff li… Continue

Posted on August 16, 2009 at 12:28pm — 3 Comments

school

ok I am trying to get into the medic program and i am having such a god awful time with my anp 101 i am fine until test time and then i get in there and just freeze up cant remember anything. and now i am going to have to retake the class. does anyone have any advice

Posted on August 3, 2009 at 6:59pm — 2 Comments

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At 10:50pm on August 4, 2009, Brotherhood Instructors, LLC said…

At 1:13am on August 1, 2009, Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…: Briana, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.

Chief William Sharp
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