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Kim,
Would like to let you know that in my dept and company that it is always the rookie's job to do the cleaning. And all rookies do it male and female alike. It is merely a tradition. When the new rookie comes you will no longer be the rookie an...
I am now a Captain after only 8 years in my department which is almost unheard of so I face a lot of discriminatory things as well. I usually make my probies do the "grunt" work such as if there is a function to where citizens will be in and out o...
I, luckily, have not had problems with being female in my volunteer department. Sure, the guys tease me sometimes about being a girl, but I tease them right back. It's never been cruel or unfair humor, just that which comes with the job. I think p...
I'm a female rookie on duty right now, and I can tell you that unless NOONE is lifting ANY finger to help with ANYTHING, that it is normal. Expect to clean anything and everything, and keep a "can-do" attitude. You will get subtlely "tested" on th...
well....i have been a cadet for 1.5 years on our FD. im used to having to roll hoses n cleaning n always having people watch u do stuff. last night i got voted on as a probie (thts what our dept calls it) maybe things will change now tht im a prob...
Well, it's been an interesting 6 months, I can tell you that much. Now I know it's because I'm female. I'm being passed up for training and classes, I'm being passed up for gear and a radio. It's all going to the new male rookies. At first I thoug...
I have to say it's probably a little of both. Rookies get all the crap work to start with and of course, guys give girls crap anyway. It's one of the perks. Me ,personally, it makes down time fun. I can give just as good as they can. But once you ...
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Forsyth
- I Live: (City, State)
- Forsyth, MO
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I live to help people.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Forsyth Fire and Rescue
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter, First Responder, Auxiliary/On Scene Support
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 1
- 2nd Department Type:
- N/A
- My Training:
- I'm still working on it...
- About Me:
- I started in the auxiliary and decided to join as a fire fighter. It's a small department, and we have a lot of fun.
- Day Job:
- Pawn Broker
- Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
- There's not enough space here...
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I want to help people.
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 5:21pm on September 5, 2009,
Amanda Cherry said…
- Hey!
My name is Amanda and I am trying to figure out what products are best for female firefighters. I have worked as a firefighter for only three years so I am just getting started. Currently I am a student at Eastern Kentucky University in in the Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Program. Although I have only been a firefighter for three years I have had my fair share of small gloves that were still too big and pants that went up to my belly button! I was wondering if you could take the time out of your busy schedule to share some of your favorite/best fitting/most functional products for female firefighters. Weather it’s an awesome fitting pair of pants, A polo shirt that has sleeves that do not go down to your elbows, a pair of great gloves, or boots that have an awesome fit. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share your opinions with me. Thank you very much. Please feel free to e-mail me back at amanda_cherry4@eku.edu or leave me a comment.
Stay Safe,
Amanda Cherry
- At 7:37am on January 17, 2009,
Brittany said… - Hello, and welcome to FFN!
- At 9:40pm on December 20, 2008,
Mike Miller said… - I appriciate it, Iam also working on getting some of are Dept. patches and when I do I will get you one also .
- At 8:10pm on December 20, 2008,
David M Ross said… - Thanks for the add. Have a safe and Merry Christmas and New Year.
- At 6:50pm on December 19, 2008,
David M Ross said…
- Welcome to the Nation Miss Kim. Have fun. Stay safe out there.
- At 3:59pm on December 19, 2008,
Dennis Brown said… - Thanks
- At 7:20am on December 18, 2008,
Mike Miller said…
- Welcome to the Nation, I collect patches and would like to know if I would be able to get one of your dept. patches ?
- At 8:21pm on December 17, 2008,
Allen said… - Welcome to the Nation from San Antonio, Kim. Stay safe out there!!
- At 7:13pm on December 17, 2008,
LEO AFD389NY said…
Kim welcome to our family at FFN. stay safe and have fun, from New York
- At 4:19pm on December 16, 2008,
Tim Meckler # 575 said… - welcome to the family kim
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Ron -
Agreed - working in an area with many teaching hospitals we often get well meaning medical folks eager to help or to try their new skills on the street. We inform them if they want to take charge of the scene they must accompany the patient...
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Lying about climate research, intentionally distorting research results, takeovers of peer-review journals to prevent any research publication that doesn't support the Algorean climate changers position, changing conventions to avoid the impact of...
Andrew, Where I am we can drive either POV or ride apparatus to the scene. We are in a very rural community. The biggest problem we run into is people stopping in the middle of the road as if they are so dumbfounded they lost all sense of how to d...
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