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katcraw replied to Jessica Ries's discussion 'Just Starting Out' in the group Female Firefighters
Try your very best to forget that you are a girl. It might be difficult for others around you have to convince the others you are there for the love of the job just like they are, but hang in there and work at your training that much harder. Put o...
October 21
katcraw replied to Natalie Donato's discussion 'Getting in Shape' in the group Female Firefighters
LOTS of cardio! When I started, endurance was the biggest factor because of my smaller size. Finding resistance exercises you are comfortable with that build up your leg muscles is key, as are working on doing pushups, working your abdominal muscl...
October 21
katcraw replied to Abby Lawton's discussion 'Help! Can anyone else small help me?' in the group Female Firefighters
Are your cylinders the composite material ones, or are they the heavy (Scotts? I think they are)? I have a bit of the same problem, and other than sore shoulders and a gooooood back workout, it seems to be a cross to bear for people our size. Is y...
September 21
katcraw commented on Debi's group 'Female Firefighters'
That would be great Amanda! Keep us updated! :)
September 11
katcraw commented on Debi's group 'Female Firefighters'
My bunker pants are Janesville- they are supposed to be "specially made" for "womens bodies". If you ask me, the mens sizing actually fits better. They are fuller in the hips, but smaller in the waist. This can be problematic if you have anything ...
September 10
katcraw replied to Megan's discussion 'Social Relationships with other Members?' in the group Female Firefighters
It sounds like you are going about it the right way: the joking, asking about their families etc. Are you married/dating someone that you could bring with you on the outings? That could help to show you ARE there for the camraderie, not to "steal ...
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Hometown:
Collinsville, OK
I Live: (City, State)
Chouteau, OK
Years in Fire/EMS:
3
Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
Strong belief in the community & for helping people at the most basic level. Also for the camraderie and the brotherhood the fire service supports.
Relationship Status:
Married
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Tulsa Fire Dept
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Paid
Rank/Role There:
Firefighter / EMT-Basic
Years With This Department/Agency
1.5 years
My Training:
First Responder, EMT-B and HazMat Technician, FF1 FF2, NIMS
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Firefighter/EMT B for Tulsa Fire Dept
Side Jobs or Other Organizations:
Frozen Morgue & Night Visions
Top Issues Facing Responders:
Proper training, following SOPs, making sure ff's know their jobs while onscene.
I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
Knowing that we are providing an indispensable service to the community that we, and those we care about, are part of.

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You know what would be GREAT.......

..... would be if either A.) all of us on our respective FD's were psychic, OR B.) everyone on the department would just say what they mean. Really.

Posted on September 3, 2007 at 9:49am —

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At 9:32pm on July 2, 2009, Nick Cates said…
It was good seeing you yesterday!! Things going OK??
At 12:42am on December 23, 2008, Nick Cates said…
Hey...I haven't been on here in forever...
At 4:36am on December 17, 2008, Billy Deatherage said…
Congratulatins and Merry Christmas!

Bill Deatherage
At 3:05am on June 8, 2008, Nick Cates said…


I found this...thought you might like it.

I've got some blackmail for Donnie Back...it's AWESOME!!
At 10:19pm on April 19, 2008, Nick Cates said…


Wow...you do actually exercise!
At 10:09pm on April 19, 2008, Nick Cates said…


This is for all the Rescue Guys out there...
At 11:04pm on March 29, 2008, Nick Cates said…

At 8:32pm on February 20, 2008, Nick Cates said…
They did...and we were going FAST!!! I can't wait to go fast in a big red truck....maybe someday
At 2:23pm on February 19, 2008, Mike Miller said…
Trina.... What have you got me into now???? This looks like a fun group.
At 10:22pm on February 15, 2008, Nick Cates said…
What it do?

How are your shins? Make sure you ice them...aight

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