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My journey to becoming a female firefighter

            My journey to become a female firefighter and what it has entailed; why my life has changed dramatically since I joined the firehouse 7 ½ years ago. There is no difference between the way females and males are treated. Sometimes I have to learn to put my personal feelings aside when I am at the firehouse since both my husband and I belong there. How being a firefighter affects me since I am a mother of a 6 year old. Then there is the realization that being a firefighter is prominently a male role. As you read on about my journey you will see how this change has affected not only me but also others around me.
             I will begin with how I became involved in the firehouse and how it has affected my life dramatically. When I met my husband he was a firefighter and an EMT I did not think I would ever have anything to do with the fire service as it turns out I joined the Ladies Auxiliary and 4 years ago became an EMT. I began spending a lot of my time on the men's side when I got my EMT card. I then started talking to my husband Mike about joining the men's side and he wanted no part of it saying women do not belong here. After much talking I finally convinced him and joined the men's side after resigning from the ladies in March of last year. It has been quite an interesting few months between going to training, work, school and home. It has been very trying for my family, and me but I have never been one to not try and accomplish my goals. I enjoy the thrill and excitement that I get every time the siren blows; my adrenalin starts going, my heart beats faster, the thrill of not knowing what you are going to encounter when you arrive on scene is what makes it so exciting for me. The smell of smoke whether it is coming from a burning house or a burning car. It is something you do not forget; the smell will stay with you for a long time coming. .
             Now, I am going to explain that there is no difference between a female firefighter and a male firefighter, and we are all equal.


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