Woman firefighter to be :)

RcknDisturbed1

Hey guys!
I'm new to this site, still trying to get the hang of things. I joined because I am taking a more serious look at my health.

I am 21 years old, female, about 5'3" and around 150 pounds. I live in the Midwest, around the general northern Illinois area. I swam competitively for 8 years, and kinda fell off the fitness bandwagon after high school. I became an NREMT-B (Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician) earlier this year. I am training to become a volunteer firefighter.

That's really the main reason I am doing this. I am a woman in a "man's" profession that less than 5% is made up of women. I'm determined to show these men that I can do whatever they can do! in order for me to do that, I need to seriously start concentrating on my health and strength training. We start physical training in two weeks, running with all of our gear on (which is around 75 pounds all together).

I would appreciate your support and love! My family isn't exactly gung-ho about my career choice, and I have seen some resistance in a couple of my close friends as well.
-Lauren

kaaatielove

Add FIRECHICK_24 she's in the same boat as you. She's awesome!
Goodluck with everything! Both of my parents were firefighters. My mom had to work a little harder, but she always managed to go above and beyond most of the guys!

jlewis2896

I am so jealous! What a great obstacle to take on. And you will own it.

Good luck to you on your journey.

ChaseAlder

How did training work out for you? If you have any questions, I'll always be happy to answer I'm a career firefighter/EMT.

MrsRadder

Firefighter/medic feel free to add me