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wilson_tammie · 07-31-2002, 08:37 AM

Hi how is everyone.....I am new to this forum I just found it on the web. Just wondering if everyone here is American? and fellow Canadians? I was recently hired(1 year ago) with the Mississauga Fire Department(city just West of Toronto, Ontario), there was 4 females in my recruit class of 24 people. There is now a total of 9 female firefighters of approx. 625 total. I am happy to say I have had nothing but great experiences so far, I have gotten myself involved in many department extra-curricular activities such as pick up hockey, soccer and I have been competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge Competitions(does anyone here do that??) I have always been extremly fit and very strong so I think I have gained the respect of the 'guys' that way as well as the fact that growing up I was a 'tomboy' and always got along great with guys.....luckily I have not come across any male chauvinistic attitudes. I think this is the best job in the world I have had a perma smile since i was hired sept 2001.

captstanm1 · 08-03-2002, 01:31 PM

My girlfriend competed last year in the FF Combat Challenge and was at nationals.

Welcome aboard.

LouisianaMedic · 08-13-2002, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the forums, my hats off to you on your combat challange.. I have watched them on tv and there is no way I am in that good of shape to complete.....

As you read other threads, there are people from all over the world responding to threads, Mainly the US, but from Austriala, South Africa, Germany, England.. So you have many diverse people and knowledge...

Best of luck to you in you career and God Bless.

From the deep south and Cajun country of Louisiana, watch out from dem thar gators...

mtwaites · 09-20-2002, 03:22 PM

I appreciate the fact that women are actually being successful at getting hired on as firefighters and as paramedics, and police women. This is a great appreciation, as, trying to prove that these careers are for both women and men, can at times be a bit frustrating to prove! CONGRATULATIONS THOUGH, and welcome aboard!

07-31-2002, 08:37 AM	#1
wilson_tammie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 2	Canadian Female Firefighter Hi how is everyone.....I am new to this forum I just found it on the web. Just wondering if everyone here is American? and fellow Canadians? I was recently hired(1 year ago) with the Mississauga Fire Department(city just West of Toronto, Ontario), there was 4 females in my recruit class of 24 people. There is now a total of 9 female firefighters of approx. 625 total. I am happy to say I have had nothing but great experiences so far, I have gotten myself involved in many department extra-curricular activities such as pick up hockey, soccer and I have been competing in the Firefighter Combat Challenge Competitions(does anyone here do that??) I have always been extremly fit and very strong so I think I have gained the respect of the 'guys' that way as well as the fact that growing up I was a 'tomboy' and always got along great with guys.....luckily I have not come across any male chauvinistic attitudes. I think this is the best job in the world I have had a perma smile since i was hired sept 2001.

08-03-2002, 01:31 PM	#2
captstanm1 District Chief Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 6,492	My girlfriend competed last year in the FF Combat Challenge and was at nationals. Welcome aboard. __________________ 09-11 .. 343 "All Gave Some..Some Gave ALL" God Bless..R.I.P. ------------------------------ IACOJ Minister of Southern Comfort "Purple Hydrant" Recipient (3 Times) BMI Investigator ------------------------------ The comments, opinions, and positions expressed here are mine. They are expressed respectfully, in the spirit of safety and progress. They do not reflect the opinions or positions of my employer or my department.

09-20-2002, 03:22 PM	#4
mtwaites Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 120	Congratulations... I appreciate the fact that women are actually being successful at getting hired on as firefighters and as paramedics, and police women. This is a great appreciation, as, trying to prove that these careers are for both women and men, can at times be a bit frustrating to prove! CONGRATULATIONS THOUGH, and welcome aboard! __________________ Firefighters are beneficial to every community with the wealth of information they have! They don't get enough praise, for the information and skills they know! It could save your life one day!!!!!

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08-13-2002, 05:42 PM	#3
LouisianaMedic Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 606	Welcome to the forums, my hats off to you on your combat challange.. I have watched them on tv and there is no way I am in that good of shape to complete..... As you read other threads, there are people from all over the world responding to threads, Mainly the US, but from Austriala, South Africa, Germany, England.. So you have many diverse people and knowledge... Best of luck to you in you career and God Bless. From the deep south and Cajun country of Louisiana, watch out from dem thar gators...

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