Can a woman be a firefighter?
537729
YES! I am a female firefighter and I have been for 3 years. I am 26 years old. It really isn't that hard and most of things you learn is common sense! Sure there is a lot of physical work, but when your adrenaline is going, you can do all sorts of things that you never thought possible ( i dragged a guy out of his burning car that weighed 290 lbs, I weigh 150lbs). The guys on my fire dept. were pretty rude at first, but I proved to all of them that I could do it and now they have nothing but total respect for me. You go girl!!! And if you need more advice let me know!!!!
235652
Women can be. That is just a Certain religious belief. Women makes great preachers, teacher and ministers. Gor for it. Check out other Churches...Assemblies of God for example.
793249
Yes, a married woman can still be a Bridesmaid.  Do what makes you comfortable and choose who you want to stand up at your marriage.
838864
If she is capable, then why not???  I would not just vote because she is a woman though.
1058314
I know in Oregon where my father-in-law is a firefighter, they require both.
1104895
Well of course. Why would you think otherwise?  Women are just as capable of being as wild as men.
1074085
Depends on how far indepth in firefighting you want to go.  There is anything from a 36 hour class to a 120 hour class to the highest level you can go as a 240 hour class, Firefighter IA, I, and II.  36 and most 120 hour courses are volunteer and most paid departments require you to have the 240 hour class.  The length of the class in days just depends on how many days a week your class meets.
160055
Yes, you're different, but yes, it's okay.\n\nI had a good friend in high school who used to ride around with policemen on their beat starting younger than you (a small town), and he joined the Volunteer Fire Department when he was 16.\n\nToday, he's a Lieutenant Fireman, and happy as a clam.  He loves his job.  He's always been gung-ho about police and firefighting work, and now he's living the life he dreamed about living since he was a kid.
132265
Of course women can do that.  And to my understanding, every woman can squirt.\n\nRead that lil article.
1179359
who says your hot? Usually firemen work around very hot flames. Besides it is summer time, sweetie. Most firemen I know are arrogant idiots thinking that they r hot. That doesnt make it true. If i think i'm a unicorn, is it true too? Oh look, a cute horn coming out of my forehead....
639514
Perhaps the strong, handsome firefighter pulls distressed female from her burning building, and as he carries her down the ladder, she falls in love with him? That's my idea of a hero. Too bad its got to be modern day though.
494937
As a little girl, I used to say I wanted to grow up and marry a fireman, cause they are so great to do such a hard and dangerous job for the good of everyone.\n\nMy scenario: a good hearted fireman running to help someone in their time of need, loses his boot, I don't wait for him, I chase after him immediately so he won't have to do a rescue with only one shoe!\n\nCute question, creative thinking! Have a great day!
698628
Yes, so long as you move to one of the required boroughs.\n\nTo be hired as a New York City Firefighter, you must:\n\n    * Pass both the written and physical exams;\n    * Pass a medical exam and background investigation;\n    * Be at least 21 years of age;\n    * Be a U.S. citizen;\n    * Have at least 15 college semester credits earned as a result of satisfactory completion of course work at a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education or full time military service with an honorable discharge; or 6 months of full time, satisfactory paid work experience;\n    * Hold a motor vehicle driver's license valid in New York State;\n    * Be a resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City, or live in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk or Westchester County;\n    * Be a Certified First Responder with Defibrillation (CFR-D)*.
1132917
Firefighters (no longer just men) are not nearly as busy as you might think - building codes in any new development are much stricter, and buildings are built to either prevent or withstand fire damage. However, you CAN be part of the community of fire protection by becoming a firefighter/paramedic. In most cities, 85% or so of the 'alarm calls' are for Paramedic/health assistance, and those who are only trained as a firefighter are not called upon. Plus, with the aging population, there is a huge need for trained medical personnel on the 'front lines' - please consider this specialized training to go with the firefighting training
393485
only if your a woman.
895943
If you just want to be a volunteer,  the answer is NO... except... most all states require that you take a basic firefighting class that, state to state, could be as little as 38 hours and as much as 120 that I have seen.  However, if you are looking to go full time,  the hours usually jump up to 240 hours of firefighting along with 120 hours of basic EMS training at minimum.  Now, if you are full time,  and you have completed these classes, then you should absolutely consider taking college courses as they may be required as you move up in the ranks.  I have been in the service for almost 25 years and I love it !! .. My last position was Assistant Chief and resigned due to family problems.   And I'm starting to get the itch to run again...lol... GL on your quest.  If you are young..  and want to look at it more serious,  check out the Air Force... they have an awesome firefighting program.. if I had to do over.. I would have went in. (navy has it too... personally, I'd stay away from that !!)
536503
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YES!! Definitely.  Send me a fireman anyday... :P~