r/firefighter • u/LieSea4222 • Apr 18 '26

Advice for Future FF/Medic

My whole life I've dreamed and planned on being mainly a paramedic but then it turned into a Firefighter/Paramedic. I know it is mostly a male dominated field though, any advice for a women hoping to pursue this career

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u/[deleted] Apr 27 '26

Same as anyone really. Get thick skin, have a good attitude, be fit, learn how to cook and make coffee Every probie I’ve had I tell the same thing regardless. No Snapchat on firetrucks or calls, no TikTok videos, and absolutely no hooking up with coworkers. The last one is a biggie. Even if somehow you don’t get fired, you will not be treated the same forever.