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Last week I had a first interview at one of our local hospitals for a health tech position, this wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but it sure would get my foot in the door. Wish me luck. I'm hoping for a second interview soon. I will keep you posted.
I also have a few questions for those of you that are volunteer firefighters. I have only been on the department a few months, have attended all training sessions and meetings, responded to a few medical calls, and have done a little "stand-by" duty at a few functions. Last week was my first real structure fire training. After sitting in a controlled burn for approximately 25 minutes, and crawling thru the building on my hands and knees....I found I had quite a bit of difficulty getting into an upright position (bunker gear was soaked, our airpacks are the older---very heavy---type). I had to search with my hands (as we couldn't see due to the smoke) to find something on the wall I could grab ahold of to get up.
I addressed this strength issue with both my Lt. and my husband and have begun a training program that includes lots of exercises for upper body strength, as well as squats, leg extensions, etc. Does anyone have specific advice for this? Being female here is a slight disadvantage (upper body strength wise) for me, but I can work on that with exercise.
Are there any specific exercises I haven't mentioned that will help? Do any of you have tips or guidance on anything I haven't thought of? One thing I've discovered is this hands-on training sure cured my insomnia! I was zonked that night!
Have a great week everyone!
I also have a few questions for those of you that are volunteer firefighters. I have only been on the department a few months, have attended all training sessions and meetings, responded to a few medical calls, and have done a little "stand-by" duty at a few functions. Last week was my first real structure fire training. After sitting in a controlled burn for approximately 25 minutes, and crawling thru the building on my hands and knees....I found I had quite a bit of difficulty getting into an upright position (bunker gear was soaked, our airpacks are the older---very heavy---type). I had to search with my hands (as we couldn't see due to the smoke) to find something on the wall I could grab ahold of to get up.
I addressed this strength issue with both my Lt. and my husband and have begun a training program that includes lots of exercises for upper body strength, as well as squats, leg extensions, etc. Does anyone have specific advice for this? Being female here is a slight disadvantage (upper body strength wise) for me, but I can work on that with exercise.
Are there any specific exercises I haven't mentioned that will help? Do any of you have tips or guidance on anything I haven't thought of? One thing I've discovered is this hands-on training sure cured my insomnia! I was zonked that night!
Have a great week everyone!
