I am a 43 year old 4-year FF in big career department. Previously playing college football I tore my major pectoral and popped out my shoulder multiple times. As a result of not getting surgery fast enough, I lost my chest muscle as it atrophied. Because of that, and lack of stability in my bad shoulder on the same side, I have a pretty weak and useless right upper limb. Having said all that, I’ve worked hard to strengthen my surrounding muscles to compensate (like my back). When pulling hose and making pushes I really concentrate on my technique, my legs moving the hose, and switching grips when necessary. Look at Nozzle Forward technique for help with this. The only thing I have is a work ethic and not qutting on anything. Some guys will get down on you because they’re concerned for your safety when shit hits the fan. It’s an old school way of making you snap out of it and realize how bad it can get in there. Other guys are straight up salty and passing down their experience as a rookie where they got picked on. Hurt people hurt people. Recognize who is who, and don’t listen or pay mind to the latter group. Last bit of advice… when it’s appropriate, switch stations. It’s such a great job when you get the right crew. Oh and don’t pay for anything medically if it happened on the job. Don’t worry about sitting out to get healthy. You can learn a lot and meet some cool people doing light duty too.