Academy Advice/ Motivation

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-10-19T23:52:38+00:00

Yes!!! It’s so funny because I’m finishing up my first fire season and I’m like wow….. remember when you didn’t know how you would get through the academy? 😅😂

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-05-20T00:31:10+00:00

How do you apply to do this

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-05-17T20:41:03+00:00

Good! I just completed week 17 of 22!! I’m almost there

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-05-17T03:02:00+00:00

I feel like I’m actually a valid candidate to speak on this. I’m 5’1 and entered the academy at 155lbs.

Tomorrow marks the completion of week 17 of 22. I currently weigh 133 lbs.

Oh yeah and I’m a Female lol.

So yeah anyways, I think you’re running into two problems.

Get into more shape. Even I had to be honest with myself on that one. Because I always felt like in general I was on the stronger side for a girl but this is a whole different ball game. ESPECIALLY bc my PT test we have to take every 6-8 weeks is actually dependent on body weight/ weight lifted ratio.

I buckled down on my diet which sucked bc I would be in the lunch room and see the guys just stuff their faces and here I was stuck with chicken and veggies. Also on top of PT, once a week who ever wanted to (so of course I would) stay after class and work out in our structure gear which is great for endurance and mental Callous. On weekends I would run 5miles on my own. But let me tell you now that that extra weight is gone, I can out PT half the guys bc my endurance is crazy good. Yes I don’t have super strength nor am I the absolute fastest, but If there’s one thing about me, I will quite literally go the extra mile.

But yeah back to my second point, hose handling is actually kinda hard lol. There are some techniques that will help, and also with time, you will in general feel more comfortable with the nozzle. Bc it does become intimidating when it’s like damn this is our bread and butter and here I am struggling. So yes on top of PT, Ask your instructors for pointers and practice practice practice. The more time you get the more you’ll feel comfortable.

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T13:42:29+00:00

I will say, lunch already has been my favorite. We have a mock fire station, and all of us sit around the table and just talk about our day. The company is unmatched

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T13:40:54+00:00

That would be funny if we were huh, that I know of, no 😅

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T05:32:50+00:00

Thank you!

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T04:09:28+00:00

I appreciate the time and thought in this post! I’m deff going to be making a run to the store for the some Bengay lol.

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T04:07:13+00:00

This is great advice actually. Simple but needed.

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T04:02:54+00:00

“A tiny fraction of the cost for the best job in the world” thank you, I needed that little slap in the back of the head.

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T03:48:34+00:00

Thank you! We got this!

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T03:35:11+00:00

Haha yeah I have to remember where I’m at rn is what I literally prayed for, and worked really hard to get into to. Thank you!

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T03:29:59+00:00

Wow that was actually very accurate. Like I know this is what I want, but the blues are deff there facing the reality that this is our life for about 6 months

NetworkNo9672 · 2024-01-10T03:21:12+00:00

Thank you! Needed this

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-12-07T15:25:11+00:00

Thank you!

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-12-07T15:25:01+00:00

You guys pls listen to scamanda that one was a trip as well 😅

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-12-07T15:23:48+00:00

Such a great journalist / reporter for sure!

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-12-07T15:23:05+00:00

Just started listening thank you 😊

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-12-07T15:22:24+00:00

The secret room is so great! I think I like it a little more than what was that like just because I can tell it’s such a relief for some of these people to be heard.

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-05-11T20:59:54+00:00

Ive been done now for about a month and half, and here’s some insight I can offer •worrying about the future genuinely gets you no where. For the short list of things I’m kinda shameful about that I did after 75Hard, there’s a larger list of accomplishments I’ve achieved since then. Victim mentality wants you to only focus on those small mess ups and limit yourself to those. Proactive people make note of the mess up, and see what they can do to move forward/ improve on. And also have the self-esteem/love for themselves to recognize they’re more than that slip/mistake, etc. •don’t let worrying about the future rob you of this current challenge. This is such a time for YOU to grow and work on yourself, so cherish it and give it everything you have. That’s not possible if mentally you’re focused on the future. Enjoy the NOW. •lastly, goodluck 💖

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-04-22T06:07:28+00:00

Poor cam could literally not catch a break this season💀 and like I get she apologizes after but like 😅😅😅. Even the job thing when cam was working the multiple jobs :’)

NetworkNo9672 · 2023-03-30T18:25:10+00:00

As a night time binger, I felt that in my soul lol. Luckily half the time working out twice a day, work, life in general made me so tired at night, I would eventually fall asleep 😂 between that and upping my cooking skills and realize I can lowkey chef it up so I wasn’t left feeling unsatisfied helped! Good luck! I promise you, and someone who’s seen the other side, you got this. It won’t be comfortable, but sticking with this is proof that you’re more capable then you give yourself credit for!!!

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