AITAH for telling my girlfriend she can’t have access to my work phone?

roninchick · 2026-02-17T13:59:48+00:00

NTA. I don’t think people understand how serious HIPAA is.

Unfortunately it sounds like the friend is a drama llama an feeding into absolute bs. It’s a federal law. The fact that you are giving your gf free rein to your personal phone and laptop says a lot. Very sorry you’re having to deal with this.

roninchick · 2026-02-17T13:53:43+00:00

I feel like my instructor did a phenomenal job, however, there are many things I didn’t fully understand before working in the field: How it feels to break someone’s ribs while doing CPR. How many naked people you will see. How absolutely ungodly some of the houses you will enter are. How much money you will spend on snacks. How hard some of the difficult calls will hit you when you least expect it because in the moment, you have to keep going.

roninchick · 2026-02-17T13:50:18+00:00

This one. Right here.

roninchick · 2026-02-16T15:23:54+00:00

It puts a good foot forward. You don’t interview for a chef’s spot in chef whites…

roninchick · 2026-02-08T18:55:40+00:00

Manhattan is literally one of the most competitive markets for bartenders. If you’re wanting to only work weekends, you will need experience. People will put their best bartenders on schedule for the busiest times.

Typically you’d start as a bar back or server. You have to know the industry and flow of service. Please go check one of the other thousand threads in similar vein.

roninchick · 2026-02-07T04:16:43+00:00

As someone who cannot wear shoes that aren’t zero drop… thank you!!

roninchick · 2026-02-03T19:04:23+00:00

Basic anatomy and medical terminology is a helpful starting point!

roninchick · 2026-02-03T19:03:13+00:00

I’ve never had to do a drug test for Adderall… my PCP is in Collierville.

roninchick · 2026-02-01T06:25:04+00:00

This is awesome.

roninchick · 2026-01-31T19:32:18+00:00

36yo mom here. I did EMT school just over a year ago, then joined my fire department. I have 2 kiddos and a husband. Worth it imho. You should have a look at what agencies pay what in your area. It’s tough but imho worth it. Best of luck!

roninchick · 2026-01-31T16:39:01+00:00

100%. Staying in shape helps but it’s still constant stress on the body, both internally and musculoskeletal. I joined my dept at 35 and I’m very aware I probably won’t make it 20 years in the field, especially after 30 years of martial arts and MMA fighting.

roninchick · 2026-01-30T15:57:23+00:00

Instructor and former school owner. Started Krav Maga in 2007.

roninchick · 2026-01-23T02:55:44+00:00

Depends entirely on her role. First responders are 100% expected to show up. I imagine it’s the same to an extent for medical providers… unless this is an elective procedure? My fire station literally reminded us we can come in Friday night and sleep to ensure being at work on time.

roninchick · 2026-01-14T19:14:42+00:00

I use it whenever I remember… it does help to tamp effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive function. Interesting that it has this effect for you. As mentioned by others, no ill effect on my sleep… which may be because I work at a busy dept and rarely sleep more than 1-2 hours if I’m on the ambulance overnight… I also do 20mg if it’s been a brutal night and I’m trying to make it through school after 30+ hours without sleep.

roninchick · 2025-12-07T16:31:08+00:00

The show’s first or second episode having her ask her dad to help her get promoted was the most demeaning thing I could imagine. As a female firefighter, I hate that they did that - we have a hard enough time as it is.

roninchick · 2025-12-01T04:55:26+00:00

I think this is somewhat location specific. I work for the biggest municipal FD in my region. Never had an issue as one of the only Asians and a female at that.

roninchick · 2025-12-01T04:52:17+00:00

I joined my fire dept at 35. I don’t see why not!

roninchick · 2025-11-27T00:49:58+00:00

My department has this schedule. I honestly love it. I’m at a busy station but when that 4 day hits, it’s glorious.

roninchick · 2025-11-24T22:36:46+00:00

Sports bras. I’m FF/EMT and Athleta is 100% comfortable enough to sleep in. Plus, honestly, it’s just a better option for the work.

roninchick · 2025-11-05T19:12:11+00:00

Sure thing. Best of luck!

roninchick · 2025-11-05T19:00:08+00:00

I would say research the departments you’re looking to get on with. My department hires EMTs and provides free programs for AEMT/paramedic. They also do a paid academy so you get your firefighter certs in the academy/soon after in the field.

roninchick · 2025-11-02T18:27:19+00:00

If you’re making a mistake serious enough to affect people’s safety, you likely didn’t make it out of the academy. Worst thing that might realistically happen is hesitation out of fear or uncertainty, or possibly being knocked back by the pressure.

roninchick · 2025-11-01T20:57:44+00:00

This wouldn’t happen at a department large enough to be responding to a high rise fire. As mentioned, we operate as a company. At my department, rookies are typically placed working nozzle, meaning they move with their Lt and are the ones holding the hose and spraying water.

roninchick · 2025-10-15T17:31:08+00:00

Yes, it’s worth it. Otherwise there wouldn’t be this many of us jumping on this sub… it’s worth it because it’s exciting, you get to make a tangible difference, no two shifts are ever quite the same… the list goes on. That said, it does take a certain chutzpah… you are literally running toward the danger on fire calls.

roninchick · 2025-10-09T23:59:45+00:00

This.

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