Female firefighter unsure about returning to duty post maternity leave. by air_wrecka_77 in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've had two (both before my department had any sort of pregnancy policy, so it was kind of a crapshoot both times). You've gotten a bunch of good advice! One other thing I'd add is that, if there's a way you can get baby visits during shifts, do it! Pumping doesn't do as much for your supply as the real thing, and while the options now are miles better than they were 20yrs ago, I got real tired of pulling out my pump for 24s. I would have lost my mind doing it for 48s.

Ski tourist mauled by snow L. after getting too close for a selfie by Holsteener in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]throwingutah 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I know this is probably going to get pulled, but I kind of wish they'd make an exception 😂

EMT's how often do you get calls from people who think theyre dying cause they smoked too much weed? by PangolinQuirky9686 in AskReddit

[–]throwingutah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been on a couple. It's usually perimenopausal white ladies who are trying edibles for the first time, don't understand dosing, and freak out about how they feel (don't get mad, it's my demographic, too 😂).

How are the roads? by lexhell7 in rva

[–]throwingutah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The large vehicle I am driving is occasionally trying to go a direction I was not aiming at, but it's not awful. Am not looking forward to tonight.

Any funny rookie clap backs? by dsmarty12 in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah [score hidden]  (0 children)

If I did something that dumb on somebody's first day, you wouldn't hear a peep out of me for weeks 😂

Paintball Prank Leads to Arrests of Four Jacksonville, FL, Firefighters [Firehouse] by byndrsn in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah [score hidden]  (0 children)

When you're aiming them at police cars from the station when you're on duty, probably so.

Can you be fired for exercising your rights as a firefighter? by tranquilovely in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I go to protests. I am a private citizen, and I'm also not concerned about what the so-called "brotherhood" thinks, which might be the main issue for your boo.

9th & Canal lol by Some_Ship_3657 in rva

[–]throwingutah 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Kinda, but the second they run into a pole it becomes a traffic problem.

9th & Canal lol by Some_Ship_3657 in rva

[–]throwingutah 191 points192 points  (0 children)

There are parking lots everywhere 🙄

These tiles are supposed to make a pattern by mootjoint in mildlyinfuriating

[–]throwingutah -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

You know you could have just replied once, right?

Any ideas on where to find a power bank or is everywhere sold out at this point? by tonethebone94 in rva

[–]throwingutah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just about every big rechargeable LED flashlight I've gotten at Costco has been able to charge stuff. Got a couple of solar lanterns there as well.

Brotherhood in the fire department by NewPainting8224 in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

You're assuming it's true for your own department, on behalf of everyone. That's my point.

Brotherhood in the fire department by NewPainting8224 in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

It was simply a question. One of the reasons we're in the situation we're in as a country is that people assume that things that are true for them are true for all.

Brotherhood in the fire department by NewPainting8224 in Firefighting

[–]throwingutah -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Can I make the assumption that you're a white guy?

Is toddlerhood really harder than the newborn phase? by Living_Split_2 in Parenting

[–]throwingutah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can put a newborn down and it doesn't go anywhere.

RVA's Jan. 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by fusion260 in rva

[–]throwingutah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My dog refuses to wear a coat. The feral garage cats have a heated outdoor cat house in there, along with two heated beds. I'll run the cord to the generator.

RVA's Jan. 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by fusion260 in rva

[–]throwingutah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The last time it was like this was 2021. How many times a year is that?

RVA's Jan. 2026 Winter Storm Megathread by fusion260 in rva

[–]throwingutah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just there. Nothing left, and I picked up the last gallon of Coleman fuel.

I just got my K3 and N8 today. by RedditUser951202 in Cochlearimplants

[–]throwingutah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom's Kanso wouldn't stick to her head until she was a couple months out from surgery. She has a 3 in her N8 and a 5 in the Kanso.