Links
Here are a couple of new links:
Becoming a Firefighter - Justin's personal log as he strives to become a firefighter in Santa Rosa, CA.
NOTE: There is another blog called Becoming a Firefigher, but the author is located in Virginia. On the sidebar, I'll label them with the appropriate state abbreviation (CA or VA).
Scottie's Cartoon Gallery - Scottie has tons of fire service cartoons that he has drawn. Good stuff!
Comments
I loved the cartoon galleries! Gret stuff, and well done!
Posted by: Bill Coupe at April 10, 2006 10:05 PM
This is just a general question about the culture of firefighters. Recently, in Vancouver British Columbia Canada, 7 female firefighters walked off from their jobs, all are pursuing lawsuits against the employer for sexual harrassment. One female firefighter committed suicide because of the constant harrassments. They include things like putting feces in their boots, putting nasty pictures in their lockers, and shutting off the water as a joke while the female firefighters were putting out fires. The general comment there is that female firefighters should not be in the force if they can't handle the teasing, what does everyone else think?
Posted by: rob at April 11, 2006 12:26 AM
Bill, thanks for stopping by.
Joe
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Rob,
There is a big difference between teasing, practical jokes, etc., and sexual harassment.
There is a tradition of firefighters teasing and playing practical jokes on each other. This is done in fun to build camaraderie and relieve tension.
The fire service, as a whole, does not condone sexual harassment. However, there are individuals within the fire service that participate in this type of activity. In my opinion, these firefighters should be disciplined to the fullest extent possible.
The Vancouver, B.C., situation is definitely sexual harassment.
Just my two cents.
Thanks for stopping by.
Joe
Posted by: Joe at April 11, 2006 08:55 AM
