I'm 35 & I'm an LAFD Firefighter For a Living | Refinery29

[@edsmetaldetecting31]

Great job proud of you. I did 26 years as a firefighter. Great job keep up the hard work.

[@Nguyen12121]

Don't you need to be able to carry people out of a burning building?

[@creepcraddle]

@@Nguyen12121Im sure they have plenty of people to do that, there are different tasks you can do at a firestation

[@arimfoxer3889]

​@@Nguyen12121 Some women can

[@ArnaldoCadena-t9k]

Our daughter is 29 and is 3rd generation FIREFIGHTER /PEACE OFFICER/ she started at age 18 and is now working her way up assistant fire marshall. SHE LOVES IT ITS IN HER BLOOD. PHARR FIRE DEPT TEXAS

[@capronparker1521]

What's a peace officer?

[@mamamia571]

@@capronparker1521any sworn law enforcement

[@yumiko0017]

Navy here, we practice firefighting as well. The SCBA alone is very heavy. Much props to these firefighters.

[@nikkig.6600]

I got to meet her at a LAFD Fire Camp, she was one of the absolute coolest women I’ve met. Definitely inspired me to keep pursing my dreams!!

[@derp8575]

You shouldn't work as a firefighter due to naturally occurring strength imbalances. America has lost its damn mind.

[@Gunterforever]

U gonna be a firefighter 👀

[@ThinRedLine_Matt]

Don't ever give up! mental fortitude, clarity and toughness plays big into making it in alot of places. I personally saw a 10 mile a day runner not make it through same training class as myself. His group was after mine in burn building and while were waiting to go again after next 2 groups, seen him having been assisted out start panicing and hyperventilating. Making sound decisions when things around you using your critical thinking abilities will show and you'll make it in whatever want to do using it.

[@derp8575]

Men don't care about your income

[@BloodMeridians]

@derp8575 nobody gives a fuck about ur incel opinion

[@abrilstorms]

I have my interview in two days for the fire department (in my area) and it’s been a rigorous and humbling process (I’ve been at it for a year) unintentionally this video came up on my feed and I have no doubt I’ve made the right decision applying for the fire dept.

[@michaelperkins739]

IF you truly want it AND can handle the physicality of it, keep training hard and get strong. Some people test for up to 10 years before getting hired, 12 months is just a speed bump. Most important, you want to be hired because you are highly qualified, not because you are female.

[@donkey-xd9fh]

hero

[@scotthearts9634]

Best of successes on your career path! I know you got this!! Keep training and keep at it! 🥰😊

[@Tony27654]

Can you pick up and carry a 200lb man or drag a 200lb man? All you’re gonna do is put people’s lives in danger and make it harder for the real firefighters (your male coworkers) to do their jobs. This is reality.

[@michaelperkins739]

Remember, just because you want to do something, doesn't mean your cut out for it. This career isn't for everyone, and also can't be done by everyone.

[@lordabstract82]

My dad was LAFD for 36 years. To give you context to what I seen growing up. I’m 41 years old, and I seen him going into the first interstate bank during a bomb scare that was all over the news, dangerous situations where he was treated for smoke inhalation, he was shot at in his rig for 72 hours during the riots in 92. And after all of this, he spent his twilight years and end of tenure in pacific palisades at 69s. Welcome to the fold, maam. Never stop showing up. 💯

[@Miguel_El_Chileno]

Thank you for doing this crucial job for the public !

[@derp8575]

Men that are more qualified than her were passed over so she could get hired. Every single male firefighter is more qualified than her due to naturally occurring strength imbalances. Have them lift weights and see for yourself. A 6'2" 220lb man almost died in a housefire because a 5'4" 130lb woman firefighter was unable to move him more than three feet. She passed the physical aptitude test to become a firefighter. Thankfully a 6'4" male firefighter entered the room and carried him out in 15 seconds. We have to accept reality. Lives are literally at stake. Reality is not sexist, nor is it bigotry. Any differences between the sexes should be acknowledged, celebrated and applied in the most logical manner. Women make great medics. But firefighters? Let's be real.

[@creepcraddle]

⁠@@derp8575Okay. Then make the aptitude tests harder then. I don't know why she was expected to do that if she couldn't lift a man. Plenty of women are strong enough to move a person but if you can't do it you probably shouldn't be hired like you said.

[@derp8575]

@@creepcraddle Most women are not strong enough to lift and move a fully grown adult. In fact, this all started in 1975, when Brenda Berkman could not pass the physical aptitude test for the FDNY. Up until that point, literally not one woman had passed the test. Many men also failed the test. But the feminists saw themselves as victims and sued the fire department, which caused a major reduction in physical standards. Blax did the same thing when some of them failed the academic portion of the test. This has happened in fire, police and military. Now it's too late to reverse the trend. Any firemen and policemen who voice concerns will be either fired or sent to sensitivity training for reeducation. Now *that* is ideological terrorism!

[@LAFD54]

Crystal is an outstanding role model to all and is an exemplary citizen and face of the LAFD! Keep up the great work Crystal!

[@TheMidwestIslander]

Thank you for serving!

[@dennisoconnell3514]

Thanks for your service and be safe

[@itsjideade]

setting a standard for sure! thanks for ur work Crystal

[@LuluGreatness]

She’s a legend! I follow her on IG and she is very professional! I’ve asked questions about the service and immediately answers with a response. ❤

[@eternitybruce]

This video touched my heart! I am so impressed by the drive she has. She is humbled, well spoken so strong and just getting started. She will have an impact beyond what she can imagine. I have chills. God bless!

[@derp8575]

Men that are more qualified than her were passed over so she could get hired. If you don't believe me, ask her and her male colleagues to try and carry a fully grown man. Why are we not hiring the best candidates for the job? Inclusion should not be considered when lives are at stake. We also see this inclusion madness happening in police departments. I have watched hundreds of body camera recordings. The women just can't cut it. Physical aptitude standards have been lowered for police and fire. Imagine you are 6'7" and weigh 220lbs like myself. You are almost passed out in your home due to smoke inhalation. You look up and see that your savior is a 5'4" tall woman firefighter. Will she be capable of pickup you up or even dragging you out? A man almost died in a similar scenario. Imagine making your life and the lives of your family more dangerous in order to satisfy DEI protocols and woke Progressives.

[@narciss3129]

Oh someone is getting jealous 😂😂​@@derp8575

[@pyroaeris3817]

Absolutely🔥🔥

[@randycarson3476]

You're a beautiful young woman and there's no doubt in my MI know that you are one awesome firefighter.Your dedication, it is amazing.Thank you for what you do

[@Robertmacmedia]

Great story I had a family member who worked at 52's back in the 60's I remember the old seagrave engines I actually took a ride on one in the 60's out of 35's on hill Hurst in Hollywood 82 used to have an old mack you could here it coming blocks away they used to have 4 on tailboard, I lived my dream in Central coast area with a dept there mutual aids were interesting

[@meghasinghania1]

91000 dollars is too little for the work they do!

[@davebro2351]

No it isn't.

[@dennisilyaich8319]

Go to 2:18. Through time they make 138k. With overtime most average 150k-200k. And there are those who 2-3x that.

[@meghasinghania1]

@@LunarBreeze Yes!

[@frklein1]

Exactly!

[@frklein1]

@@dennisilyaich8319that was 138K for that rank.

[@underdog0731]

Thank you for your service 🙏🏾👍🏾💯

[@grantman103]

Which did you do first? Be a female or become a firefighter? I was on the job for 28 years. I worked with some awesome capable women. I worked with some that weren’t that great. I could say the same for men. Enjoy your career. It goes by quicker than you realize.

[@derp8575]

True or False: Physical aptitude standards were lowered in order to accommodate women applicants?

[@narciss3129]

​@@derp8575 actually that false physical tests are the same no matter the gender

[@Silenthwk-e6o]

@@narciss3129False

[@lafdfoundation]

Way to go Crystal! Representing all of which woman is capable! - The team at the LAFD Foundation

[@derp8575]

Is she capable of lifting and carrying a 200lb person? Are her male colleagues capable of doing it? It's 100% true that physical aptitude requirements were lowered to accommodate women. A man almost died because a 5'4" 130lb woman firefighter couldn't move him more than a few feet. Then came along a 6'4" male firefighter and carried him out in seconds. Reality is not sexism, nor is reality racism or any other Ism or Phobia. Inclusion shouldn't be a consideration when lives are at stake. Imagine if that man had been your son. Sometimes it takes an extreme event to snap people back into reality. Men and women are different. Those differences should be acknowledged, celebrated and applied in the most logical, reasonable manner.

[@Your_dads_account]

I'm happy to hear at 4:17 that the she does not feel excluded or uncomfortable in her troop, she deserves nothing less. Thank you for your courage and service

[@wvvwwvwvv]

Yea...until she has to drag another 200 pound firefighter out of a bad situation and she cant do it.

[@Your_dads_account]

@@wvvwwvwvv I'd think that they'd train for those kind of situations, and even more so for those who may find it initially difficult. I tell my daughter to work twice as hard at somthing she's not good at and I'd hate for her to think, because she is a woman, that she isnt enough for somthing. I'm just saying, your right that females have a physical disadvantage, but there's a reason this lady is a firefighter; for her training and courage she is fit for the job. Stay positive partner, I'm sure they hired her because she is capable.

[@Optim40]

@@Your_dads_account She is enough for something for the things shes enough for. There's no need to make her think she can climb Mt. Everest if it's really that much of a struggle either. Focusing on your weaknesses is one thing. But your weaknesses should be little tweaks that you know you're capable of but just haven't gotten to them yet. Not things that are completely beyond you. That's delusion.

[@Gooddaysonly72]

​@@Optim40 its unfortunate that youll continue to have this belief until a woman comes along and saves your life someday in a housefire. As someone who works in a fire department, women and men firefighters are both trained to the same level of physical capability and perform under the same levels of stress and adrenaline. The women in firefighting are tested on their ability to carry the same amount of weight as men and the belief that they are incapable is completely outdated. Women in firefighting have saved many lives and newsflash, their gender hasnt held them back from doing that.

[@Optim40]

@@Gooddaysonly72 That wasnt my point. But let's be honest. The men are right behind her just in case. Cause 5'2 140 pounds just isn't going to cut it. And that's not a bad thing but we can stop trying to sell it. People aren't stupid.

[@spunkysparks1779]

Inspiring! I'm 41 and just signed up for volunteer fd in my town. I start the academy th8s winter.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

Difficult,physically and mentally demanding service.Saving health and life is a great sacrifice and a great responsibility.Mrs and all firefightets 💛❤️ GOOD LUCK and great respect ! I wish all the best from 🇵🇱🕊️🤝

[@davidfang8155]

This is amazing. This popped up as a suggestion to watch and i am grateful I did. Being in ems, thank you for proving that with dedication, hard work, and determination, anything is possible.

[@antonalishivets9396]

Great video thanks to all firefighters around the world for doing their job, you are the best, I am from Moscow and I am glad that such courageous girls work in this field! Well, the fire council from Russia : "Сухих вам рукавов " (dry sleeves)

[@kennethcochran7640]

14's great assignment in South Central Los Angeles. I was assigned there in 1995-1999

[@cassidyquirk4986]

She's so gorgeous! And a total badass! Also her dogs are awesome!

[@derp8575]

Is she capable of lifting and carrying a 200lb person? Are her male colleagues capable of doing it? It's 100% true that physical aptitude requirements were lowered to accommodate women.

[@Bunny11344]

Ya she’s beautiful inside and out just her aura and energy is something else

[@eelyeoj5799]

Pay is not good for LA area nor the risk of the job in my opinion.

[@FishingTheUpperOwensVia395]

Legends on this job, most of them retired or close to it, walked those floors, sat with smokes in that kitchen over cups of coffee. These guys where the old school fire dept and the best to do it. Inside those 4 walls lafd history was made............

[@CaptainRon13]

Truer words were never spoken. LAFD giants worked at that house…and when I say giants, I mean in reputation. Those old-timers schooled every one of those who worked down at the “Crystal Palace”

[@prescottosegie]

Thank you crystal for your service as a firefighter keep up the good work ma’am 😎💪🏾

[@patrickscott1702]

Stay safe and thank you for your service.

[@ElleDan87]

very inspiring! its pretty cool!

[@lailasalas]

Congratulations Our Lives Are In Your Hands

[@derp8575]

As usual her male colleagues will have to compensate for her strength imbalance. Deep down they will hold resentment. They cannot say anything because telling the truth would get them fired. So they have to sit there and take it on the chin, worrying about what will happen if they are in danger and she's the only one present to save them. What a clown world.

[@thebronzetoo]

Crystal, you're a great role-model, representative and spokes-person for LAFD. Great job!

[@pontux12latufa63]

During a firefight operation with the respirator mask on, can you still smell the environment? Particularly the smoke.

[@bighorn9119]

Much respect for firefighters

[@laurarussell5857]

You’re so amazing! I love you! Thank you for your service!!! ❤🫶

[@Miguel_Santii]

Wow she did a great work. Good job

[@jamialmedia1102]

Awesome!!

[@jensmadsen5445]

NICE JOB CRYSTAL! You represent LAFD Well be safe I wish you the best

[@derp8575]

Men that are more capable and physically stronger than her were overlooked so she could be hired. Do you think she can carry a 200lb person by herself? Are her male colleagues capable of doing it? Lives are at stake here. Imagine your son or daughter dying in a fire because inclusion was more important than reality. Sometimes it takes an extreme event to snap people out of their delusions. By the time they are brought back to reality it's too late. No one wants to be called a sexist. It appears that popularity is more appealing than telling the truth.

[@Angela_lw]

@@derp8575Did you not hear her say 3 percent of woman make of the force of the LAFD? The rest are males no one is being overlooked, just say you don’t like seeing a woman doing a predominantly male dominated job.

[@derp8575]

@@Angela_lw Feminists assume that employment disparities are the result of bigotry. The fact that woman women are on the fire department means that some men were overlooked. Most men will agree with you because they want to sleep with you.

[@kyrakat7]

@@derp8575 you've been commenting on this video for 6 months. Were you one of the men that were "overlooked," or are you just that miserable?

[@latrailboss]

Such an inspiration 🔥

[@derp8575]

Men that are more qualified than her were passed over so she could get hired. Every single male firefighter is more qualified than her due to naturally occurring strength imbalances. Have them try to lift another person and see for yourself. A 6'2" 220lb man almost died in a housefire because a 5'4" 130lb woman firefighter was unable to move him more than three feet. She passed the physical aptitude test to become a firefighter. Thankfully a 6'4" male firefighter entered the room and carried him out in 15 seconds. We have to accept reality. Lives are literally at stake. Reality is not sexist, nor is it bigotry. Any differences between the sexes should be acknowledged, celebrated and applied in the most logical manner.

[@paulladuke2259]

Basic Question. If she goes in to a burning building with a 6'6", 300 pound partner and he goes down can she get him out of there?

[@Heeman5]

I retired from the fire service after 31 years. She is real! 👍🏼💪🏼🤙🏼

[@rshrsh5420]

Thank you for this HIGHLY INFORMATIVE video. I really enjoyed how this was put together and presented. It was educational and also showed that with drive and determination you truly can get to where you want to be in life. Crystal Reneau is a beautiful woman as well.

[@derp8575]

The standards were lowered so women could join. Which means we don't even have the best men anymore. That is not a net positive for emergency services. When did Western civilization lose their minds?

[@NoYouTubeBrittany]

Love it!!

[@Ninasoninat]

Fire in trabucco canyon near Los Angeles that need your fire trucks and fire extinguisher there’s 3 people stuck at the top on a one way road

[@surimiiii]

Such an inspirational video, my 3.5 year old was so happy to see a female firefighter. She's obsessed with the fire department, and now more because of you

[@13Gangland]

Hahaha simply pathetic then. Don't let this chick try to save you from underneath burning debris.

[@derp8575]

Please be honest with your daughter and tell her that if she cannot lift and carry a 200lb person then she should not do the job. Brenda Berkman lowered the standards in the 1970s. She sued her way into the fire department. Then she was fired for being unable to perform her job duties. So she sued again and won for a second time, causing the standards to be lowered again. There were men who failed those tests, and they didn't sue.

[@TMNT3388]

I see a PIO officer in your future. Great communication!!

[@mr.unforgettable7816]

dont you need EMT or Paramedic certification too?

[@RomanWar731]

Many career departments require at least EMT-B. A few will hire you with your EMR, provided you then enroll in classes to get your EMT-B. Paramedic is preferred, and comes with a larger salary from the start... that being said, enjoy patient care.

[@joydrew1997]

Depends on the department.

[@ThinRedLine_Matt]

Correct. It does differ by state. Minimal you'll find is EMR Certfication. Some states or areas may not require it so i can't speak for the entire U.S.A. anyway.

[@ThinRedLine_Matt]

​@@RomanWar731Paramedics in some places are run by the county and make less than Department EMT's only on the buses. Some counties in which this happens do pay more as well though.

[@SNAKEEATER1776]

$91k for LA is crap pay for any firefighter.

[@Redtopper02]

That is her base pay without any OT. Make up to $138k with OT at her rank.

[@SNAKEEATER1776]

@@Redtopper02 ok fine. What does $140k get you in LA? 🤣

[@Redtopper02]

I guess I'm old and out of the know. @@SNAKEEATER1776

[@13Gangland]

​@@Redtopper02Stooge. You keep repeating this comment like you automatically know people are going to mention this.

[@genesisochoa4806]

I Highly look up to this women.

[@SkyStepDrones68]

Amazing story and congrats on being a firefighter. I appreciate your service...

[@stevewilson6390]

Congratulations to this Lady, she is intelligent and is an athlete. It is a fact that in my Country ( the UK ) they have drummed town the physical requirements to be a fire person. Yes we do have front line females on the front line ( actual fire fighters ) but a lot transfer to back room careers.

[@derp8575]

Standards were also lowered in the USA. No woman was able to pass the physical aptitude until Brenda Berkman sued and won. She was later fired for being unable to perform her work duties, so she sued again and won again, causing the standards to be lowered once again. There were men who failed the same test she performed. Emergency services should always maintain the highest standards. If that means the profession becomes exclusively male, so be it.

[@dantheman9919]

Its really awesome she is making a difference but if you can’t carry a grown man out of a burning building be it team member or other it just makes you a liability.

[@13Gangland]

Then she is not making any difference. Only thing that is happening here is the media can spew out whamen power and show the girls are just as good as the boys.

[@davemc3231]

We only make £36k (GBP) in Northern Ireland! Every month is a struggle at home

[@akron1000gpm]

Overall, I think they are working more hours 72 in 9 day cycle. If you are like us in Aus, then you will be doing 48 in 8 day cycle with 4 platoons.

[@kangjhha]

cops and firefighters get paid extremely well in the states... £36k thats what teachers make here which is extremely sad,, America really loves "heroes" unfortunate teachers aren't considered among them..

[@derp8575]

@@kangjhha Teachers aren't heroes. I know we are supposed to say they are, but it's not true. Education is memorization and recollection. Students are taught how to operate the levers and pullies of the systems which are owned and controlled by the one percenters. What is a medical student other than a big pharmaceutical pusher? What is a history student other than someone who was told by his professor to believe a certain historical narrative or he wouldn't graduate? My parents offered to pay for a full ride at college. Considering the cost of education, that was an extremely generous offer, but I had to decline. I had seen what the education system did to the minds of students and graduates. Group dynamic behavior and peer pressure keeps everyone in line with the establishment. There's a reason why most students and graduates are leftwing. There's a reason why most of them cannot debate to save their lives. Taught what to think, instead of how to think. There's a video on KZbin of a professor deprogramming his students about the reality of BLM. It was painful to see so much cognitive dissonance. The title of that video is "Statistics on Cop on Black Crime". I doubt the students spoke much about it after class. Most of them are liberals and have to believe the original BLM narrative. How's a young male college student going to get a girlfriend if the ladies think he's a "racist" conservative?

[@derp8575]

Is Northern Ireland diverse? Your nation made international news recently because of diversity. It's really sad to see it happening.

[@derp8575]

@@kangjhha Teachers are not heroes. They tell students to memorize information. That's it. There's nothing heroic about that job. The definition of hero does not align with teacher. There might be teachers who've done heroic actions, but that applies to any line of employment. There are gas station employees who've done heroic things.

[@RosefieldXII]

Hello. I'm in the Navy rated as Damage Controlman. I've been working on Fire Equipments on the ships for the past eight years. How can I apply my experience and what are my chances to get picked up? Thank you and I really appreciate your time.

[@FIGGY65]

You should email the recruiting coordinator at the department that you have interest in.

[@Bigdaddyy69]

Stay in and retire. You already have eight years in. Cleaning stations needs you 😂

[@RosefieldXII]

@@Bigdaddyy69 Not gonna made Chief and retired doing cleaning stations. 😂 Reserves is where it's at.

[@RosefieldXII]

@@FIGGY65 thanks, I really your input.

[@FIGGY65]

My pleasure my friend. Thank you for your sacrifices , and good luck in your career endeavors….just remember that most any fire service member will be more than happy to get you steered in the right direction if you take an interest in their work 🤙🏼

[@chrissibonbon3360]

She’s so cool🔥

[@scotthearts9634]

She really is!

[@derp8575]

@@scotthearts9634 Is she capable of carrying a 6'0 200lb person down a flight of stairs? Lives are at stake.

[@lukgiel]

How many times did she mention “female” ?

[@notundermywatch3163]

As many times as necessary for us to understand that if shit hits the fan she ain't dragging any of her 220lbs teammates out of a staircase 😂

[@13Gangland]

Every single sentence. Gotta make sure she mentions her gender in every sentence.

[@mjb6839]

this channel is focused on women

[@derp8575]

Identity politics. For her entire life she was told by Hollywood, academia, politicians and the music industry that there was no difference between the sexes aside from reproductive organs. It's highly unlikely that she can lift and carry an 150lb person. Most of her male colleagues can probably do it. Law enforcement are also victims of the inclusion madness. Crystal's male colleagues must secretly resent her. She wanted to play as a firefighter and now their lives are at stake. They cannot say anything because telling the truth would result in job dismissal.

[@narciss3129]

​@@derp8575 goddamn men are so damn insecure it's almost laughable 😂😂

[@anthonyboozer2524]

Great video and very professional stay safe out there as a firefighter.

[@comawhitejohnny]

Anyone know if shes latina or something else?

[@Potidaon]

35? Guuuurl! Please share your skincare routine.

[@davebro2351]

Skincare? 😂 To those who know better, real beauty comes from the inside...meaning, if the insides or your body are clean, the outside of your body will glow, or stay youthful. Watch what you put into your body...besides all that skincare shit never worked for anybody. They just make money off of you believing it will...

[@HeatherPonyweather]

@@davebro2351awesome!! Now tell us your skin care!

[@abrilstorms]

@@davebro2351you’re not wrong! It really is about being clean from the inside out. I’m 30 and I’ve been told I look 25(not sure if they’re being nice lol ) but it boost my confidence

[@ronthemogul]

@@davebro2351hoes eat swine and hot Cheetos asking about skin care routines lmaon

[@shean991]

​@abrilstorms 25 and 30 is not much of a difference lol

[@bruhmomento_2197]

They should put this lady through the same strength and endurance requirements as a male and no short cuts or replacement. Because this profession ain’t something to be fair, this is human lives you deal with.

[@vanessaguerreroo]

They go through the same testing and training process as everyone else in the hiring process and academy. In this field everyone brings something different to the table, but all go out there and give their lives for others. That’s what ranks are there for. To bring the team together and put players into position. It’s a field of brother/sisterhood. Sounds like you’re either very uneducated about this field or just being very arrogant. I hope it’s the first.

[@bruhmomento_2197]

@@vanessaguerreroo Sounds like you know alot about what it's like to be a firefighter, I sure hope you have experience in this field and not making up stuffs. I think it's the latter tho.

[@jackjohnson6230]

​@@vanessaguerrerooyet the physical requirements are watered down for women

[@aaa-ez5xw]

Every candidate female or male go through the same hiring process. I'm a female and I've gone through it. There's no shortcuts, trust me. Do your research before you speak.

[@jackjohnson6230]

@@aaa-ez5xw standards are lowered for women wake up and live in the real world

[@miteco1]

Watched a few LAFD female fire fighting cadets training as I waited at a red light by the station headed from dtla to gardena driving local. These little women could barely handle a ladder much less rescue a person in a physically demanding situation. No discrimination here, just physics.

[@13Gangland]

Getting paid 91k. Simply ridiculous and the government should be utterly ashamed of themselves for letting this happen.

[@Holyfanz]

Physics is the science of matter and energy

[@derp8575]

@@Holyfanz Fair enough. How about basic biology? Lives are at stake here. Sometimes a person has to come close to death in order to be snapped back into reality. A man almost died because a woman firefighter couldn't move him more than three feet. Then came along a 6'4" tall male firefighter and carried him out in 15 seconds. Male firefighters must secretly resent their female colleagues. They could die and never see their families again because "Becky" from the city was told by Hollywood and the music industry that she was no different than men. We also see this inclusion madness happening in police departments. Sadly I believe that it's too late for the West to regain its sanity. Telling the truth has been sexist for some time now. That word has the same psychological effect as calling someone racist or transphobic. An accusation of that nature could result in employment dismissal. So we're forced to sit here and let women play as cops and firefighters in order to protect our livelihoods.

[@DanceChickaDee]

No one is arguing that…. They are desperate for people period. They aren’t choosing her over men. We know women can’t perform at the same level that’s why guys get paid way more….. but if someone wants to help let them help. Stations are safe havens for newborns to be dropped off no questions asked. Who would be better at tending to the baby first, male or female? They do the training just so they know what the procedure is but likely ain’t gonna be the main head doing it. Even if a b*tch just cleans tools all day at the station thats still helpful 😝 she getting paid way less let her be!

[@Unamedblue3]

​@@Holyfanz it also dictates strength due to weight and density.

[@zzyggys]

Omgg this is actually pushing me to get a career to become a emt

[@somethinglikethat212]

Halloween is in October ladies

[@zareeftashfique8168]

Cue* I just died in your arms tonight

[@keishie23]

Just amazing heroes

[@J̌ohn-x7x7i]

I'M 35 I'M AN LAFD FIRE FIGHTER FOR A LIVING | REFINERY 29

[@mikeemikee1610]

This made me want to become a fire fighter unfortunately I’m going to have to apply for male fire fighter position but I’m excited.

[@illyaedwards7188]

Female firefighter position would be so much easier.

[@derp8575]

Identify as a woman to increase your chances. Become the first trans firefighter and someone will make a documentary about you too. A man lowered his car insurance rate by claiming to be trans lol. Do you think Crystal's male colleagues secretly resent her? If you were to give them all a polygraph test and ask them if Crystal is equally capable as her male colleagues, they would fail. Telling the truth has become a dismissible offence. Those who don't get fired will be sent to reeducation camps known as "sensitivity training", at which they learn to become better liars.

[@derp8575]

Not if you identify as a woman lol. First trans firewoman. You go girl?

[@pja72o]

Humans doing human things. Nice Ty!!

[@Optim40]

What you putting out ...candles ??

[@notundermywatch3163]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@jonathan99097]

Proof that when you live life on your own terms, opportunities come your way.

[@michaelhansen9403]

🤣🤣🤣 opportunities 💀. is that what they call quotas now?

[@jonathan99097]

@@michaelhansen9403 this comment screams privilege. Hell so does ur name 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@13Gangland]

​@@michaelhansen9403Exactly. Nothing but filling up check marks on the diversity sheet.

[@ElSings]

It’s definitely a little dream of mine to be a firefighter, I always thought it was a beautiful thing to be able to serve the community and even to be a role model for young girls while doing so, means so much to me. But I have too many physical and mental issues unfortunately, so I can’t get to that level of physicality, and sadly I have a past with mental health that I know I will not be able to combat in a job like this which can at times be extremely gut wrenching to watch. But I respect and love every firefighter out there and I know you guys hold up the whole world for people on their worst day

[@CaptainRon13]

WOW! Things sure have changed at the “corral.” The cowboys out there know what I mean. But, then again, the task force is gone so things do change.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

She is an inspiration to esch little girl that see's her. A wonderful lady.

[@jessnunez7556]

Interesting they are highlighting the pay

[@michaelperkins739]

Trying to get more females to apply. CA has always done that.

[@jessnunez7556]

why do they need more females to apply?@@michaelperkins739

[@BHeyUSA]

Beast!!!!

[@loveforeignaccents]

I always thought it was 24 on/48 off... at least that was my gf's husband's schedule being a firefighter.

[@13Gangland]

​@@joydrew1997You missed the joke, didn't you bot?

[@bobajaj4224]

one question: how many burning doors did you bust with your own shoulder to save a family?

[@squidog94]

I didn’t know there was a separate job classification of “female firefighter” as opposed to a “firefighter”.

[@sportrider89]

There isn't.

[@michaelperkins739]

I laughed when she said that. Since she can't be a male firefighter, being a female and all!

[@kayceem5956]

EXACTLY. This kept bothering me every time she repeated it. No need to say things like "male firefighter"; "female racecar driver"; "male nurse"; "male stripper"...jobs aren't gendered.

[@michaelperkins739]

@@kayceem5956 Most of us agree on that point. With her constant reference to that, I am glad she is not on my truck as she is probably soft skinned.

[@sakiasanchez4852]

💀💀💀💀 I thought she had transitioned Had me confused for a minute

[@jdm06types]

How much did they lower the bar to let a woman in the fire department?

[@13Gangland]

All the way

[@derp8575]

Enough so that some of them could join. Which mean that we don't even have the best qualified men anymore. Feminists sued their way into the FD. Brenda Berkman did it the 1970s. Feminists also sued their way into the police department.

[@ryanmiller7681]

91,000 ain’t shit for the cost of living in California plus they have the highest gas taxes in America

[@Redtopper02]

That is just her base pay w no OT. Four years into a career making $91K isn't bad even in LA.

[@derp8575]

They wouldn't train to become firefighters if the pay was bad. Besides, she is most likely dating or married to a man with an equal or greater income than her own. So take $91k and multiply it by two. She's doing just fine.

[@asanford4591]

woawww she is amazinggggg. Can you share some of her nutrition resources?

[@RAPEDBYBLACKS]

Can you even carry out an adult American from a building?

[@13Gangland]

Of course not. This is simply a publicity stunt. She is getting paid inflated money to point out "woman are just as good as men". Total disillusioned and out of touch with reality.

[@PharmTech_TN]

Very inspiring! 👩‍🚒

[@13Gangland]

In what way exactly?

[@LocalFloridaMan24]

For a fact trains are ran.

[@jacobkeppler1984]

It’s is nice to have girls in fire service

[@smokeyt2467]

didnt they lower standards in training so they can feel empowered? shes like 110lbs (plus "60+ lbs of gear").. imagine her trying to drag a 220lb male out of a window

[@Tony27654]

She can’t drag me out of a fucking window, I’m double her weight.

[@notundermywatch3163]

They must have and that's the reason why she doesn't refer to herself as " firefighter" she said " female firefighter". She's probably very fit but I'm sorry. The thing is even forcible entry which is a basic firefighter skill requires a lot of strength, I'm a former sapper commando and we learn those same techniques. A female under 80kg can simply not generate the sort of strength and leverage required to breach even a standard door.

[@smokeyt2467]

@@notundermywatch3163 facts

[@steniciafrederick22]

They didn’t. Which means it’s exactly the opposite she had to be in absolute beast mode to make it through the CPAT- then Academy and then regularly keep it up because of the job.

[@steniciafrederick22]

Umm okay lol , not sure where you gather this information from or if you know anything about fire department operations, but As a firefighter myself, I can tell you that my tasks, duties, and assignments are not different than that of my crew, Matter of fact, in my department we rotate ridding positions, apparatus we ride and even fire houses based on the need so during my career I’d be assigned to do everything there is todo in operations. I can also tell you that there was Nothing different about my entrance testing or academy training besides the fact that had to work my ass off so I don’t have to listen to people like you say shit like this. I absolutely enjoy reminding people who either are really impressed Or really surprised that I can do my job that ITS MY JOB people don’t get and keep jobs they cannot do. So even if she “made it in” on a test that was adjusted. It doesn’t change the weight of the ladders we have to carry and throw, or the gear that she has to wear while carrying tools and climbing a ladder or whatever her day in operations looks like. So any organization making a decision like that is doing a disservice to its self, its employees and the community they serve and that’s unfortunate.

[@AzucenaRodriguez-xe6nv]

They should be making 200k for the work they do especially in LA

[@13Gangland]

What does she do exactly? She should be getting paid the same as the girls cleaning off men's fire hoses on Figueroa Street.😅

[@franciscoMartinez-zk5cp]

90k is ok because The last 3 years are the hardest but if she pick up ot she can get a 100k to 200k pension for the rest of her life

[@loveforeignaccents]

Why such distracting background music??

[@СергейТимофеев-п6н]

Beautiful. But it would be more beautiful if at the beginning, instead of the size of her salary, she said the number of lives saved. It sounds like she got into this profession specifically for the money.

[@owensigurdson7474]

Height and weight? When a male casualty sees you show up, they close their eyes, pinch the bridge of their nose and send a prayer that 9 other men show up lol

[@ab-xo4yc]

Are we sure she can carry a man around? It doesn't look she is physically fit to take this job

[@lescoburandun1457]

I doubt she can even carry her gear for long.

[@ab-xo4yc]

@@lescoburandun1457 If we lower the standards, more life will be put at serious risk...

[@lescoburandun1457]

@@ab-xo4yc ya that’s exactly the goal of all this equality and dei bs.

[@derp8575]

@@lescoburandun1457 Her male colleagues must resent her. Before the standards were lowered there were men who failed the physical aptitude tests. Inclusion should not be prioritized over skill. It's not misogyny to state the truth. What a clown world.

[@احمدنايعبدالمنعم]

so how to bacome afire faire

[@Unamedblue3]

She did pass the physical test the same as the men right?

[@AlexBeunker]

Look at her. I doubt it.

[@PacificrimAwakening]

Bet the wives of the firefighter’s on her crew are stoked she’s there.

[@notundermywatch3163]

Someone's gotta clean those hoses 👀

[@bighorn9119]

Yuppp

[@Unknown_Ooh]

They don't care they have their own toys coming over to the house during their husband's 24hr shifts.

[@cbboiii1100]

Crystal is so fine!!!

[@edgarross9955]

Shes beautiful❤

[@jmsegurac]

Great pay. Well deserving.

[@angeliquek8183]

Admirable