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. 💯
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
@@yumiko0017 the scba is really not that bad. We were just messing around with it last night. Its more cumbersome when you have your bunker gear on than heavy. My bunker gear is brand new so it's not broken in. But it's really not heavy.
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.
@@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.
@@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!
@@creepcraddleyea...they literally lower the standards and qualifications for females. She said she was hired in 2020...of ourse she was. She's a DEI Hite. Was hired on a whim. Passing over much more qualified candidates. Now that California is on fire....I'm sure she's more of a liability then an asset of any kind. The last decade in this cou try has been a disgrace
@@spunkysparks1779 you can out woke biology. A 80 pound woman can carry a 160 pound man out of a fire. If you really believe in bs then remove gender segregation from boxing competition see how many woman can even reach top 100
She has the body of a ballet dancer .Absolutely not qualified to save anyone over 80 lbs. Imagine in 10-20 years how can she keep up with the strength needs of the job?
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
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 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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@Kybo5she’s a liability to people trapped in fires and her own coworkers, hardly doubt she’ll be dragging 230lbs + gear out of a burning building anytime soon
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!
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.
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 🇵🇱🕊️🤝
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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............
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”
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.
@@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.
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!
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.
@@derp8575False. NFPA 1582 2007 was established to even out the assessment of new and old firefighters. There were not even that many female firefighters then. The old standards did not even test for what was needed on the job.
What a stupid comment. I’m 20+ yrs in Brooklyn and last 4 with a female captain. I’d pick her over a lot of guys I’ve worked with over the years. You think you can do better put in an application.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Well if the man has that much power in his size and he goes down then it seems like her partner is incompetent. Even a fellow 6’6 man would have a hard time pulling another big man especially in confined and awkward spaces. You’re pretty much implying anyone thats not 6’6 300 pounds shouldn’t be a firefighter because a 6’0 200 pound man is gonna STRUGGLE on his partner if that happened. Not to mention many men in the department are 5’9-5’11 180 pounds as well.
@@CleverCheetah You sound like the disgraced LA fire chief. "It's his fault for needing help." Thanks partner, just let me burn because you're unqualified for the job.
She’s going to do what she can to get that partner ready to be removed and once assistance arrives, in the form of a RIT team, they’ll assist her in getting him out. But newsflash…even if that RIT team is fresh, made up of 3-4 6’2, 250 lbs, well put together, chiseled, MEN, even they will have issues w/ a fellow FF that large if he’s down and dead weight and unless that FF you described is right at the exit to the building, that will take SEVERAL crews and rotations to get him out; has NOTHING to do with being M or F See, this is the naivety of people who have ZERO idea what they’re talking about.
@@Medic746 You're assuming she has time to wait for assistance rather than just being a man and picking them up and moving them out right away. Competence means that you can do the job instead of waiting for someone else to do it for you.
What makes you qualified to say she’s unqualified??? You a FF? Ever been a FF? Ever been anything but a hate monger, MAGA Trump supporter? What have you ever done in your life that’s productive???
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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
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.
No judgments, just looking for facts. ~ 1/23/25 I'd like to hear your story about the big fire(s). What went right? What went wrong? What could be improved? As a fellow with some knowledge of forestry how much did that contribute? I'm not from around there but I'm hearing about water management issues. Did that affect y'all? Are you trained to put out a house, or a neighborhood? I hope y'all are safe.
OMG YOUR TURNOUT GEAR IS SPOTLESS. HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN IN A WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE? REFINERY 29. HOW MANY WORKING FIRES DO YOU HAVE A YEAR? MONTH? Thankfully there are very few fires in the refinery area of LA. IF we are wrong show us.
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..
@@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 TH-cam 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?
@@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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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...
@@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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 🤙🏼
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
But those of us who work in the industry don’t keep track of the number of people we save. And…we all look at a “save” differently than the next person
I’d still would prefer a male firefighter if my house was burning down. But sure, she’ll be better than nothing. I guess it’s still nice etc.. a calming addition. But she won’t be as good as a male when it comes brut strength.
If she wants to help let her help. It’s not like she’s getting paid as much as the men anyways🤷🏽♀️ people drop newborn babies off at the station no questions asked would you rather a guy tend to the baby first or the female? No ones saying she’s at the same level as men but if she wants to help let a chick help. That’s why guys get paid a lot more.🤷🏽♀️
Her most proud moment was her basically being a social worker.
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. 💯
your dad made it up. he stayed protected at his station during the Riots and let Los Angeles burn
Great job proud of you. I did 26 years as a firefighter. Great job keep up the hard work.
Don't you need to be able to carry people out of a burning building?
@@Nguyen12121Im sure they have plenty of people to do that, there are different tasks you can do at a firestation
@@Nguyen12121 Some women can
@@creepcraddlenot if the entire company looks like this! Hey how about now?!
How’s that going?
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!!
You shouldn't work as a firefighter due to naturally occurring strength imbalances. America has lost its damn mind.
U gonna be a firefighter 👀
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.
Men don't care about your income
@derp8575 nobody gives a fuck about ur incel opinion
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.
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.
hero
Best of successes on your career path! I know you got this!! Keep training and keep at it! 🥰😊
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.
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.
*sees woman coming toward me in a burning building as I'm pinned under burning rubble*
"GREAT. We're BOTH dead."
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
What's a peace officer?
@@capronparker1521any sworn law enforcement
Can I ask her for some advice please
Yet you cannot carry the full size rescue dummy. You will need a MANS help.
“Peace officer” is such a left wing term. They are called “police officers”
Surely this will not horribly backfire... Surely not
Roflmao
It's America
All standards are lowered so everyone feels safe and included. Embarrassing
@bldontmatter5319 California and democrats are not American. this is an exclusive democrat thing
Navy here, we practice firefighting as well. The SCBA alone is very heavy. Much props to these firefighters.
@@yumiko0017 scba stuff is fun. Like your own little world.
@@yumiko0017 the scba is really not that bad. We were just messing around with it last night. Its more cumbersome when you have your bunker gear on than heavy. My bunker gear is brand new so it's not broken in. But it's really not heavy.
Thank you for doing this crucial job for the public !
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.
@@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.
@@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!
@@creepcraddleyea...they literally lower the standards and qualifications for females. She said she was hired in 2020...of ourse she was. She's a DEI Hite. Was hired on a whim. Passing over much more qualified candidates.
Now that California is on fire....I'm sure she's more of a liability then an asset of any kind. The last decade in this cou try has been a disgrace
Women aren't physically strong enough to be firefighters, period.
@@kurziieee bull shit. I dont think you realize all the positions and jobs that go into it. We are more than capable.
@@spunkysparks1779 you can out woke biology. A 80 pound woman can carry a 160 pound man out of a fire.
If you really believe in bs then remove gender segregation from boxing competition see how many woman can even reach top 100
Its about talent
@@nephilims47 Absolutely not.
@ All the talent in the world doesn't mean shit when you are physically incapable of dragging another person out of a burning house.
She has the body of a ballet dancer .Absolutely not qualified to save anyone over 80 lbs. Imagine in 10-20 years how can she keep up with the strength needs of the job?
She a former body builder and power lifter. Look her up.
Thank you for serving!
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
Thanks for your service and be safe
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
Yea...until she has to drag another 200 pound firefighter out of a bad situation and she cant do it.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
Wow congratulations on being everybody's problem because you had to prove a point. So proud of you.
can you elaborate what you mean by this?
@@Kybo5she’s a liability to people trapped in fires and her own coworkers, hardly doubt she’ll be dragging 230lbs + gear out of a burning building anytime soon
@@Kybo5 heck yeah She is too little and weak to be a firefighter. Grow up.
@@AlexBeunker ok incel
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!
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.
Oh someone is getting jealous 😂😂@@derp8575
Absolutely🔥🔥
No wonder why LA is burning!
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 🇵🇱🕊️🤝
Thank you for your service 🙏🏾👍🏾💯
91000 dollars is too little for the work they do!
No it isn't.
Go to 2:18. Through time they make 138k. With overtime most average 150k-200k. And there are those who 2-3x that.
@@LunarBreeze Yes!
Exactly!
@@dennisilyaich8319that was 138K for that rank.
We need more female firefighters like we need more male babysitters. Get it?
No. I don't get it.
Dude I smoked a blunt and I get it😂@@JasonDaSoulChild
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
Crystal is an outstanding role model to all and is an exemplary citizen and face of the LAFD! Keep up the great work Crystal!
setting a standard for sure! thanks for ur work Crystal
How proud you all must be. What an exciting and validating experience it must be for her.
Pay is not good for LA area nor the risk of the job in my opinion.
Congratulations Our Lives Are In Your Hands
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@vanessaguerrerooyet the physical requirements are watered down for women
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.
@@aaa-ez5xw standards are lowered for women wake up and live in the real world
Way to go Crystal! Representing all of which woman is capable! - The team at the LAFD Foundation
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.
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............
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”
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.
Getting paid 91k. Simply ridiculous and the government should be utterly ashamed of themselves for letting this happen.
Physics is the science of matter and energy
@@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.
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!
@@Holyfanz it also dictates strength due to weight and density.
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.
True or False: Physical aptitude standards were lowered in order to accommodate women applicants?
@@derp8575 actually that false physical tests are the same no matter the gender
@@narciss3129False
@@derp8575False. NFPA 1582 2007 was established to even out the assessment of new and old firefighters. There were not even that many female firefighters then. The old standards did not even test for what was needed on the job.
@@narciss3129nah. Even for the military and police they were lowered overall to accommodate them
Who else is here after a bunch of women let LA burn down?
What a stupid comment. I’m 20+ yrs in Brooklyn and last 4 with a female captain. I’d pick her over a lot of guys I’ve worked with over the years. You think you can do better put in an application.
Yeah they really blew it
I retired from the fire service after 31 years. She is real! 👍🏼💪🏼🤙🏼
If you can’t carry a 200lbs person out of a house then you better be working a fire dept office job and not in the field
Inspiring! I'm 41 and just signed up for volunteer fd in my town. I start the academy th8s winter.
good for you for serving the community. we need ever one we get because there shortage of volunteer Fire fighters.
@spark300c I actually just started academy this week just got my bunker gear last night. I was like a kid on Xmas morning!
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)
She's so gorgeous! And a total badass! Also her dogs are awesome!
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.
Ya she’s beautiful inside and out just her aura and energy is something else
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.
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.
@@dantheman9919 there are other jobs than just pulling ppl out of fires.
Thank you crystal for your service as a firefighter keep up the good work ma’am 😎💪🏾
You can barely carry the weight of your gear no way you are saving anyone.
14's great assignment in South Central Los Angeles. I was assigned there in 1995-1999
Good job young lady, keep up the good work and stay fit and healthy.
Much respect for firefighters
very inspiring! its pretty cool!
Stay safe and thank you for your service.
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. ❤
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.
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?
Well if the man has that much power in his size and he goes down then it seems like her partner is incompetent. Even a fellow 6’6 man would have a hard time pulling another big man especially in confined and awkward spaces. You’re pretty much implying anyone thats not 6’6 300 pounds shouldn’t be a firefighter because a 6’0 200 pound man is gonna STRUGGLE on his partner if that happened. Not to mention many men in the department are 5’9-5’11 180 pounds as well.
@@CleverCheetah You sound like the disgraced LA fire chief. "It's his fault for needing help." Thanks partner, just let me burn because you're unqualified for the job.
@@CleverCheetah we have 3 chicks on my department and a 1/3 of my class are female. There are lots of females joining these days.
She’s going to do what she can to get that partner ready to be removed and once assistance arrives, in the form of a RIT team, they’ll assist her in getting him out. But newsflash…even if that RIT team is fresh, made up of 3-4 6’2, 250 lbs, well put together, chiseled, MEN, even they will have issues w/ a fellow FF that large if he’s down and dead weight and unless that FF you described is right at the exit to the building, that will take SEVERAL crews and rotations to get him out; has NOTHING to do with being M or F
See, this is the naivety of people who have ZERO idea what they’re talking about.
@@Medic746 You're assuming she has time to wait for assistance rather than just being a man and picking them up and moving them out right away. Competence means that you can do the job instead of waiting for someone else to do it for you.
Totally unqualified. God help LA
What makes you qualified to say she’s unqualified??? You a FF? Ever been a FF? Ever been anything but a hate monger, MAGA Trump supporter? What have you ever done in your life that’s productive???
Wow she did a great work. Good job
Awesome!!
Crystal, you're a great role-model, representative and spokes-person for LAFD. Great job!
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.
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.
NICE JOB CRYSTAL! You represent LAFD Well be safe I wish you the best
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@@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?
Such an inspiration 🔥
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.
For a fact trains are ran.
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
Hahaha simply pathetic then. Don't let this chick try to save you from underneath burning debris.
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.
During a firefight operation with the respirator mask on, can you still smell the environment? Particularly the smoke.
You’re so amazing! I love you! Thank you for your service!!! ❤🫶
No judgments, just looking for facts. ~ 1/23/25 I'd like to hear your story about the big fire(s). What went right? What went wrong? What could be improved? As a fellow with some knowledge of forestry how much did that contribute? I'm not from around there but I'm hearing about water management issues. Did that affect y'all? Are you trained to put out a house, or a neighborhood? I hope y'all are safe.
Love it!!
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I just died in your arms tonight
OMG YOUR TURNOUT GEAR IS SPOTLESS. HAVE YOU NEVER BEEN IN A WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE? REFINERY 29. HOW MANY WORKING FIRES DO YOU HAVE A YEAR? MONTH? Thankfully there are very few fires in the refinery area of LA. IF we are wrong show us.
11 months later, 38,000 hectares of Los Angeles was not saved from wildfire. Hep hep Hurray to DEI!
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
We only make £36k (GBP) in Northern Ireland! Every month is a struggle at home
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.
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..
@@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 TH-cam 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?
Is Northern Ireland diverse? Your nation made international news recently because of diversity. It's really sad to see it happening.
@@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.
dont you need EMT or Paramedic certification too?
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.
Depends on the department.
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.
@@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.
I didn’t know there was a separate job classification of “female firefighter” as opposed to a “firefighter”.
There isn't.
I laughed when she said that. Since she can't be a male firefighter, being a female and all!
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.
@@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.
💀💀💀💀 I thought she had transitioned
Had me confused for a minute
35? Guuuurl! Please share your skincare routine.
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...
@@davebro2351awesome!! Now tell us your skin care!
@@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
@@davebro2351hoes eat swine and hot Cheetos asking about skin care routines lmaon
@abrilstorms 25 and 30 is not much of a difference lol
Can you even carry out an adult American from a building?
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.
I see a PIO officer in your future. Great communication!!
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.
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?
Pretty cool!
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.
You should email the recruiting coordinator at the department that you have interest in.
Stay in and retire. You already have eight years in. Cleaning stations needs you 😂
@@Bigdaddyy69 Not gonna made Chief and retired doing cleaning stations. 😂 Reserves is where it's at.
@@FIGGY65 thanks, I really your input.
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 🤙🏼
$91k for LA is crap pay for any firefighter.
That is her base pay without any OT. Make up to $138k with OT at her rank.
@@Redtopper02 ok fine. What does $140k get you in LA? 🤣
I guess I'm old and out of the know. @@SNAKEEATER1776
@@Redtopper02Stooge. You keep repeating this comment like you automatically know people are going to mention this.
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
She can’t drag me out of a fucking window, I’m double her weight.
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.
@@notundermywatch3163 facts
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.
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.
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.
Proof that when you live life on your own terms, opportunities come your way.
🤣🤣🤣 opportunities 💀. is that what they call quotas now?
@@michaelhansen9403 this comment screams privilege. Hell so does ur name 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
@@michaelhansen9403Exactly. Nothing but filling up check marks on the diversity sheet.
She’s so cool🔥
She really is!
@@scotthearts9634 Is she capable of carrying a 6'0 200lb person down a flight of stairs? Lives are at stake.
Can you carry a person?
I'M 35 I'M AN LAFD FIRE FIGHTER FOR A LIVING | REFINERY 29
BE AWARE SOMETIMES THEY TRICK EVEN THE BEST WITH FAR SMALLER NUMBERED CLOTHING LAID OUT FOR THE SPEED CONTEST 😮
Anyone know if shes latina or something else?
She is an inspiration to esch little girl that see's her. A wonderful lady.
Amazing story and congrats on being a firefighter. I appreciate your service...
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.
Female firefighter position would be so much easier.
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.
Not if you identify as a woman lol. First trans firewoman. You go girl?
I always thought it was 24 on/48 off... at least that was my gf's husband's schedule being a firefighter.
@@joydrew1997You missed the joke, didn't you bot?
It’s is nice to have girls in fire service
How many times did she mention “female” ?
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 😂
Every single sentence. Gotta make sure she mentions her gender in every sentence.
this channel is focused on women
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.
@@derp8575 goddamn men are so damn insecure it's almost laughable 😂😂
91,000 ain’t shit for the cost of living in California plus they have the highest gas taxes in America
That is just her base pay w no OT. Four years into a career making $91K isn't bad even in LA.
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.
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.
But those of us who work in the industry don’t keep track of the number of people we save. And…we all look at a “save” differently than the next person
Humans doing human things. Nice Ty!!
Great video and very professional stay safe out there as a firefighter.
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
Crystal is so fine!!!
I’d still would prefer a male firefighter if my house was burning down. But sure, she’ll be better than nothing. I guess it’s still nice etc.. a calming addition. But she won’t be as good as a male when it comes brut strength.
Better than nothing until she cannot lift, carry or drag you to safety. Might as well be nothing.
If she wants to help let her help. It’s not like she’s getting paid as much as the men anyways🤷🏽♀️ people drop newborn babies off at the station no questions asked would you rather a guy tend to the baby first or the female? No ones saying she’s at the same level as men but if she wants to help let a chick help. That’s why guys get paid a lot more.🤷🏽♀️
Apparently you have enough time to put on makeup.