For some reason, the stereotype of women includes not being capable of doing a masculine and dangerous job. Instead of just being capable of doing the job and having coworkers accept that, women have had to go above and beyond by working at least twice as hard to prove themselves. Michael Caine has a saying that defines women in the fire service very well which is “Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like hell underneath” (Michael Caine). Females that have joined the fire service have worked so hard to get to where they are at and it is inspiring for their strong desire to help
For some reason, the stereotype of women includes not being capable of doing a masculine and dangerous job. Instead of just being capable of doing the job and having coworkers accept that, women have had to go above and beyond by working at least twice as hard to prove themselves. Michael Caine has a saying that defines women in the fire service very well which is “Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like hell underneath” (Michael Caine). Females that have joined the fire service have worked so hard to get to where they are at and it is inspiring for their strong desire to help