I have definitely self-advocated for my self this week because in this field there is a lot of things that you have to learn about the field of fire fighting. For example when I didn't know where something was, what I should do on certain calls/ around the station, and things that I could do to help in general, etc. I have also seen many instances of self-advocacy from my co-workers, for example one of the firefighters in training didn't know what a certain tool was used for, so he asked his fellow firemen. In my opinion and my mentors, I am starting to become the "intern everyone remembers" because I have all ways been asking if anyone needs help with anything or if they need another hand on a call, as well as walking around with a positive attitude and a smile on my face, and also making sure that I am very humble and being respective when I talk to others and my co-workers, and making sure that I say Hi to everyone and asking how they are doing. So in my opinion it is working out very well and I have a feeling it will progressively get better as the internship moves on.
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