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I ask this because when I was around 12, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

My Social ability is terrible. I get anxious when speaking to a group of people. I'm trying to find the best way to "fit it" so to speak. But there really isn't anything that I know to teach me or assist me with a situation like that.

I became a Level I firefighter for NJ back in 2014. I have not been in the fire service for the last 7 years. And considering that shit may very well hit the fan in the next couple of months/years, I figured that I would find a way to serve my community.

I will follow orders of any officer in charge of the calls that I will go on.

But to ask the whole community of Poal, it could help me gain some insight to understand the opinions of those who would be a part of the community that I serve.

Thoughts?

I ask this because when I was around 12, I was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. My Social ability is terrible. I get anxious when speaking to a group of people. I'm trying to find the best way to "fit it" so to speak. But there really isn't anything that I know to teach me or assist me with a situation like that. I became a Level I firefighter for NJ back in 2014. I have not been in the fire service for the last 7 years. And considering that shit may very well hit the fan in the next couple of months/years, I figured that I would find a way to serve my community. I will follow orders of any officer in charge of the calls that I will go on. But to ask the whole community of Poal, it could help me gain some insight to understand the opinions of those who would be a part of the community that I serve. Thoughts?

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You dont need to talk to fight a fire.

Question: Shits going down emergency. You are the only firefighter outside right when it all goes down.

Can you put aside your anxiety and take charge and start ordering people around?

Note: I have social anxiety. I became a security guard for a large outdoor area. I had to drop that shit day one.

See that 6ft 6 black guy who looks like he just got out of jail? Go tell him to stop.

If you can put the anxiaty away and get shit done. Youll be ok.