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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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It depends on what you've seen of yourself. I've known some folks on the spectrum who were great at FF or EMT. Lots of quiet down time to keep to yourself, then fast action with no time for over thinking, just responding. If in the past you've done well when in a physical crisis, you'll be great. If you tend to withdraw or freeze, you shouldn't do it. You must know yourself.