Women, however, aren't now eligible to join the field. Applicants should have a swimming background, be accustomed to the outdoors and have the right type of mindset, ready to give 100 percent. It takes a person with intestinal fortitude. It doesn't necessarily take an ironman. I know a person who was 140 pounds and made a great PJ because he has what it takes from within.
Lives are at stake.
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