Sister

In A

Brotherhood

 

Stories from My Life as a
Female Firefighter

Cindie Schooner-Ball

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Inspiration from a Life as a First Responder

Throughout her career, Cindie Schooner-Ball had been asked so many questions about how she managed to excel while working in this male-dominated profession that she decided to write Sister in a Brotherhood to share her story. Cindie recognized early that in order to succeed as both a firefighter and a woman would require perseverance, grit, and the ability to command respect.

You will understand why firefighting is Cindie’s calling and passion when you read this inspiring book. She shares memorable moments in working and living with other first responders who are dedicated to helping people in crisis. Cindie encourages anyone who wants to serve — especially women who have the desire to enter this noble profession — to pursue their dream, as she did.

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Praise for Sister In A Brotherhood

"If you're considering a career as a Firefighter/EMT and/or Paramedic, this is the book for you. Reading it brought back so many memories of my time in the Fire Service, as I was also a Sister in a Brotherhood. As Cindie points out, the Fire Service is very rewarding, yet very demanding, and you take the good with the bad. She is spot on with advice, too! Pay attention, highlight the important parts, and take the lessons Cindie has generously conveyed to you in the book for your time in the Fire Service! Great job, Cindie!"

— Captain Teri Roberts, Broward Sheriff’s Office

"Captain Schooner-Ball has masterfully re-created her career in her book, Sister in a Brotherhood. Once you begin to read, it isn’t easy to put the book down.

I remember meeting Cindie at the beginning of her career. Cindie always had a great work ethic. I was fortunate to watch Cindie advance through every career rank, including obtaining her paramedic certification. She always placed 100% effort in everything she did, and it showed.

I recommend this book not just for members of the fire service but for anyone seeking to improve their chances of succeeding in this thing we call life."

 

— Allan London, Lieutenant (retired), Broward Sheriff Fire-Rescue

"Utilizing a gritty, realistic style, Cindie Schooner-Ball captures the career life cycle that few outside of the fire service can imagine. She deftly peels back the public perception and smacks the reader in the face with the brutal reality firefighters face in their daily lives, on and off the job."

 

— Mike Uskoski, Retired Fire Captain, 29 years in Portland Fire and Rescue

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Cindie Schooner-Ball

Over her three-decade career, Cindie Schooner-Ball  pushed herself to tackle new challenges and rise into leadership positions. Now retired, she loves speaking to people about her experiences as a first responder and as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She lives with her husband, Mark, and her German shepherd, Chewie, in Florida.