r/Firefighting • u/iheartMGs FF/EMT/Hazmat Tech • Apr 21 '25

Ask A Firefighter Are you at your forever department?

EDIT: I really appreciate all the feedback from everyone! Pretty cool to hear all the different responses! Stay safe brothers/sisters and wish everyone the best of luck throughout your careers!

Title says it all. Curious how many members have found their forever depts and why you made it your home for the rest of your career. The culture at my department is simply amazing. The chiefs know every member by first name and your put into a leadership role pretty early on if you’ve earned the trust of the officers. They will send you to virtually any training, deploy you across the nation, etc. Let’s hear what you have.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '25

I’ve ended up on my dream department. Had 400 apply for 3 spots, and I lucked out, or I had the skills to get on. It’s the highest paying dept in the region, and I’m proud to tell people I work there. I’m gonna be here for the next 30 years.

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u/HanjobSolo69 Recliner Operator Apr 22 '25

I wish I felt this way about any job.