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/Excellent_Chair_4391 Apr 21 '25

I just left a place after 15 years…… I was no longer happy …. Was ACO at a fire BC said we did everything great had zero complaints.. and it didn’t matter…. Started all over…. Went to a place in transition trying to do new cool things and I couldn’t be happier

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u/iheartMGs FF/EMT/Hazmat Tech Apr 21 '25

Geez 15 years and then moved. Well I’m glad you were able to find happiness somewhere else. That is extremely important in our line of work. Literally can make or break a career and give you that extra pep in your step knowing that crew loves you, you love them and having a good time.