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/Low_Jello3546 Apr 21 '25

On my 3rd “forever dept.” as of January, starting my 23rd year. Professional and personal goals change, so can the culture within any organization. SAFER Grant has afforded me an opportunity twice in my career to pivot!

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

23 years you say? Geez, congrats man. Glad that happened for ya! How much longer you plan on doing it?

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u/Low_Jello3546 Apr 22 '25

I’m still looking at another 8-10yrs This latest move is like early retirement compared to the call volume of the first 2 departments!!

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u/iheartMGs FF/EMT/Hazmat Tech Apr 22 '25

Good to hear. Take it easy, enjoy it while you still got it! You’ll be there in no time, enjoying the good life!