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/Ok_Buddy_9087 Edit to create your own flair Apr 22 '25

Got hired in my late 30s. I’m no longer in my late 30s. They’re stuck with me. Absolutely no interest in starting over, even for more money (which is usually why people leave).

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

Haha simply put you ain’t budging. I can’t blame you. Being a rook was some of the worst best days of my life. Yeah, after a certain point once you’re well established, it’s best to just reap the benefits of already having put in the time instead of playing the field for more money. Good on you for sticking it out and playing the long game.