r/Firefighting • u/Launch_Rockface • Jul 10 '25

General Discussion Unpopular Opinions In the Fire Service

I am curious what other peoples unpopular opinions of the fire service are? I know there are alot of things we are doing or trying to do to improve the fire service as far as training and wellness, but I also know alot of it is just not that great in my opinion.

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u/thechalupamaster Jul 11 '25

Hydrants are fun and a good way to learn territory.

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u/ButtSexington3rd Jul 11 '25

I remember my ladder company did hydrant inspections one night. Our senior guy was crying his ass off, the rest of us (who hadn't messed with hydrants since the academy) were having a great time. We got slurpees and had a great stroll around the neighborhood.

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u/SmoothboreWhore Jul 11 '25

We get slurpees after hydrants, too!

This is the way.