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/Fireguy9641 VOL FF/EMT Jul 11 '25

It's really 30 seconds of pleasure and 3 hours of annoyance. When you think about all the work that's involved in cleaning up an engine after a scene, it's like there has to be a better way to do this. We have problems where officers want to wait and confirm a fire before dropping hose because of the work involved in repacking supply line and attack lines. There has to be a better way.

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u/HanjobSolo69 Recliner Operator Jul 11 '25 edited Jul 11 '25

It's really 30 seconds of pleasure and 3 hours of annoyance.

reminds me of my sex life...

But I agree, I think fires are a huge pain in the ass and really its the cleanup that's the worst part. I actually agree with those officers, nothing I hate more than dropping hose for no fucking reason.