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/[deleted] Jul 11 '25

We are getting paid enough. We are public servants. We serve the public, the public doesn’t serve us. If you are in it for the money, you are in it for the wrong reasons.

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u/cotton-puller Jul 11 '25

Counterpoint I have bills to pay. I love this job but if I wasn’t a career firefighter for the money I would’ve stayed a volunteer.

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '25

Obviously a living wage is important, but so many of us think we should be making $100,000 a year. It’s ridiculous. It’s the same with other professions, like teaching.