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/PuzzleheadedDingo422 Jul 11 '25

You dont need to take a million dollar ladder/engine/squad to an ems call.

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u/BriGuy550 Jul 11 '25

The EMS crew appreciates the extra help when they have to move a 400lbs patient or lots of stairs are involved or it’s a seriously sick patient, or we need two people in the back with the patient. We run an engine on almost every EMS call and I’m glad we do.

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u/Wolfie367 Jul 11 '25

We run 2 person EMS squads on the majority of our medical calls and is a way more efficient use of resources and tax dollars.