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/superspeck Jul 11 '25

*the best FF for the current fire service not the best FF for the 1995 fire service

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u/BobBret Jul 11 '25

I hope you don't mind my asking, but what do you see as the big differences between the current fire service and the 1995 fire service?

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u/Rich_Abroad1592 Jul 11 '25

Massive influx of EMS calls and 911 abuse would be my main one. Back in the day people would call 911 when there was an actual emergency not toe pain at 2 am.

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u/BetCommercial286 Jul 11 '25

This dream world existed?! All I know is modern abuse and now I’m used to it.