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/OpiateAlligator Senior Rookie Jul 11 '25

Work life balance is important until no-one signs up for overtime and they have to shut down rigs.

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u/BetCommercial286 Jul 11 '25

That’s fine maybe something important burns down or someone dies and we get an impetus to get better staffing and pay. I’m off the clock and drunk if anyone asks