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/HanjobSolo69 Recliner Operator Jul 11 '25

Fires are the worst part of the job (besides seeing death). They are chaotic, hot, hard work, dirty, take forever and someone just lost their house. Plus the cleanup is maybe even worse. Packing up all the dirty hose and washing your gear and having to shower after. No thanks.

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u/BriGuy550 Jul 11 '25

Right? Fighting them is fun for maybe 10 minutes then it’s a slog. I’d rather run EMS calls all day or go to a bad MVA.