Unpopular Opinions In the Fire Service

[u/Launch_Rockface]

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.

[u/Zerbo]

The availability of overtime does not give you free rein to live outside your means. If that OT ever dries up, or you get injured and go on light duty, or the city plays dirty with contract negotiations, you're stuck with that payment for the brand new Tacoma, the boat payment, the ATVs, the slip fees, the trailer storage, the mortgage for the house that was bigger than you needed, etc. Plan your life around the money you KNOW you'll bring in month to month, not your overtime potential.