r/Firefighting • u/Hero-Firefighter-24 • 27d ago

Ask A Firefighter At what age did you start firefighting?

Asking because it’s a late career choice for some, while others do it right after college or even high school.

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u/shyshyflyguy 27d ago

I was 20. However, my dad started around 48-49. I know a guy who got started around 60. Not as career, mind you, but as a volly. My dad is doing it at various departments part time, though. I do know a guy who is doing it career at 48.

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u/ChasingPlotlines 27d ago

Volly is a volunteer, yes?

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u/shyshyflyguy 26d ago

Yep. Volly or vollie. Now, I’m not sure if that applies to part time stations that have vollies. Combination stations can be lumped into that category as well. Sometimes. It’s weird.