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/longjeep2005 Old man lifter 27d ago
  1. I was never one of the guys that wanted to be a FF since they were a kid. I got my degree, worked in sales, but eventually found my way to this job. Glad it happened.

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u/Shenanigans64 27d ago

Same, started career at 27. Had zero interest in the fire service until my mid 20s while working a dead end job. Couldn’t imagine doing anything else now

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u/ShotDeal9 27d ago

Same except I’m 31. Seven years in sales. EMT now with my first fire interview next week!

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u/Mastee2703 27d ago

I’m in the same exact boat almost. 27m 7 years management at UPS with my interview this week on Thursday.

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u/Mastee2703 21d ago

How’d yours go?

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u/brandong1394 26d ago

Same!! I’m 30. Finishing up my EMT class this month. Always wanted to be a firefighter since I was 20. Didn’t have the confidence in myself. Now I do. Never too late. Kudos.