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/08152016 Volunteer Line Officer | Rescue/HAZMAT Medic 27d ago

EMS cadet at 14, fire cadet at 16. Went directly into a career EMS job and a volunteer fire spot at 18.

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u/LawfulnessEcstatic84 26d ago

How old are you now?

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u/08152016 Volunteer Line Officer | Rescue/HAZMAT Medic 26d ago
  1. Paramedic and fire officer.