At what age did you start firefighting?

[u/Hero-Firefighter-24]

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

[u/Holiday_Control2757]

I started at 16 as a junior Firefighter at my local combination fire dept. Been there about a year, 17 now with my EMT, starting Fire academy and going on to duty staff once 18