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/Holiday_Control2757 26d ago
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