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/Pleasant-Animal-23 26d ago

I started Volunteer Fire as 10yo. I'm from Germany so system is bit different but I joined basically on my 10th bd. With 16 I started my first fire training to be able to respond to calls and in two weeks I start my Training in a career dept as a 17yo.