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/thatdudewayoverthere 27d ago

As a youth firefighter I think around 11/12 and as a job around 22 but I know guys that started at like 30 - 35

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u/ChasingPlotlines 27d ago

Can I ask, what did you do as a youth firefighter? That seems very young, but I'm not sure what it entails.

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u/FieryPheonix474 Aussie volunteer 26d ago

I'm not sure what it's like for them, But i went through the program in Australia Pretty much our volunteer firefighters Run what known as the junior program, Youth aged between 11 and 16 learn about a career in firefighting and familiarise themselves with gear and house operations and stuff like that, And they also help out with community events such as our Santa run, Fundraising and open days

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u/ChasingPlotlines 26d ago

That's sweet and sounds like a fun way to engage with the community. Thank you for sharing.