r/Firefighting • u/Obviouslythrowaway_- • 3d ago

General Discussion Fire vs Fire/EMS Departments

What has your experience been in either department? All I keep hearing is guys complain about how EMS departments are dreadful and miserable but get paid more. When, in my area I hear that the big City (fire only) gets paid the most and has the best benefits. Have I been lied to this whole time? Are there ANY benefits to EMS departments?

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u/Previous-Leg-2012 TX FF/Paramedic 3d ago

Benefit to EMS departments? You get to help people, far more often than you ever will as single role fire.

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u/Obviouslythrowaway_- 3d ago

No wonder guys fight for fire only departments. There are way less stressful and miserable ways to help people, it doesn’t sound like EMS one of those

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u/Jumpy_Secretary_1517 3d ago

Depends on the department, the first in clientele, and the rotation you get.