Fire vs Fire/EMS Departments

[u/Obviouslythrowaway_-]

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?

[u/373331]

EMS is hands down more rewarding and gives me job satisfaction/pride. Fire is easier and people think it's badass