5 Reasons You WANT To Be A Firefighter
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
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I am 16 and I really love and appreciate Firefighters ever since I remember. I am going to be the first woman in my family to be one!
Omg congrats!! I'm a girl too and I also will become a firefighter ❤
My wife was a Firefighter. She misses the job a lot. Good luck to you.
Thats awesome!! I joined my local fire department at 16, and I'm still there! I was the first firefighter in my fam!
That's some real shit keep pushing
Exactly the same with me! I’m 15 though!
29 and really praying about this
I’ve always wanted to help/save people
I just turned 30 and I’m going for it. Can’t let myself get any older and think back about how I should have done it at ____ age.. go for it
I'm 29 and considering this as well. I really want to help people and get out of construction. Just concerned with the salary.
Your videos have inspired me to quit my dead end job and pursue a new career as a first responder. I’m 28 and I’m not wasting another year of my life.
I’m going to be a first generation firefighter.
This is the best comment I've received in a while! I'm really glad that you've been inspired to change your career, let me know how I can help! Good luck!
Me too, man. 26 years old, warehouse manager. I start EMT class in May.
Wow me as well 24 years old just got tired of working my dead end job as well but don’t get to start my EMT class until august as Utah requires it prior to your FireFighter1&2
Same here,turn 26 in June and start EMT class this fall. I've never been so fired up to start the life long journey of a ff. I hope and pray all you guys pursuing the same thing make it through to the end.
I'm 25, feeling the exact same way my friend.
Quit my construction job that I absolutely hated and I start with my local fire department next Wednesday. I go to fire academy in April for 13 weeks in Fort Payne Alabama. I’m so stoked
Lucky
Are you enjoying it now man?
We need updates brother
how is it now???
I’ve been going to visit family in fort Payne every year for 10 years now, so awesome up there. What’s that like???
I’m 28 years old and having quite the early/mid life crisis. I’ve always wanted to be a firefighter but my family always made it difficult for me to do so. I’m seriously considering going back down that road.
Do it!
I'm in the same spot. 28 and always wanted to be a firefighter. I just put in my application for my local volunteer dept. to get my foot in the door. Hopefully, if the firefighter path is right for me, it will help me go on for a career in it!
Also 28 and in the same spot. I’m going for it this year. Wish you luck with whatever you decide to do
You get good money and reputation. You can save lives and more.
Never too late. I had 5 people over the age of 30 in my academy.
Just walked out of my job that I had for 19 years. I start my ff job on Monday getting pumped.
@ Ken Eppink: Congrats on leaving your job to start a ff career! Best wishes, good luck and stay safe! 👍🙏
Wow how did you get a firefighting career?
@@spicyshizz2850 im sayin theres a age limit
Just curious, what did you do before?
I pray things go well! God bless you all 💓
I am 17 and I am a part of a Fire Exploration program. Over the past 3 weeks (since the class started), I feel like I belong, I am more confident, and I genuinely feel much better. I am going to a local college after I graduate to become a firefighter paramedic. Thank you sir. You have helped inspire me.
hey could you explain to me what fire exploration program is? I don't think we have it in my country (Italy), or at least I haven't ever heard of it.
How to join
I am 16 and firefighting has been on my mind for about 2 years. I really wanted to join in and experience this. It really inspired me when I was young when my pops was speaking about it. Hopefully I succeed this far to become an firefighter
get after it bud!
@@nickb2461 idk why but I want to as well it’s not even because Of the pay it’s just a weird feeling, like something’s telling me to do it, I also want to do computer science because it’s easier and safer but idk man imma have to decide soon I graduate in 3 months
@@nibbax7772 Soo what did you do?
I highly suggest a volunteer department first. Mine had a 17 yr old on it. He obviously couldn’t go on fire calls but he went on small ones and it gives you a lot of experience that way when you can go on calls you have some experience. That and it gives you a chance to gauge if it’s what you want to do and if you transition to full time you have that experience to lean on
Hows that going now op?
Just passed my chief’s interview and pension physical is coming up next. Your videos have been extremely helping throughout this entire process. Thank you
Just came across this video today. I just started my journey into the firefighter world. I can’t wait to start and have an impact in peoples life
Great video! Starting my academy in a week, your videos are super helpful getting into this field. Keep it up!
Your videos helped me know where to start looking, and inspired me to finally look for a career change!
I've ALWAYS wanted to be a Firefighter, but I ended up stuck in a routine job that I didn't enjoy.
Finally training and applying! I'm dine wasting my life!
Keep it up I appreciate u making these vids
Start my department's academy on Thursday! Still want it, now I'm gonna earn it.
Thank you for all of your insight and wisdom for the next generation of FFs, Mike!
I’m 21 120lb 5”5 but willing to put in the work. I really just want to help people because I feel like I could be doing more for myself and my community. That’s the main reason why I’d love to be a firefighter. I just see so many awful disasters in the world and would love to help people in distress. I’m willing to try anything new so I hope this plays out well. Thank you for all the informative videos, it’s helping me figure it all out
S H O R T
@@pimpjesus4314 lmao why💀
@@BeefyZawg nigga stfu you a whole 3'3
I'm 19 and 135lbs bro I feel your pain. But we can do this
@@ray5357 go eat a cheese burger mf
I agree 100% with what you’re saying , especially the part about this job being meaningful and being recognized because the impact it has on others by what we’ve done for them. Recently I retired after being an EMT for 30 years, and even now, when people find out I was an EMT, they thank me for my service. So this ripple effect, or this aspect of it can continue even after retiring from the service, which gives me the satisfaction that I really helped to make a meaningful difference in my chosen profession. Great video as always!!! 😎👍👍👍
I'm leaving the military soon and know I'm gonna miss being a part of a team and doing meaningful work. You had me from point number 1🤘
Love your videos, super informative and inspiring. Im 38 and just now decided to pivot and pursue fire fighting. Getting my CPR training this weekend and enrolled in my EMT course for the fall. Im fired up!
I'm 14 years old and have always admired firefighters. A lot of people have told me that I will want something different when I grow up and change my mind but firefighting has always stuck with me for some reason. I have been to a firefighting event and asked many questions to the amazing men and women there and I think this is what I want to do. Your videos have really helped me understand the life I could live and the stuff I would do if I were to become a firefighter as well as weighing out the pros and cons. But helping people has always been a dream of mine and I will stop at nothing to pursue it!
Wonderful video!
To me, Firefighting is the PERFECT job for me because I tried really hard to get into IT and other things, however I just struggled there and I never had a passion for those. But for firefighting, I've had a MASSIVE passion and I really enjoy learning more about them.
The 4 days on, 4 days off sounds really exhausting at first but I bet soon you will get used to it and it will be okay.
I love how firefighting gives you so many days off, I would love to wake up whilst everyone is rushing to work and I have 3 days off in a row or something hahahah
I will NEVER get bored of saving lives and I love that you get to know the family of the people you have rescued, I will never get tired of that
Man, I really want to be a firefighter, I really wish I become one soon, vacancies are just very difficult, but once you're in. You're pretty much the happiest person haha
35 years old i go for volunteer orientation tonight at 630. I cant wait. Im so excited to give back to my comminuty and do meaningful things for the people in this small town. I am ready 💪
Great video! I would also add that for me personally I am no good at sitting still for sitting at a desk job. So in looking for a job that I would enjoy and get back to the community and all that I also looked for a job where I could work with my hands and move around
I’m all the way back in African Namibia and brother you have inspired me to become a fire fighter back here in Namibia. God bless you 🫡
Excellent video, people sometimes don’t understand the real purpose of this type of jobs.
Help others, is a much deeper meaning.
I worked fast food since i graduated im about to be 21 and i find i would love to be a firefighter because i love helping people and it will also help keep me in shape unlike working at a stressful pointless job like a fastfood place
Oh yeah, new upload baby!
Hey man. New subscriber here. Was brought to your channel by my interest in the fire academy and becoming a fireman as a potential new career choice. I just watched your video on the cons, and along with this video here of the pros, both provide a really great perspective. I appreciate the info and am looking forward to learning more from your channel.
I’m 27 in the military and this is a great video. I working artillery and it’s just not my passion. I want to stay fit while also bringing a service to people.
I'm really considering becoming a firefighter. Thank you for this video and God bless ❣️
One more year in high school till college so I can finally start EMT classes and other stuff so I can help people that are in need and etc, But there will always be negative thoughts about it but watching your videos gives me great knowledge about what to expect by becoming a firefighter and important things to understand about becoming it. One day that day will come and I’ll be right back here thanking you for giving us so much amazing and truthful information that we all need to hear! I’ll be back once I achieve this great goal, But until next time everyone❤️
oh oky
I’m going into firefighting for the airforce in a month and I’m excited
I initially wanted to become a police officer and I realized with just one day at the fire station that I loved the firefighter’s attitude more and way of life. Just hearing the stations alarm go off and hopping in the truck gave me a sense of excitement and purpose.
Thank you for this extremely insightful video. I am a 20 year old college sophomore and am thinking about being a firefighter after I graduate.
Glad you added that last one in there that completely sold me on it♡
Great video gonna look at getting into the fire service once I leave school, Anyways very informational thank you for sharing
Ever since childhood I (like many kids) loved watching the fire engines go by. Most grow out of it..I never did. The first "real" book I read was "Report From Engine Co. 82"...(RIP Dennis Smith), when I was 8 years old (I've read it many times since). Met Dennis by chance in '86 at the offices of Firehouse magazine. Anyway, whenever I would look at images/film of the horse drawn era, I would feel "goosebumps." I always found this very profound, and powerful. I questioned it. In 1988 when living in Northampton, MA (was dispatching in Amherst for Hampshire County), I had a vivid dream of being in an 1800's firehouse, there was a classic-to-the-era looking man --handlebar mustache and all, sitting at a desk; I turned around and there was a steamer. On it's boiler was emblazoned "Philadelphia 1882"...I then recall a bell sounding, and then I was running down a cobblestone street, with a tremendous weight on my shoulders. Fast forward to 1996, I was living in Boston; I was in the Boston Public Library (Copley Square) studying for a tourguide job; I'm flipping through a book and see an image if what I believe to be that steamer from the dream. Okay Erich, now some nice people in white coats are here...just let them put this special jacket on you; they'll be bringing you to your new home...you'll love it.
Great video dude!
I'm 31, decided I need to try it now or I probably never will. Taking my test next Saturday.
This is very informative. Thank you.
Great video. Really considering taking fire seriously
Great Channel Dude
Diggin the ending music.
And I just hear the stories abt firefighters and I really think abt how much of an honor it would be to put on that jacket
Just turned in my application! I’ve been sleeping on this for years!! I hope it’s everything I want and then some.
You hit the nail on the head with this one. I agree with the 5 points you mentioned. Best job I ever had.
I am 28. Prior military and I start my journey as a firefighter in a few days!
I work admin for my local FD. I have come to love and respect the service even more than I did before I got my current position. My goal is to become physically fit and qualified enough to become a firefighter within 2 years
great video, thank you
I just recently found your account and I've watched quite a few of your videos, wanted to give some appreciation for them with this comment. I've been unsure of I want to do with my life and I'm thinking firefighting is it. So thank you for all the free information you give out.
Nice!
I would love to see your smile more!
In my area I have seen and known paid firefighters and EMT they go join a volunteer fire house also. I'm a retired volunteer firefighter of 30 + years and even tho I can no longer ride I'm active on the administration side. I wouldn't have it any other way. I've done things that I saw on emergency that I did myself. You name it I've done it. I'm extremely happy for the work I've done in my life with the fire department..
I am going to join the academy when I graduate high school I can’t wait🔥
33yr old Teacher/Coach. Love what I do but want to give more and be a part of something bigger.
High pay
Retire early
Great benefits
99% of the time, not doing fire stuff
I have a question. Does it realy pay high ? And after you 24 hour shift. Can you just go home or how does that work ?
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Ugh firefighters in the uk start on £23,000 and can make up to around £32,000, can't exactly call that high pay lol, in california they start on $74,000 🙄
@@masterrahool4774 2 days 2 nights 4 days off
@@charliefreebury245 there is alot of fires in California
DCSC in Columbus Ohio is 24 on 24 off as of 15 years ago when I last worked in Columbus area.. Im retired from Ashley's department, Elm Valley Joint Fire...
I’ve always wanted to help people, that’s why I want to be a fire fighter!
Thanks!
Just went through the first round of interviews with my dream department and felt pretty good about it and wanted to say thanks for all the videos and advice! The second round of interviews is next month and is a oral presentation. You can bring props but no technology like laptops or projectors. I was wondering if you had any advice on something like this? Thanks again for what you’re doing and all the info you’ve put out!
Good luck! I'm rooting for you!
Good luck!
how did it go?
It’s next week and I’m feeling pretty ready! I’ll let you know how it goes after
@@fullsendnetwork2909 how was it?
being a ff is the greatest career choice I ever made
enrolled in a firefighter and oaramedic program, i start in august!
Becoming my fav channel on UA-cam, thank you for your time
Number 3 is one of the main reasons I want to be a firefighter. I’ve never had any true friends that I can really rely on.
Thank you for the videos, they are very helpful. I have a question. If you are offered positions with 2 separate Fire Departments, how would you suggest making the decision of who to go with?
Hey man!
I graduated college with a degree in Criminal Justice, but decided not to pursue a career in that field when the community and police relations seemed to take a nosedive. I’ve bounced around from job to job, gotten married, and not have a 1 month old son. My itch to be a first responder is still there, but I know it isn’t in Law Enforcement.
You have inspired me to run after a career as a firefighter! I’m taking my civil service test this week. Wish me luck!
That’s awesome man! Good luck keep me posted!
How did it go?
I am a 20 year old that is considering fire fighting mainly because of the schedule. i really want to be able to also do my hobbies while also doing my job, that would be perfect and it wouldn't lead to burnout
Amen, I’m doing the best job in the world!!!
I realize what I haven’t had in my life is purpose, a regular job doesn’t do that for me that’s why the fire department is something I know that will give me a purpose. I like helping strangers and to risk my life for it gives me a purpose I start my first class tomorrow at 6. If it something I truly wanna build on And go for a paid career, I have to start out volunteering.
I have complete respect for firefighting since my dad was a captain. But it's important to be clear about the ugly side of it. Firefighters tend to be first on the scene and the things they see can be traumatizing. People need to understand its not all good. The things you see can greatly effect your mental state of mind and cause ptsd. Which in turn can create stress on you and your family. You can't save everyone and some situations may hit close to home, prepare for that.
Hate my job , but I’m glad I have one
I love being a Philly firefighter just like my dad was plus u can’t beat 4 days on 4 days off
Is it really like that man ?
@@imarealgloman9484 yeah u work 2 ten hour days 7 am to 5 pm then 2 14 hour nights 5 pm to 7 am with 4 platoons it’s great
Idk, I don't think that beats 24/72 that some people get here in NYC.
@@Gofr4 I wouldn’t want to do that
Do you get paid on your days off?
Another great video, appreciation from the UK!
We are volunteer and we are family we are not the greatest people but we will never leave a man behind
I want to follow in the footsteps of the men in my family, my dad, uncle, grandpa, and great grandpa were all firefighters or paramedics. I want to be the first woman in my family to follow in those footsteps.
I’m already preparing at 13 years old
Ask a firefighter: what advice would you give a guy who has been around the fire service since he was 16, now 29. Haven’t been 100% active that whole time, 13 years of service, not experience. I understand there is a difference. But I have made the decision to pursue one of the few things that truly brings me joy as a profession. Thanks. Dylan
Should add that I’m on track to get my EMTB this fall.
I was in highschool almost 10 years ago,
And in highschool I wanted to be a graphic designer in the clothing industry and was too young to know I had potential in exactly what I knew I wanted to earn a living doing.
I was too young and dumb but also my parents never really supported me and really I did not even realize they were neglectful.
so I did not get a chance to continue school until I realized my life was turning into my parents life that did not go to school and never talked about getting and education or a career. I did not know my parents did not mind struggling.
So I gave God an opportunity to help me because I was not a believer.
Started feeling completely different.
Always happy even when I'm supposed to be down.
And I am now going into a career that I am creating for myself in clothing , t shirts jeans,sweats,hoodies and what ever graphic design can offer me.
From wedding invitations to video and photography but I still haven't gotten in to video
Thank God he found me 🙏.
can you talk about all the requirements and the different types of firemen ?
You should turn these videos into podcasts. You would do very well there. I produce a podcast called The Haunting Table and would love to help you get started in podcasting! Audio is my passion so I'm always down to get someone into podcasting.
Honestly, I'm only 18 and wasn't even born at the time, but hearing all those stories from firefighters on 9/11 was something that inspired and absolutely confirmed to me that this is the job I wanna do.
Thanks you
Anyone who really loves their job is gonna say it's the best job in the world lol. But firefighting for me seems like it is. I love nature and I love having a purpose and helping people. The main reason is I want have an impact like you said. I think that's very important and why most people hate their jobs.
Money benefits schedule team work..and its respectable ..and fulfilling
I'm 20 I've always loved firefighters and respected them, I finished school this year for Auto Technology which I also love doing but I feel I could be doing more. Which is why I've decided to return to school for a fire science program I want to be a help to people, save them and be an inspiration to people that feel like they can't do anything.....they actually can
I just wanted to say to anyone that is interested in getting into the Fire service and is daunted by the process (myself a couple of months back), this man is an incredible asset. I was in the same boat knocked back on my first try lost and jaded but now I am proud to say I'm due to start the firefighter recruits course next week. This is without a doubt partly down to the detailed and comprehensive work that he does. Its also worth noting that I am from the UK not the US but the fundamentals of the information thats found on the chanel is in my experience universal.
Take note leave your ego at the door and I promise it can be done!
Thanks brother! Congratulations to you for 1. putting in the work to get where you want to be, and 2. getting selected for the firefighter recruits course.
Best of luck going forward and keep me posted on how it’s going!
I appreciate this video it’s really a motivation
Good evening sir, I have a question regarding interview questions I was hoping you could answer. My Fire Academy is currently in our Jobs unit where we prepare for interviews and learn how to dress etc. The Battalion Chief running the unit has been adamant that we should almost NEVER ask questions after an interview because it may come off as negative, for example “what are some of the qualities and characteristics of your top performing employees?” A negative view on that could be that I should already know the top qualities of a Firefighter and should have touched on them in my resume. This is contradictory to everything I have been told in the past as asking questions shows interest and that you want to get familiar with the job. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!
My career fire job is the most fulfilling career I've had, and I have done some pretty cool jobs.
I'm a United States Marine thinking about Firefighting. Any thoughts my friends? Because this seems exciting.
I'm in the Army rn having the same thought process
I never knew being a firefighter SHOULD have been what I did for living, until I started working with firefighter unions providing benefits. Just the best cross-section of society
I am getting out of the military later this year and am trying to figure out how to do EMT and Fire 1 and 2 as soon as possible when i get out. I’m married and have a child so the schooling is making it difficult to be able to financially sustain my family. What would you recommend?
Just found this channel, really clear,really informative, do any Particular degrees favour promotion in the fire service ?
Fire Science, EMS/Paramedicine, Business, Administration are some good ones
Really helpful information. Does firefighter is a career that allows you to have a stable income life? I'm trying to be a firefighter in Houston. I'm 33 by the way. Best regards
Now I am 17
My dream to become a FIRE FIGHTER 🚒❤️.
I will hard work for it
Hey. Did you have those shirts printed for you? I wanna say they printed the flag on your arm backwards.
Most days, I still cannot believe I get paid to do this job. We are blessed.
I’m commenting almost a year after this video came out. I’ve enjoyed being a volunteer firefighter and EMT for over 40 years and NEVER wanted to be a paid firefighter. I was an engineer and was paid week. Firefighting allowed me to be a black hat, driver, instructor, etc but avoided the politics and “wokism” that comes with a ‘job’. When the firehouse politics got to me, I just avoided it for a while. Always focused on serving the community.
Why didn’t you want to do it as a career?
Do you mind if I ask you a question? I'm in the Army and I absolutely hate the redundancy of it all. Wake up, go to PT, PT for 2.5 hours. Get an hour to myself for personal hygiene/eat. Go to work and mop, sweep, strip and wax floors, buff, sit around waiting to do real training that never comes, go home at 10pm. Get home to my already asleep wife - play with my dog for an hour; shave, pack, shower again, then go to sleep to wake up and start it all over again.
I work 80+ hours a week and at least 14 hours on my "weekend" all whilst making 30k... I'm tired of the amount of work I put in for the little pay and lack of family time I receive. While in, I earned my degree in Criminal Justice and Policing. For as long as I could remember, I've wanted to be a cop. However, with everything going on in today's society with law enforcement, seeing the disconnect, etc; I've decided to move passed that. I was a volunteer firefighter back in New York before I joined the Army and I loved every single second of it. Hell, I spent more time there than I did at my actual job lol.
Anyways, my wife is from Massachusetts, I'm from New York. We both decided to move to Massachusetts this upcoming summer in July once I get out of the Army. I've used Google and have called countless fire departments within Massachusetts, both civil service and non civil service. I keep getting differing answers. How do I start this process considering my resume has been groomed towards law enforcement? Do you even think I have a shot? I've been told to go get EMS, EMT, and EMR certified prior to applying. And then once I'm a firefighter, become Paramedic certified and use my GI Bill to get another degree in fire science for more knowledge and pay. Any truth behind any of this? Thanks for taking the time out of your day to respond and read (if you do) - I truly appreciate it, man!
I don’t care about the money or anything
Fire fighting is a great way of helping others and dealing with dangerous situations. Respect!
(Future firefighter) :D
I am 13 and ever since I was 1 I have always wanted to be a firefighter for fdny and follow after my fathers and uncles dreams
I'm am electrician's apprentice, and for the past year, I've found it to be rather meaningless. While I'm terrified to leave this stable job, I'm strongly considering becoming a firefighter. I've wanted to be a firefighter since I was a kid. Any thoughts?
I think you are in the same position many, many people have found themselves. That said, I would encourage you to find a way to transition into firefighting if you feel as though it would be more meaningful to you. If you can go to school on evenings/weekends, etc. It will be hard, but it can be done. In fact a guy on my crew was a union carpenter for several years before he became a firefighter/medic. It's tough, but you can certainly do it!
im a journeyman, i quit my job because of that same feeling, felt like i was making good money but i didn't feel to be on my lifes purpose, my stepdad is a firefighter, after talking with him it really makes me think that i would love this job..... ive passed my civil service test and my agility test is on the 5th of next month, i will be starting academy in september..... ill let you know how it goes especially after i graduate. hopefully that will help you with your situation. god speed.
I want to do this but I’ve always had issues with anxiety. Is this something I should still pursue , I’m not getting any younger
I have anxiety as well. Since 2010, I also don't take medication. Never have, never will. I tried the cpat last year and failed mainly due to anxiety/panic attack. I have my mentorship today and cpat test again on April 9th.
I have mental wars every training session and have been busting my ass. Let me tell you, it has helped me grow tremendously. I still feel the angst daily but I have a better understanding of it and a new found confidence in myself for overcoming uncomfortable situations. Even if I fail this cpat test, I know I put my best foot forward and gave it 100%. If I were you, start very small and build up.
Don't let anxiety stop you from living the one life that you have. When it's all said and done, be on your death bed proud that you lived for YOU. Not for your anxiety.