I feel for the guys today. Presumably, most join to fight fires and maybe add technical rescue work. Then after all you have to do to get on the job and get good at it, you find yourself running EMS calls 80% of the time instead. And too many of those are for calls no one should have to go on.
Took me 7 years to get hired and about 3 to hate it. I feel you man. Being tired all the time is tough, seeing death and sickness is tough, and seeing that paycheck is traumatic. My dept runs ambulances and that takes a huge toll on the mind. Im too old to quit but if I was younger Id go a different direction. I was a raft guide and climber and thought it would translate over but its not even close, at least not at my dept.The blood and guts are no big deal but the frequent flyers will grind a motivated guy down quickly. In my experience, I found the greatest jobs in the world don’t have to sit around saying that all the time.
Just want to say thanks for the response. I know it takes a toll and I waited just as long as you. It sucks getting to the other side of anticipation to find out it’s not a good fit for you. What you said is true. I was lucky to be at a higher paying department and so leaving was a scary deal money wise. Regardless of job titles it matters more to be a good person and make the best out of your life, or really I should say find peace with it. I wish you the best on your journey bro.
Yep. I was hired right out of the army in 2013 at a large city FD that was strict about everything. I spent 6 years doing the 24/48 running 15-20 calls a shift and decided to hang it up. I gained a ton of experience and saw a ton of fires, but the sleep deprivation was killing me. I moved back home where I took my mechanic skills from the army and became a mechanic for fire apparatus. I still work part time as a firefighter in my small hometown.
Been a FF almost 20 yrs and it’s not the same job that I signed up for. Crappy pay, no pension anymore, and the commissioners could care less about us. We spend most of our days running BS and sitting on the computer doing the continuing education stuff. I have a masters degree and I’m watching all of my friends walk into jobs with a high school diploma making more than me. I’m too old now but I would tell the younger guys to do a job that compensates you for your hard work. We can’t pay our bills on honor and praise anymore..it’s 2024 brother
Retired 4 years ago after 31 years on the job also served a busy city I really hope your doing better brother I definitely understand I wish only the best for your future . 👍🏻
Thank you for your comment. I made this video a year ago to help someone else on their journey. Life is a pathless path that we are all discovering for the first time. I wish you the best for your future as well. There’s so much learning to be done in life.
Thank you for the comment. It was hard and is still hard stepping away from something that was a dream of mine especially because of the act of service, but service can be done simply by trying to be a virtuous person. Service is in all of us. You can’t help everyone, but you can help when you can.
A lot of hazing...personalities, egos..politics .and they quick to fire you. Even after u risk your life....all that aside..its who.and where u work.. .
This is wild cause I am a wildland firefighter now but 3 years ago I found out I had a AVM and the age of 17 after having a brain bleed. I had to get brain surgery for mine due to the area of the AVM and size. They say I am 100% good now and my main goal rn is to become a municipal firefighter after I complete a few seasons of doing wildland.
20 years me too its 😢 my first call i still remember 2 DOA 4 y old and her. Mom old school you live with it but you remember I don't no if your after get over it i haven t
Being a first responder definitely changes your outlook on life as you see everyone’s worst day. I know it’s hard to forget and I still struggle looking back. My first experience doing cpr was on my 2 month nephew who died. As humans we want to save people when we can, it’s a natural act of courage. I don’t want to label this to only first responders because I believe everyone has this in them. However a first responder has a higher probability of seeing this of course. I commend you in your journey. It’s hard not to think this but you only reacted to something out of your control. If you haven’t try doing therapy. You are not alone brother. They say to be resilient but resilience simply is recovering from difficulties and staying the same. What you want to do is become stronger, as hard as that is. The search to get over it is part of becoming stronger. I wish you nothing but the best in your journey. You’ve done courageous things that can teach people about life.
You are correct the Job is not for everyone,As a child I had passion to be a fire fighter and I have reached my dreams of which I'm super excited to date. If you not passionate you,trust me you will need to look other
That’s great! I’m glad that you are. And continue to do so. I was passionate to become one too but not as a child like you. Only through the act of trying to save someone before I got in. I worked hard to get there just like you. I wish you the best brother!
This is stupid… you clearly want to be a UA-camr victim. The weak trying to be strong is hilarious to me. You’re a victim in your own mind. Life is hard grow up.
I just retired after 28 yrs its great no drama, stress and not dealing with a generation that just want to sit around on their phones and don't want to learn how to be a FF
Thank you for your service. Yeah thats a problem. I enjoyed learning different tactics and going to structural house fires. I just thought for my health it wasn't right as I had an AVM in my head before. I also fell into a big bout of depression and didn't want to see a child die again. Maybe I made the wrong decision, but the game of life gets played once. I appreciate you. Take care!
@@johnklus a person has to be a little messed in the head to be in the fire service anyway I've seen a lot of terrible stuff in my career I know I'm messed in the head from what I saw I have no compassion for anyone and I'm a cold person I was not like that 28 yrs ago So you probably did the correct thing to get out of the service
@@Lucyblacklab seems like you have compassion by the way you talked to me. But I understand, when you respond and react to people’s chaotic ways, you tend think negatively. Accidents and tragedies happen. There are also a majority of them caused by humans being human.
One that actually pays you for your hard work! Hell we don’t even offer pensions anymore. So these new guys are getting crappy pay and no pension. And don’t get me started on our Cancer risk. Not worth it
This was a hard video to make and to admit to but I feel it is right as we only have one life and everything is a learning lesson.
I feel for the guys today. Presumably, most join to fight fires and maybe add technical rescue work. Then after all you have to do to get on the job and get good at it, you find yourself running EMS calls 80% of the time instead. And too many of those are for calls no one should have to go on.
Facts 💯🎯
Took me 7 years to get hired and about 3 to hate it. I feel you man. Being tired all the time is tough, seeing death and sickness is tough, and seeing that paycheck is traumatic. My dept runs ambulances and that takes a huge toll on the mind. Im too old to quit but if I was younger Id go a different direction. I was a raft guide and climber and thought it would translate over but its not even close, at least not at my dept.The blood and guts are no big deal but the frequent flyers will grind a motivated guy down quickly. In my experience, I found the greatest jobs in the world don’t have to sit around saying that all the time.
Just want to say thanks for the response. I know it takes a toll and I waited just as long as you. It sucks getting to the other side of anticipation to find out it’s not a good fit for you. What you said is true. I was lucky to be at a higher paying department and so leaving was a scary deal money wise. Regardless of job titles it matters more to be a good person and make the best out of your life, or really I should say find peace with it. I wish you the best on your journey bro.
One of those things tou have to learn how to separate yourself from the job after your shift is over
Yep. I was hired right out of the army in 2013 at a large city FD that was strict about everything. I spent 6 years doing the 24/48 running 15-20 calls a shift and decided to hang it up. I gained a ton of experience and saw a ton of fires, but the sleep deprivation was killing me. I moved back home where I took my mechanic skills from the army and became a mechanic for fire apparatus. I still work part time as a firefighter in my small hometown.
Been a FF almost 20 yrs and it’s not the same job that I signed up for. Crappy pay, no pension anymore, and the commissioners could care less about us. We spend most of our days running BS and sitting on the computer doing the continuing education stuff. I have a masters degree and I’m watching all of my friends walk into jobs with a high school diploma making more than me. I’m too old now but I would tell the younger guys to do a job that compensates you for your hard work. We can’t pay our bills on honor and praise anymore..it’s 2024 brother
Your nephew saved your life John.
I had a similar reason for going into fire. I’m sorry buddy. It’s hard to have that on your heart. Much love from some far away stranger.
Retired 4 years ago after 31 years on the job also served a busy city I really hope your doing better brother I definitely understand I wish only the best for your future . 👍🏻
Thank you for your comment. I made this video a year ago to help someone else on their journey. Life is a pathless path that we are all discovering for the first time. I wish you the best for your future as well. There’s so much learning to be done in life.
It’s the kid calls that did it for me as well.
You and your family are extremely brave for going through all of this. Sending my prayers for you all
Great video John! Thank you for your service.
Thank you for the comment. It was hard and is still hard stepping away from something that was a dream of mine especially because of the act of service, but service can be done simply by trying to be a virtuous person. Service is in all of us. You can’t help everyone, but you can help when you can.
A lot of hazing...personalities, egos..politics .and they quick to fire you.
Even after u risk your life....all that aside..its who.and where u work..
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It's a stressful job mate, I know wherre you coming from, as a first responder myself.
Thank you for your service and take care of yourself self!
This is wild cause I am a wildland firefighter now but 3 years ago I found out I had a AVM and the age of 17 after having a brain bleed. I had to get brain surgery for mine due to the area of the AVM and size. They say I am 100% good now and my main goal rn is to become a municipal firefighter after I complete a few seasons of doing wildland.
20 years me too its 😢 my first call i still remember 2 DOA 4 y old and her. Mom old school you live with it but you remember I don't no if your after get over it i haven t
Being a first responder definitely changes your outlook on life as you see everyone’s worst day. I know it’s hard to forget and I still struggle looking back. My first experience doing cpr was on my 2 month nephew who died. As humans we want to save people when we can, it’s a natural act of courage. I don’t want to label this to only first responders because I believe everyone has this in them. However a first responder has a higher probability of seeing this of course. I commend you in your journey. It’s hard not to think this but you only reacted to something out of your control. If you haven’t try doing therapy. You are not alone brother. They say to be resilient but resilience simply is recovering from difficulties and staying the same. What you want to do is become stronger, as hard as that is. The search to get over it is part of becoming stronger. I wish you nothing but the best in your journey. You’ve done courageous things that can teach people about life.
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You are correct the Job is not for everyone,As a child I had passion to be a fire fighter and I have reached my dreams of which I'm super excited to date.
If you not passionate you,trust me you will need to look other
That’s great! I’m glad that you are. And continue to do so. I was passionate to become one too but not as a child like you. Only through the act of trying to save someone before I got in. I worked hard to get there just like you. I wish you the best brother!
@@johnklus 🫡🫡🫡
This is stupid… you clearly want to be a UA-camr victim. The weak trying to be strong is hilarious to me. You’re a victim in your own mind. Life is hard grow up.
I just retired after 28 yrs its great no drama, stress and not dealing with a generation that just want to sit around on their phones and don't want to learn how to be a FF
Thank you for your service. Yeah thats a problem. I enjoyed learning different tactics and going to structural house fires. I just thought for my health it wasn't right as I had an AVM in my head before. I also fell into a big bout of depression and didn't want to see a child die again. Maybe I made the wrong decision, but the game of life gets played once. I appreciate you. Take care!
@@johnklus a person has to be a little messed in the head to be in the fire service anyway I've seen a lot of terrible stuff in my career I know I'm messed in the head from what I saw I have no compassion for anyone and I'm a cold person I was not like that 28 yrs ago So you probably did the correct thing to get out of the service
@@Lucyblacklab seems like you have compassion by the way you talked to me. But I understand, when you respond and react to people’s chaotic ways, you tend think negatively. Accidents and tragedies happen. There are also a majority of them caused by humans being human.
Aging losers always whine about the next generation
Its not the greatest job
What job would you say is?
One that actually pays you for your hard work! Hell we don’t even offer pensions anymore. So these new guys are getting crappy pay and no pension. And don’t get me started on our Cancer risk. Not worth it
@@sabolou34 What IAFF local do you belong to?
Fit in ……or….theres the door
Having this attitude is the reason good people leave. Have fun with the shmucks.