7 Reasons You Should NOT Become A Firefighter

Firefighting isn't for everyone. While there are a lot of great aspects to the job there are also a lot of drawbacks. In this video I go over 7 different reasons becoming a firefighter may not be for you.

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[robertbell]

Reason #8 - Don’t expect to fight fires every shift. Only 10-15% of the calls are fire related. The rest are all medical.

[JamesWilliams-nhrd]

Little tid-bit on sleep: you don’t ACTUALLY sleep at the station. Even if you don’t get calls, your body sleeps differently because you subconsciously are waiting for a call. You never truly reach that good-good REM sleep.

[marynatodosenko]

I heard this story about a young man who was going to be a firefighter. He passed fitness tests, psycho tests, was healthy and excited to be a firefighter. The last step he had to take to fulfill his dream was to sign the contract. Some time before signing the contract, he had time with friends. During the interview, one of his friends mentioned: Do you realize that you will be taking dead bodies out of crashed cars? The young man was stunned, it was as if he realized for the first time that he would have to deal with a tragedy. Turns out that was the reason he didn't sign the contract.

[brianwilson]

You hit the nail on the head sir. Especially the tragedy issue. Thinking of the family is what gets me too. We had an 8 year old male drown while on vacation in our city. The hardest part was knowing his family would travel back home with an empty seat and going back to their house with his bicycle in the driveway, his socks still hanging out of his dresser drawers, his toys still scattered throughout his room, etc. Thank you for posting this video.

[jaredbrun]

Just passed my physical and written exams then have my polygraph and I’ll be starting academy in March! Super stoked.

[TheHondarider]

The fact that you shouted out for dispatches was honestly amazing. Been dispatcher for 7 years and it's been hard lately. No weekends for 2 months, the shift work. The stressful calls and then going straight home and trying to wind down and sleep. The shoutout was much appreciated. Dispatching for me can be more difficult at times than volunteer fire or ems. I've done all three and dispatching pays the most but also takes a tole on your health.

[jiujitsujourneyandflow]

Been a first responder for 21 years. This guy speaks the truth. Everything he said was right on the money!

[HOONIQUAD]

20 year fire service member here. For those of you who want to get back to sleep faster when up at that early morning call and be more rested, get a weighted blanket for your bunk. I fall back asleep faster than ever before especially after a call that has your adrenaline pumping.

[drewshoot]

Have a strong chin. Be able to take criticism without falling appart

[johnadams]

I am a retired Firefighter from the UK, and can relate to a lot you are saying, it’s so true, Respect to you all from over the Pond ....

[_o]

I unfortunately don't have what it takes to be a firefighter myself but I found the next best thing i can do.

I work in cleaning and repairing firefighter uniforms and gear to make sure they have what they need to do their job.

It's like my boss put it
"we help heroes be heroes"

Support your local fire fighters

Edit: i appreciate the love and support y'all have shown towards me but i regret to inform that i no longer work at that job anymore. The company was bought out and i do not agree with the direction they are taking things.

Oh well, but keep supporting your local firefighters

[imjeremy]

#8: If you're a slob and don't clean up after yourself, this may not be the job for you.

[superpulaski]

I’m glad your #1 is so spot on. So many times I’ve heard guys talk about how excited they are to make a ton of money during fire season but that’s not what it’s about. It’s a career you choose because you have a passion for service, camaraderie, and self improvement.

[pc]

#7 Is why I gave it up after 15 years. Especially after being on the other side as one of those family members. No matter how much you think you do you never understand the grief until experiencing it for yourself. After that I just couldn't handle seeing distraught family members and holding it together until I got back sometimes hours later to the station and go into my room and cry and cry.

[cobass]

Definitely some valid points. Where things like nutrition, health, etc. is concerned, al lot of that is based on choice. You have a choice to make: A pizza from Pizza Hut or grilled Chicken, rice, and veggies? Soda from the department soda machine or water/ice tea/other? Recliner time or an hour in the gym? We could go on and on, but again, it's about choices.

[kevinscanlonsr]

Best job in the world. It ain't for everybody

[mikeschwab]

#7 is exactly right.. we all process some of the gruesome things that we see in different ways, but to see and hear family members drop to their knees screaming for their loved ones lost, that's so much worse..

[jbargoffprn]

Living at the station sounds like regular military service

[markmayfield]

You are on point I can’t say it enough. I have been a fireman in the Houston Fire Department for twenty five years and an instructor at the Houston Community College for twenty three years. I use your videos in my lectures for our entry level students to reinforce the pros and cons of our career and the decisions we make in like. Don’t stop you are doing a great job!

[nicholaswetz]

Great explanation. I was worried it was going to be like “you have to be macho to be a firefighter!”But what you said is true. Thank you for this realistic post about our career.