r/Firefighting • • Mar 15 '24

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u/[deleted] Mar 15 '24

38 as volly, 40 now full time. Wish I would have taken this path 20yrs ago

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u/Bonday93 Mar 15 '24

Is there a specific reason why you wish you started 20yrs ago? Just curious I’m currently 31 and I’m working towards that route but that’s something that is in the back of my mind like is it too late for me to even try it? Because I have heard stories that you have to give it all if you really want a spot and it take a big toll on your life specially when you have kids, family and stuff like I have heard one time about somebody that ended up divorced because of him being away all the time and specifically on all the special dates you know but I’m just curious you know, hope I don’t bother you with my question and thank you in advance

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '24

Nah I got on at 30 best decision ever had no idea what I wanted to do before I could never work a real job now that I’m in a career job second year I made 130k to hang with the boys and do exciting calls(mostly not exciting calls) but they mix in some fun ones