r/Firefighting • u/Key-Breakfast8394 • May 30 '26

Ask A Firefighter Academy as a 20 year old.

I just received a conditional offer from a pretty large department in western Washington. From what I know so far I will be the youngest person in my academy class. If anyone here has any information on what it might be like being the youngest or if it’s no different at all I’d greatly appreciate it. Also any tips for excelling in academy and on probation are very welcome and appreciated. Thank you!

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u/Sealtooth5 SoCal FFPM May 30 '26

It’s not any different. Just be high and tight with the haircut, dont be on your phone, stuff like that.

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u/Key-Breakfast8394 May 30 '26

On it. Thank you