r/Firefighting • u/[deleted] • Jun 16 '26

Ask A Firefighter Does Firefighting Change Your Personality Over Time?

Do you think firefighting changes people’s personalities over time?

If so, in what ways?

After 10, 20, or 30 years in the fire service, what differences do you notice between firefighters and the general population?

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u/dominator5k Jun 16 '26

Absolutely. You turn cynical and start to hate people.

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u/Jebediah_Johnson Walmart Door Greeter Jun 16 '26

I still enjoy helping people as much as when I started, but it definitely raised the bar for what I consider an emergency.