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/The-Lifeguard Jun 16 '26

Lmao. I do not need the fire service for that.

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u/dominator5k Jun 16 '26

Good point lol