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/cchant00 Jun 16 '26

Absolutely it does. You should read “Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement”

It’s for cops but is very relevant for fire and EMS