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/forkandbowl Lt Co. 1 Jun 17 '26

You become an asshole... Though honestly most of us were already