Volunteer Firefighting has NEVER been AND it will never be “just a job ever.” It is short of amazing. You may have days and calls that are less than exciting, but the important calls make up the simple calls you run. Since it isn’t a job, you have more flexibility with your schedule and hours.

1. If you’re interested in a real-life account of life lessons, become a volunteer firefighter. Most are professionals who volunteers on the side. It’s never a job but you gain far more valuable experience. You are there for people when no one else is.

2. Volunteer firefighters get to a part of the brother/sisterhood. These brave volunteers’ step in to make sure time doesn’t win. Sometimes this means being up all night after a full day of work, but you’ll find that helping other people is worth more than a few hours of sleep.

3. Volunteer firefighter looks good on any resume or political career. Experience. Experience is important when it comes to nailing your lifetime position. Volunteer firefighters look incredible on any resume and even better in the public’s eyes. It will help with leadership, humility, and real-world experiences. It also shows qualities like dedication, leadership, and altruism. Don’t let life pass you by, get the hours you need for your dream job by being a volunteer.

4. Oh, did I mention?
You get to be a rebel! You get to be strong and brave going upstairs in a burning building. You get to bust down doors. You get to ride in a firetruck. It’s a good day when NO ONE gets hurt! It can be exciting when you get to be a superhero and save someone from a life-or-death situation.

This means that you do real things, like saving lives and using equipment - it’s not a play job. Some people don’t really understand how “real” volunteer firefighting is.

Being a volunteer firefighter is SO important. No matter what you call yourself - when you’ve done the training, put in the hours, and donned your gear - you’re in it to save lives!

Basically, being a volunteer firefighter is nothing short of amazing. Sure, you will have downsides, just like you would with any other job/relationship/adventure. In general, the benefits far outweigh any negatives that might come up. Plus, it’s a skill you’ll carry with you your whole life - from volunteering in high school to volunteering in retirement.

Will you gear up today?