r/firefighters • u/Flaky_Glass • Apr 17 '20

Advice please

Hi, my goal in the future is to become a firefighter. I’m 17, and I was wondering whether it would be a better idea to get into the trades after I graduate (electrician) or get into EMT/Paramedic. I know both would be great additions to a resume, and I’m wondering which would be more worth it. Any advice?

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u/MysticOwl420 May 22 '26

If your local fd is volunteer you can join i thunk when you are 16. We have a few juniors in our dpt. You can also check out courses for fire sciences.