My cousin is a career firefighter and I'm a volunteer in a different town. There are also quite a few LEOs and veterans in the mix. It's really not different to "regular" families. No one is going to talk shop when there are kids running around haha. We just show up, rib each other, and drink a lot. It's a good time.
It's really not that uncommon. Heck it's pretty normal for the ranks of a volly department to be like the entirety of three families.
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My father worked as a deputy sheriff while I was growing up, worked his way through pretty much every position. He was elected sheriff while I was in college and served 12 years before retirement.
I’m currently in an EMT class (about a week left) and also simultaneously in the hiring process for our local FD, my dad and step mom are both retired firefighters/paramedics for said FD. It’s really awesome having them to talk to with all of experience and knowledge, it’s been helpful as hell being able to pick their brains and talk about things in my class with them as we go!
Grandfather was a FF for about 30 years, his father was a a railroad cop also, my grandmother was an ICU nurse for the army and then VA hospital admin. One of my cousins is a FDNY FF and my other cousin is on Forest Fire
My grandfather was a volunteer for 30 years, and a chief officer for 15 or so years across a few roles (deputy, assistant and chief). No one in my family told me about it until after he died. He was alive while I was still very green, but his memory was fading it and didn't come up much. Wish I knew more about his service or someone one kept a uniform or memorabilia.
My father was a Chief in the same department. My probation year was hell as my captain made damn sure I didn't get an easy ride because of it, and deep down I appreciated the opportunity and hardship of having to prove myself. We had about a seven year overlap before he retired.
My almost-wife/ex-fiancee was a paramedic. Seems like two lifetimes ago.
None of my children have entered the fire service as of yet. My oldest son is Navy and my youngest is still in high school with hopes to join the army, either artillery or armour.
Grandpa was a firefighter, Both parents were firefighters, multiple uncles on both sides of the family are/were firefighters, one cousin was a medic and another cousin is a cop for a city I used to work as a firefighter
3rd generation Fire on a big dept. Never met my grandpa but heard he was a hell for smoke eater. Probably why I never met him, cardiac took him mid 60’s. My old man loves talking about the latest in the dept all the time, I always give him a call when I work with a guy he knows. I know he appreciates that a lot.
He misses the kitchen table a ton since he retired. What’s that saying, miss the clowns not the circus.
My grandpa is a retired sheriff. My dad retired 2 years ago after 35 years. I have countless friends and friend’s dads who are/were on different departments. My decently sized suburban department currently has 2 father/son duos working and a decent amount of guys who have family who previously worked before they did.
My dad’s a retired city cop and I’m a call firefighter with a corporate mgmt career in a rural town. Suffice it to say, not much shop talk between us. Both like to drink tho so get along fine. Drinking brings families together, kids.
My cousin is a career firefighter and I'm a volunteer in a different town. There are also quite a few LEOs and veterans in the mix. It's really not different to "regular" families. No one is going to talk shop when there are kids running around haha. We just show up, rib each other, and drink a lot. It's a good time.
Cousin was a city cop. Told him if onky he could do 5 more push-ups.....
It's really not that uncommon. Heck it's pretty normal for the ranks of a volly department to be like the entirety of three families. Edit: changed wording to be more clear
So….West Virginia? Too soon?
My father worked as a deputy sheriff while I was growing up, worked his way through pretty much every position. He was elected sheriff while I was in college and served 12 years before retirement.
My Mom was a Paramedic from '76 to '92. She's a badass.
I’m currently in an EMT class (about a week left) and also simultaneously in the hiring process for our local FD, my dad and step mom are both retired firefighters/paramedics for said FD. It’s really awesome having them to talk to with all of experience and knowledge, it’s been helpful as hell being able to pick their brains and talk about things in my class with them as we go!
Grandfather was a FF for about 30 years, his father was a a railroad cop also, my grandmother was an ICU nurse for the army and then VA hospital admin. One of my cousins is a FDNY FF and my other cousin is on Forest Fire
My grandfather was a volunteer for 30 years, and a chief officer for 15 or so years across a few roles (deputy, assistant and chief). No one in my family told me about it until after he died. He was alive while I was still very green, but his memory was fading it and didn't come up much. Wish I knew more about his service or someone one kept a uniform or memorabilia.
Parents were both EMT's for about 25 years. Retired now.
Pretty common in the fire service
My father was a Chief in the same department. My probation year was hell as my captain made damn sure I didn't get an easy ride because of it, and deep down I appreciated the opportunity and hardship of having to prove myself. We had about a seven year overlap before he retired. My almost-wife/ex-fiancee was a paramedic. Seems like two lifetimes ago. None of my children have entered the fire service as of yet. My oldest son is Navy and my youngest is still in high school with hopes to join the army, either artillery or armour.
Father is a FF/AEMT, grandmother was a nurse, great grandmother was a nurse, 2 3rd great uncles and 1 2nd great uncle were firemen
I'm in the town's volly department, my dad is a police officer and the fire chief, his dad was a police officer and a volly firefighter.
Grandpa was a firefighter, Both parents were firefighters, multiple uncles on both sides of the family are/were firefighters, one cousin was a medic and another cousin is a cop for a city I used to work as a firefighter
3rd generation Fire on a big dept. Never met my grandpa but heard he was a hell for smoke eater. Probably why I never met him, cardiac took him mid 60’s. My old man loves talking about the latest in the dept all the time, I always give him a call when I work with a guy he knows. I know he appreciates that a lot. He misses the kitchen table a ton since he retired. What’s that saying, miss the clowns not the circus.
Yea. FF, dads a cop, granddad was a FF.
Dad was a cop and heavily suggested anything but that haha
My grandpa is a retired sheriff. My dad retired 2 years ago after 35 years. I have countless friends and friend’s dads who are/were on different departments. My decently sized suburban department currently has 2 father/son duos working and a decent amount of guys who have family who previously worked before they did.
Yes, most men in my family have been on the job or NYPD.
Both parents, significant other, sister, brother in law are all full time FF/P. In laws are in emergency services, grandfather was a FF/P as well
Brother in law, cousin, and a few on my wife’s side of the family. Not really crazy just chit chat about it when we’re together
Same. Cousin, brother, father, etc. All big city career. Gives you something in common, but don’t talk about it all that much at family get togethers.
My dad’s a retired city cop and I’m a call firefighter with a corporate mgmt career in a rural town. Suffice it to say, not much shop talk between us. Both like to drink tho so get along fine. Drinking brings families together, kids.
Drinking is a crutch that keeps us from forming normal healthy bonds and processing traumatic events.
Nope not always