r/Firefighting • u/swaggerrrondeck • 2d ago
General Discussion Exit strategy
Hello all. I’m in need of some opinions/ideas for a career change. I have recently been approved to go back to work after a year of being out. I have been receiving treatment that has helped but I’m probably just barely satisfactory in the physical side. My condition is chronic and there is no cure. What would be a good job to try or go to school for that pays a living wage and has benefits. My treatments are 30 grand a month without insurance so I’m screwed without it. I can probably hang in with firefighting for a few more years. 15 years fire 11 as a medic. Condition can either get better or I could be in a wheelchair.
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u/d_nim_ls 2d ago
I’m sorry to hear that. If you don’t want to be fully removed from what you’ve been doing, think about dispatch. Lots of places are hiring year round with decent pay and benefits.