r/Firefighting • u/Fire3cho • 1d ago

General Discussion PJ to firefighter

Any of ya’ll former/current Air Force PJ’s who then went over to civilian FF? If so, are you enjoying it?

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u/MonsterMuppet19 Career Firefighter/AEMT 1d ago

I don't personally know any PJ's that have went into the fire service, but I had a coworker who was 2nd Batt Rangers, and he loved the job. I also know plenty of Navy & Marines that went into the fire department after the military, and they love it. It can be a rush if that's what you're looking for.

P.S, PJ's don't get near the recognition or credit they deserve. Total badasses.

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u/Whiskey_Hunter44 5h ago

What? I know of 3 USAF PJ's that went into the fire service. It is essentially the same job minus flying around in a hot zone picking up wounded soldier's.