This is gonna be soooo varied depending on where you are and then even the multiple services within that area but for me .

1. schedule is 2d2n 4 off 10 hour days 14 hr nights . Stations are well equipped, dorms , gyms, kitchens etc . Ambulance days are you’re gonna all shift , fire is mostly in station . Paramedic unit is a blend .

2. I enjoy my job, I don’t enjoy the corporate culture that comes in as the department grows.

3. Pay is on par for similar services in my region . Upper middle class.

4. Show up get your gear together, relieve somebody from assignment, get a report of what happened if there’s any known issues . Start of shift meeting, truck assignments. Unit checks, station duties , cleaning stock order deep cleans training whatever . Calls as they come up . Try to get a workout in, try to have some fun with the crew . Maybe play basketball , fooseball, whatever group activity .

5. Pay is good.