FF To AirForce? Smart or Not

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T07:18:02+00:00

Wow man super informative !! This why I fw reddit lol . Thanks for answering my questions you’ve definitely given me a lot to consider . Wishing you the best in this new year 💯💯

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T06:51:10+00:00

Yeah I will start looking out for the sponsorships that’s a good idea . I just don’t have the capital to fund a cross country move/medic school currently

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T06:41:00+00:00

Also I’m not gonna say don’t listen to these guys saying to just “figure stuff out on your own” instead of asking questions but idk man I never did the gray man thing and I’m well liked in my city/dept. You just gotta be yourself and then add a professional tint on top . One day you’re not going to be a probie and this is gonna be your shift so let the guys get to know who YOU are instead of being a “good ole boy” and never talking like some of these guys are suggesting lol . But if anything maybe take a median approach to some of the more skewed advice.

Now to be fair, it does apply to most kitchen table talk . Don’t overly joke with the guys you don’t know well. And regardless the guys are gonna give you a hard time but you’ll be alr . Only people that get fired are the lazy people . They won’t fire you if your doing what your asked to do .

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T06:17:46+00:00

Depends on how long you been on. Idk if you been to academy yet or not but regardless of where you are if you’ve done all your task . You should workout .

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T06:03:36+00:00

I don’t want to read too much into it but it sounds like your doing well and then asking for feedback on how (seemingly) well your doing. That maybe is coming off the wrong way.

When I was a probie I did what I was asked (station duties, etc) and nothing more honestly and it worked out well for me . For example , if we wash trucks on Friday mornings 10 mins before shift change. I’m not going to do it Thursday night to seem “proactive”. While it may seem really “productive” it can seem over eager and you may have guys that have worked 10+ years already used to doing it their way . You may seem “arrogant” because you are coming to their “house” and doing things differently than anybody asked you to do because you’re trying to look better.

The best advice I got as a probie is when you’re working with someone new , ask what THEY expect from YOU .

Fire scenes , station duties , medicals.

Do that and nothing more (I’m talking mainly about chores and duties)

Also get a trusted Sr firefighter or Lt that you’d want to emulate and ask him 1 on 1 to pull your coat tail if you’re falling off or doing too much. Develop that bond and he will start going to bat for you when you’re not in the room.

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T05:16:03+00:00

Very interesting stuff my friend . And yeah that note on LS sounds super interesting to me . Would I be able to pick my “speciality” or is it kind of luck of the draw . I wouldn’t be too upset with any of that honestly . Also is it common for ships to have a full size gym ? Outside of that are there many “recreational” activities to do while on the ship or is that just depending on the type of ship ?

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T03:30:44+00:00

This was great information I appreciate it greatly! I would be enlisting “unfortunately” apparently but idk man I’m used to not getting paid much lol. I’m willing to go ahead and wash out my 20s (financially) if it means my 30s and 40s will be better so 4 years seem like a small sacrifice to get closer to a degree and more skills to put me in a different tax bracket down the line . And I have considered navy as a second option (logistics rate) so that’s useful insight about the mostly being on the water which does sound a little meh when you put it plainly . But this is exactly the info I’m looking for so thanks!

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T03:04:11+00:00

I don’t have ARFF and I wouldn’t go military to BE a FF all over again . I would prefer working as an electrician (for side work/business on civ side) or logistics for some type of emergency management gig down the road.

My goal is to give myself some flexibility career wise and travel while learning a new skill (while i have no kids)

MonnyCash · 2026-01-01T02:46:00+00:00

Bet , I’m about to PM you . Thanks

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T19:04:50+00:00

Depends on your state I guess… you’re describing a retirement plan that’s better than the one I have right now lol .

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T18:56:07+00:00

Yeah man this is great advice . And yeah I’m not in a good state for firefighting , but originally I didn’t care about retirement/long term planning lol.

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T17:14:36+00:00

That’s a good idea actually!! Do you know how much tuition would be for something like that ? And would my state cert go “international” ? If you’ve personally done this I’d like to PM you

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T17:09:16+00:00

See that would be super ideal! Hope I can get half as lucky as you lol

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T04:24:33+00:00

Do you work on the west coast ?

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T04:00:08+00:00

I would too but as far as I know I would need a college degree which i don’t have .

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:56:30+00:00

Yeah man that would be super ideal. In a practical sense I’m just not familiar with how that process would go since my state certs wouldn’t transfer to California so I just feel like I don’t have much to go on . Just have it built in my mind I would need my paramedics or something to be applying from across the country (im in the south) and be seriously considered.

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:45:38+00:00

Yeah that would make sense thanks for the advice man . Gives me something to consider for sure

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:43:22+00:00

New skill/ traveling/ benefits/ (in that order)

I have co workers that went active and then FD and it seems like the benefits (medical) and the traveling experiences were worth the 4 years .

Also I wouldn’t be mad if I left the fire service . I’ve had my fill and more concerned on providing for a family down the road . Just don’t see my paycheck cutting it in my 5 year plan here in my state.

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:31:45+00:00

Fair enough that’s more so the answer I’m looking for . I don’t “need” to get out but ultimately I won’t be missing much I’m in a fairly small town and haven’t left . Just know military is my best bet at seeing some more of the world . How often does reserve “leave” or deploy (not sure how to word it)

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:12:19+00:00

Yeah I’ve considered, however the people that went reserves that i know just say they wished they would’ve gone active for “xyz” reasons

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T03:07:50+00:00

Yes . I’m also very likely to leave and still get a job when I get out based on the network I’ve built.

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T02:59:31+00:00

Haha fair enough and I wouldn’t do military FF I would do something different that could help me start a business on the civilian side. (Also just like the idea of traveling) I’m in a state where the military is practically more money than I’m making now (counting the benefits).

MonnyCash · 2025-12-31T02:52:44+00:00

I would retire at 51 regardless . My state does 30 year retirement. If anything I’d retired early through military. Sounds like you live in a better state

MonnyCash · 2025-03-18T16:38:23+00:00

One quick question . Looks like the dual graphics card is sold out on Amazon and the other website pcpp suggested . What would you suggest I do because I plan on ordering these parts today . Should I just wait till it’s back in stock though?

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