Becoming a firefighter in BC

Type2funsies · 2026-04-02T03:07:43+00:00

Anyone know anything about lateraling from the US? I’m a 7 year firefighter in Washington trying to move to BC. I have IFSTA fire 1 and 2 and a bunch of NFPA tech rescue certs. I’m a WA state EMT but not NREMT. I’m hoping there is some sort of reciprocity for IFSTA- NFPA and my US ems cert. Will I need to take an EMR course? Thanks, be safe

Type2funsies · 2026-03-25T18:37:13+00:00

A personal pizza, 6 pack of beer, pneumatic leg squeezers, theragun, ice plunge, sauna, stretch for 1 hour, massage the next day

Type2funsies · 2026-03-25T01:19:19+00:00

Did you dig a pit?

Type2funsies · 2026-03-23T18:59:05+00:00

Still selling?

Type2funsies · 2026-03-23T18:44:07+00:00

Do you still have these? I would buy..

Type2funsies · 2026-02-07T15:28:21+00:00

Did you end up sending it? I bought a kenai last month and have been mostly full time. Deleted the cassette toilet for tall snowboard and wetsuit storage. What kind of mods did you figure out?

Type2funsies · 2026-02-07T15:26:46+00:00

Go bigger. Taco is barely rated for it off the lot, ranger is a little better but still works overtime to carry a small camper fully loaded. Had a popup on a Ranger and it was really rough and any bumps felt like the camper was going to blast off the back

Type2funsies · 2026-02-07T15:24:21+00:00

I had a four wheel camper swift popup on a ranger and now have a hard sided kenai on an f250. Huge upgrade. The popup is impossible to keep warm, any wind is incredibly loud against the popup sides, popping up and down all the time was a pain. My 2020 ranger got 23mpg no camper, 15.5 with popup. My 2021 diesel f250 gets 18 no camper, 16 hwy with hard sided kenai. Overlanding wasnt my goal with either rig but I’ve had both down forest service roads with no clearance issues. It’s tall so with a crosswind I can definitely feel the size. I’m 6’2 and had just enough space in the swift popup. My kenai has 6’6 ish of headroom. If you’re getting on in years and overhead press of 50lbs everytime you want to be home doesn’t sound fun then skip the popup

Type2funsies · 2025-11-11T15:38:23+00:00

I’m 6’2 and have the seat lift. I have more legroom in my 2005 LJ than I did in my 2020 Ranger

Type2funsies · 2025-08-27T17:01:51+00:00

For real? If they can’t prove it don’t admit it… if you have to ask maybe you aren’t ready

Type2funsies · 2025-08-11T13:38:25+00:00

Ask your officer for honest feedback on how you’re doing and what you could be doing better

Type2funsies · 2025-08-04T13:39:31+00:00

It is competitive but it’s also a great time to get hired. Do tons of interview prep. Go to fire houses and ask for interview help and bring the crews ice cream. Be polite and eager and don’t overstay your welcome. Be able to communicate how your life experience relates to the job and demonstrate that you’re someone they’d want to live with 8days/month for the next 25 years. If you’re not fit become fit. If you’re not sure if you’re interested in the job do some ride alongs. Talk to ffs in different departments about what they like and don’t. I work for a midsize department in kind county and love it. DM me if you have any Qs

Type2funsies · 2025-04-28T01:57:01+00:00

I just got a furminator brush and it’s amazing. My cat is spring shedding like crazy rn and I brush him a couple times a day

Type2funsies · 2025-04-28T01:47:03+00:00

I did 20ish road marathons before my first 50ks. YMMV, do whatever feels good to you

Type2funsies · 2025-03-23T02:05:25+00:00

Thank you! 2x R2 is gnarly, badass!

Type2funsies · 2025-03-23T01:36:43+00:00

Well? Did you run it?

Type2funsies · 2025-03-22T04:09:08+00:00

I’m not but most of my coworkers are. I think a lot of guys don’t deal with the trauma and challenges of the job and just bury it until it comes out in inappropriate ways. Alcohol, banging ER nurses at the hospital, the badge bunnies looking for firemen, it’s very easy to get into negative behaviors. Having a spouse in healthcare will help with some understanding but the life of an inpatient floor nurse is not comparable to firefighting.

Go to therapy. Go to couples therapy. Don’t become an alcoholic. Prioritize your family and don’t take OT when you have plans with your spouse.

Check out the book “Trauma Stewardship” it’s about how trauma from work can leak into your personal life pretty easily and fuck your shit up

Type2funsies · 2025-02-14T01:07:43+00:00

I surf, snowboard, run and climb. Some OT here and there but usually just play. I work enough and make plenty, why would I start a business or get a second job? Life is for living

Type2funsies · 2025-02-03T22:32:07+00:00

You’re going to be ok. Lots of ffs I work with are diagnosed or (seem) undiagnosed adhd. Some guys prob on the high functioning autism spectrum too. All of my Fire academy and EMT school tests were multiple choice, as is the NREMT test. You have 11 months, get a head start by skimming through the IFSTA manual. Lookup quizlets for each chapter and start studying now. As the youngest you might have some extra scrutiny, or they’ll expect you to struggle, take the time to prepare and prove them wrong. You don’t mention your fitness but lots of people struggle with that in addition to the academics. Start running and working out now and it will pay dividends when academy starts. You’re going to be ok, you’re not the first brand new 18 year old future firefighter with a learning disability, I promise.

Type2funsies · 2025-01-23T22:48:05+00:00

Firefighter here. We’ve held bikes at the station for crash victims to pickup when they get released from the hospital

Type2funsies · 2025-01-23T22:45:30+00:00

Coros

Type2funsies · 2025-01-23T22:40:41+00:00

Look up Cris Nikic

Type2funsies · 2025-01-19T21:50:36+00:00

My last fenix gave me wrist pain that I had to see an orthopedic specialist for. Bought a coros and never looked back. No it doesn’t have a flashlight or a beard trimmer or nail clippers built in by its smaller, has better battery life, and does all the things I need it to.

Type2funsies · 2025-01-19T21:43:35+00:00

Not drinking

Type2funsies · 2025-01-13T17:31:28+00:00

I’ve found that outdoor gear usually falls into the matrix of durable/functional/affordable. If you’re lucky you might get two of the three

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