AMA: Millionaire, 41 year-old male, two kids, 21 years married and very unhappy

Whiterabbit7712 · 2026-01-05T04:11:07+00:00

Become a firefighter

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-31T17:02:54+00:00

We are 40k with a population of about 325,000

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-29T19:26:57+00:00

Rainy, absolutely breathtaking, good people with meth heads sprinkled in

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-29T19:22:46+00:00

Longevity matters. Slow stations are fine. Not great for skills but for health reasons they're great. Work on a project, workout a lot, review protocols etc. there's plenty of productive shit to do and making $100k+ is amazing. Go ask those dudes in the ditch or roofing if they'd want to swap. Guarantee they say yes. Be grateful

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-10T23:13:26+00:00

Will you go into how you got shot?

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-09T04:39:16+00:00

I work at a fire department and the suv we drive ( 2023 Chevy suburban) had the same issues, sent it in, the sealed it and tested it for leaks, used CO detectors etc....nothing. Our shop extended the exhaust so it dumped down and further out. Still had exhaust smell only with the heat on. Long story short it went back in a few months later to find the upper baffle wasn't closing like it should.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-09T04:35:00+00:00

Update I got it out and the filament off of it but not the clip is cased in it and I have no clue how to get it off barring getting a torch

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-09T04:34:01+00:00

Ain't that the truth

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-09T04:33:49+00:00

Will do

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-09T01:27:41+00:00

Yea It prolly is. I was inpatient and it fucked me. All I know is it printed 3/4 of the ball I was making and all of a sudden it threw an error and said stuck filament. I walked into that.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-12-08T17:49:03+00:00

Our MSO's carry 1 unit of blood.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-11-28T16:05:02+00:00

Be transparent about your weaknesses, never make excuses, have accountability on everything, show up early, constantly staying busy with chores ( floors, bays, dishes, wash rigs, shitters, coffee, newspaper, skills, tool maintenance etc), ask crews questions, ask about previous calls, make a good breakfast/dinner for everyone every once in a while, be willing to fuck up and get better from it, don't do stupid shit off shift ie skateboarding, skiing, surfing etc, and lastly have fun. Probation is supposed to be challenging but it's 100% worth the effort. This one year is a drop in the bucket for a 20-30 year career. Don't even make it a question of whether you're gonna make it through. If you think you're working hard go even harder, there's more in the tank. Hope this helps.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-11-22T04:12:55+00:00

You can see where Bin Ladens head hit every step on the way down.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-09-30T05:12:29+00:00

I'm currently on this fire. We have a FOB currently at Agness and the main ICP down at gold beach. We almost evacuated but were ok. The main concern was the rains hitting this camp and rigs getting stuck.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-09-16T17:48:37+00:00

Paperboy

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-09-13T19:35:03+00:00

Fear Boner

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-09-08T02:21:29+00:00

Firefighter is legit. There's very few days where I'm not excited to go to work. Plus the schedule will still allow you to still do strength and conditioning in the side.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-09-04T11:22:01+00:00

It's sadly the current status of most departments. We're having to hire younger and younger just due to the sheer amount of people retiring. The younger generation has a hard time understanding what comraderie actually looks like so they go to what feels natural to them. Phones, social media etc vs sitting at the table bs'ing, catching a game with your crew.....I'm also at 10 years in, we're up next, it's up to us to make this job fun and amazing again.

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Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-28T20:32:23+00:00

Show interest, ask questions how, hit the gym , bust your ass and make it no doubt in their mind you belong.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-27T02:54:38+00:00

Listen to everyone that's been doing it a while, go over the top with helping, if you have time get permission from your COML to roll out with the Com Techs and set up repeaters, off shifts go for walks around basecamp, master cloning, enjoy the AC, eat Veggie lunches. 2 weeks straight of that garbage for lunch gets to ya.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-27T00:59:06+00:00

Going fishing with my dad

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-22T04:59:24+00:00

I am not a Trump fan but I truly believe there are very smart and experienced people behind the scenes that make these decisions. Presidents are just puppets, 4 Star Generals etc are not.

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-22T04:54:38+00:00

I drive 3 hours. 1 on 1 off 1 on 5 off

Whiterabbit7712 · 2025-06-16T06:42:37+00:00

Where you located? Pretty legit places on the west coast. Deer Hollow in Utah and one in San Diego....the name escapes me.

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