Reply to Kids becoming Firefighters and Cops

Forum Index » College and University Discussion

Reply to "Kids becoming Firefighters and Cops"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you have high school age children that say they don’t want to work a desk job then firefighting and police work may be the perfect avenue for them.

If your children seek variety in their day these two professions scratch that itch.

Most importantly, if your child wants a stable, good paying profession that offers excellent health and retirement benefits, AND is shielded from the upcoming AI-pocalypse, firefighter and police officer check those boxes.

The benefit of PSLF should also not be overlooked.

They can study whatever subject interests them and still apply to be a firefighter or police officer. They can attend a state school, save money, get an excellent education, and earn more than many graduates from private schools.[/quote]

Maybe.  Until they turn 25 and come down with an incurable cancer that will kill them in next year from toxins related to firefighting and their health insurance refuses to cover further expenses related to cancer treatment.  This story in the New York Times today broke my heart...
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/us/wildfire-firefighter-cancer.html

‘If I Live to 25, I’ve Lived a Good Life’
He started fighting wildfires as a teenager. After inhaling smoke on the front lines for six seasons, he faced an impossible choice[/quote

I saw that too and it was incredibly sad.  Firefighting is such an important job, but the aftermath of 9/11 where so many died from exposure to chemicals makes it clear that it can really curtail your lifespan.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics