Considering leaving the fire service
I’m 10+ years into my career of being a FF/medic. Up until this point I have enjoyed it. I work for a great district with good pay and benefits so that isn’t my issue. Im not burned out. However, it’s taking a toll on my family life. Missing holidays and important events and just being there for my wife and kids on a daily basis is not good for my marriage or relationship with my young children.
My big question is if I get out what do I do? It’s all I’ve known for full time work. My wife works so my family doesn’t depend on my paycheck to live. But my job provides my family with a good steady paycheck and excellent benefits with the ability to retire at 55 and a pension. I fear though that I may not have a family to go home to by that time.
Those who have left the fire service what did you do after you got out?