The Explorer Program is just starting up at my local station. It's being run by my dad and my uncle, both of whom are ex-chiefs. Having just turned 17 I could join the program for a full year then become an actual firefighter. Before now I had never given it much consideration, thinking it just wasn't for me. Now I'm not so sure. My younger cousin has wanted to fight fires since before he could walk, it was just in his blood. I was pretty disinterested until the oppourtunity recently came up.
I'm just not sure I've got what it takes. Maybe because it is a relatively new idea for me. I understand that this doesn't mean I'll become a full blown firefighter, but I'd be well on my way. I come from a family of firefighters, I grew up playing on the trucks, knowing the station like the back of my hand. I really am interested, I guess I'm looking for some assurance or even guidance. I always thought in order to join, you needed a calling. I can't tell if mine if coming now because I feel as if it should have come long ago. I'm really interested in some feedback and hearing about other's experiences. I'd really appreciate it.
I'm just not sure I've got what it takes. Maybe because it is a relatively new idea for me. I understand that this doesn't mean I'll become a full blown firefighter, but I'd be well on my way. I come from a family of firefighters, I grew up playing on the trucks, knowing the station like the back of my hand. I really am interested, I guess I'm looking for some assurance or even guidance. I always thought in order to join, you needed a calling. I can't tell if mine if coming now because I feel as if it should have come long ago. I'm really interested in some feedback and hearing about other's experiences. I'd really appreciate it.
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