While on duty, Firefighters live and sleep at the station. Firefighters sleep in individual sleeping rooms. Newer stations have separate bathroom facilities for women and men. Firefighters may be required to work overtime. Firefighters may be away from home for days at a time during severe emergency situations.
Firefighters work on holidays.
Should your shift fall on a holiday, you will be expected to work at the station over the holiday period. The duties and equipment of firefighting make special demands on the physical attributes of Firefighters. Personal preference for hair length, nail length, jewelry, etc. The fire service is regimented and Firefighters receive orders which must be carried out promptly and without question. Firefighters are responsible for providing their own food while on duty.