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Firefighter_Barbie wrote:I'm 18

You're 18??? That's strange because I thought that some firefighters are required to enter the job at age 21. But I see that you're from Canada... maybe it's different from US.

Here it's 16 for the volunteer departments. which I'm in, and 19 for the career departments. Eventhough I'm 18 I was accepted early so I've been a Firefighter/First Responder for 4 years and a Paramedic for 2 years

I see...Ok that's different from US. Some firefighters and paramedics job for their first time to training must be 18 and over, then get a real job at 21.

Anyways, thanks for letting me know. I hope you love your job. My grandfather was the retired Captain Firefighter for 38 years.... He retired at age 62 on January 1987. Well, now he's 85 and alive.

iHaunt wrote:I see...Ok that's different from US. Some firefighters and paramedics job for their first time to training must be 18 and over, then get a real job at 21.

Anyways, thanks for letting me know. I hope you love your job. My grandfather was the retired Captain Firefighter for 38 years.... He retired at age 62 on January 1987. Well, now he's 85 and alive.

I love my job, wouldn't trade it for the world Oh that's awesome! 38 years is a very long time; definatly full of epirences and stories!

Firefighter_Barbie wrote:I love my job, wouldn't trade it for the world Oh that's awesome! 38 years is a very long time; definatly full of epirences and stories!

You ever come down here to the States to fight fires? We sure could use
you here in Cali right now. Thanks for what you do.



My town not so long ago.

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NeverMore wrote:
You ever come down here to the States to fight fires? We sure could use
you here in Cali right now. Thanks for what you do.



My town not so long ago.

I could if I wanted to since I'm certifyed but I'm going to wait 2 years to let an old back injury heal before going out into forest fire fighting. But I totally know what you mean, everywhere where there's a fire, they are starving for more people.

I'm 18 as well. And I agree with NeverMore, they need all the help they can get with this fire. And the heat is unbearable.

Man! I feel sort of creepy talking to you kids, now. I am older than most of you in years but not in heart. I hope you keep your Halloween spirit for years to come!

I have a daughter 18!

I am 38 turning 39 this October. I was born for Halloween!!!

Your lucky, Shanda! You were born in October and I was born in September.... oh welll. I'll be 34 then...

no one is EVER too old here i like that there is a good age variety

Okay now I really feel old now, I am 46. But only by birth, my kids say I fit right in with
the 20 to 40 year olds & that I am alot of fun to hang out with. I go to all their dances & some of the parties, some are just too scare even for me.
I will never be to old for Halloween, when I am in my 80's I will still be dressing up & passing out candy, it's my favorite holiday!!!
Witchy

I'm 32 years old and I feel 16! I have tons of energy. I will never be old.

Actually I'm surprized at the number of responses being in the 20 year range or younger. I thought most of the people here were in their 40s and kind of got used to that idea.
I'm 24 by the way, although I'll hit the big 3-OH in 6 more years. I hope I'm moved out by then, it feels so pathetic living with dad and grandma. -.-;
The atmosphere and community is very mature and down to earth though, and I like that.

16.