Why are firefighters so friendly?

[Anonymous]

I live near a firehouse and the guys are so nice and friendly. They just somehow always receptive to people, greet people with a smile, give free firehouse tours (they never get tired of it by the way). Someone fell across the street from the fire station and they invited that person in for a coffee and gave him an ice bag for his injury.

I was just walking by as I glanced into the fire house and the dude swiveled his chair around to look at me. On the other hand, I hate people and find them to be problematic. I just can't imagine how on earth some can love people so much. I'm a nice kind person by the way. I'm not some cold heart grinch

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Firemen have EMT training. They are part of emergency services. When you call 911, they’re often first to arrive on the scene. These are people who have seen a lot of horrible tragedies happening to complete strangers, some they were able to save to the joy and gratitude of their families and friends, some they weren’t and witnessed the fallout. These are people who understand the value of individual lives and how deeply important these social webs we weave are. Of course they’re going to be friendly when they know that.

[Asker]

i don't see how the value of human lives makes any difference in social webs. a life is just a life.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Then you don’t know the inherent value of a single life

[Asker]

There is value to life. I feel bad when someone dies. But it doesn't mean i love the public

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yeah, they do. That’s what I’m telling you.

[nicfire171]

I’m a firefighter. We got into the job to help people. That is part of our DNA. We see people on their worst days and try to make their day better. Some people see it differently but for the majority of us it’s just part of the career choice.

[nicfire171]

Thank you for mho!

[serious]

I suppose that must be a part of their training. Soft skills.

[loverguy123123123]

Most of them are there because they want to help people some aren’t even paid. Hey I bet you hang around the firehouse a lot lol

[Asker]

i live near the firehouse

[loverguy123123123]

I mean I get that but I’m guessing you hang out around it a lot

[loverguy123123123]

I mean if they’re receptive you probably talk to them a lot

[Asker]

no i just moved here not too long ago. I only been around there twice.

[loverguy123123123]

At least you got a good house with a nice view

[Anonymous]

They are seeing hell in their work, so natural daily life is a blessing.

Also.. why not? Do you want them angry and badmouthed maybe.

[BarryLiverstone]

They care about the community

[Babebytheshore85]

It's their job

[Danny_dan92]

Ask them why