FR1 community: A dozen reasons we love firefighting

It's February, a month for romance, and love is in the air. But since we can't exactly buy the fire service a box of chocolates or a diamond ring, we asked our Facebook fans to tell us why they love their jobs. Here we count down a dozen reasons to love firefighting:

"The sounds, smells, the brothers in arms." - Lisa McFerren

"Being part of a family and a brotherhood." - Billy Buchner

"Helping the community and people in need." - Patrick Grutteria

"Lunchtime!" - Peter Ham Knochenhauer

"More women are becoming firefighters." - Lauren Scott

"I would not call it love, but after 46 years it still feels great to walk away from a structure fire and see some of the building still standing and/or personal belongings saved." - Chuck Harley

"The challenge of the job." - Michael Fields

"The lights and sirens, duh!" - Anthony Ayala

"Nobody else gets to experience what you do." - Matt Schadt

"Being able to ... see the effects of what I do immediately and down the road as well!" - Justin Wheeler

"The thrill of saving a life." - Ryan Hudson

"I love that I am helping the public but what I love the most is seeing myself and my crew go home at the end of the shift." - John Bryson

What do you love most about firefighting? Share your thoughts in the member comments section below!