If you weren’t a firefighter, what would you be doing instead?

Here’s what readers said they’d be doing if they never became a firefighter

August 20, 2015 04:39 PM •

All firefighters can agree on one thing: being a firefighter is not something you do, it’s something you are.

But what if you never became a firefighter? Or an injury left you unable to respond ever again?

We asked our fans on Facebook what they would be doing if they didn’t become a firefighter. Many of the responses are in a field just as important as firefighting.

If you haven’t already, be sure to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.

1.“Rescue swimmer.” — Philip Cibotti

2.“I’d be a professional bull rider, which is something I have wanted to do since I was young. I always told my husband I would have to be on my death bed before I gave up firefighting!” — Kristina Hoien

3.“I would probably be dead. I would have done something stupid with my life. The fire department helped me change my life around before I got too deep.” — Kris Fitton

4.“Doctor or lawyer.” — Tian Griffieth

5.“ER nurse.” — Bev Longino

6.“Navy SEAL.” — Eduardo Espinosa

7.“Personal trainer.” — Ben Guthmiller

8.“Playing college baseball.” — Taylor Marshall

9.“Enjoying life with my family and friends!” — Joseph Benson

10.“There is nothing better than being a firefighter.” — Kegan Pillay

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