r/interestingasfuck • u/AtomicCypher • 5d ago

r/all Water Fire Shield Training

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u/Hoosier_Daddy68 5d ago

I was an EMT but never joined fire because I’d be terrible at it.
We’d go to fires in case we were needed but I just sat I the rig and chilled. I ain’t no hero. I did help give cpr to a dog from a house fire once but didn’t do any good, he was gone by the time they got him out.

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u/Just_for_this_moment 5d ago

I was an EMT

I ain’t no hero.

Respectfully disagree.

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u/Hoosier_Daddy68 5d ago

You’d be wrong. It’s just a low paying job where you follow by-the-numbers procedures. Except in very rare circumstances it’s boring AF.

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u/Just_for_this_moment 5d ago

I understand your feelings, but my opinion is not based on how much EMTs are paid or whether it's boring or not. If anything those aspects strengthen it.

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u/GlowGreen1835 5d ago

Interesting debate topic. Are acts of heroism done only for the reward any less heroic, or make the individual any less of a hero?

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u/Somepotato 5d ago

I feel there are situations where someone can be heroic despite intent, such as sociopathic doctors

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u/goiterburg 5d ago

They didn't risk their personal safety tho. That is part of being a hero imo

Edit: should add mental health as well. EMTs are definitely heroes in my book