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Considering a Fire Service Career Change? Here's What to Think About
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- Aug 18, 2026
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Summary
On this episode of Two Vollies and a Guest, Micah Hydeman joins hosts Jerry Knapp and Tim Pillsworth to talk about career changes. Hydeman details his career move from captain to tailboard firefighter and shares how to evaluate a change in departments. He covers family and insurance risks, financial changes, union agreements, and staffing realities. The panel also details the mental and cultural shifts involved in the transition from an officer role back to a crew position.