[island911]

Moses is spot on.

When I was a kid (19~20) I saw what a good gig Fire fighters had. --Working 8 days a month! (but yes, you where only allowed to sleep 8 hr each of those days)-- Of course I pursued the job... I kicked butt on both the written and physical tests, but, much to my disadvantage, being a white male put me at the bottom of the hire list.

Anyway, because of the high competition for the job many guys find whatever volunteer work they can in an effort to "prove" themselves. ( not a good recipe)

Yeah, in my opinion, all one has to do is look at the supply and DEMAND to see just how overpaid that profession is. ...again, we are talking about a job working 8 days a month with retirement after 25 years. And they get to wear that holier than thou badge of "I save babies from danger." --it's a really good gig.