What's it actually like to be a firefighter? What separates those who make it in, and those who don't? Casey has the answers. A five-year veteran, he walks us through the daily realities of serving as a firefighter. As always, we do a deep dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of this profession.

We answer "How much does a firefighter make?" at every stage of their career, and what it takes to rise through the ranks.