Ha Ha Just today when I worked there was an unfit guy working. No there are definitely unfit firefighters out there but not many. The internal Physical fitness are tough but and person in there 30 that is reasonably fit coiled make it through. Although the academy is tough. There is very little classroom work and your in your turnout gear all day. Then when you go to work the gear that we ware is approximately 100lbs. I am in shape and have to just because of the job. I work a little bit of overtime here and there since I still have to fly this year being my 3rd year with my fire dept I will make about 90k from basepay,stipins,incentives,education,and OT. If i did not fly and just worked at the fire dept I would probably make about 110k. ( I also work in an upscale community and we have a good contract.) I also live in the northeast.