Being married to a firefighter is not always easy. First, the high risk nature of the job can be difficult for some spouses. There are many more dangerous jobs than firefighting, but waiting to hear from them after a fire can be a cause for worry. The hardest thing for the spouse of a firefighter is the absences.

Are most firefighters married?

In our sample, 77 percent of male firefighters were currently married and 11.8 percent were currently divorced. This compared to 57.5 percent married in the U.S. population and 9.4 percent divorced.

Can a firefighter have a neck tattoo?

Yes, firefighters can have tattoos, but depending on your department rules you may have to keep them covered while on duty. This question stems from a long-term issue with employment regulations where companies and forces looked down on those with ink. You might expect the situation to be a lot different today.