In this 1 minute video, a high school student in Ventura, California asks a firefighter what’s the most appealing aspect of the job? Although this short video provides only one firefighter’s response, he mentions that his answer would be the same as his other firefighting comrades.

His answer is so simple that it may be easy to undervalue.

However, if you are seeking to become a firefighter and his response is not at least partially true for yourself, you may need to re-consider your purpose of becoming a firefighter.

His words represent the most fundamental aspect of working as a professional firefighter.