That’s interesting. My closest friend who I’ve known for almost 35 years and has been a fireman for almost 25 would definitely agree. He’s a tough son of a bitch who would say you have to earn a tattoo like this and just completing school doesn’t cut it. Not trying to sound like a dick and i respect you’re “chosen profession” but until you’ve really paid your dues in life or death situations you’re not ready for that type of tattoo. Agree or not, I think that’s a common feeling amongst the true fire veterans and I agree with buttwheat it wouldn’t go over well with many members. And when you are ready and have earned it, lose some of that script. Religion or not, all that writing will take away from the tattoo. I wish my buddy was on here because it would be more legit coming from a 25 year vet than from me.
Good luck with everything though.

I don’t know why, but this lyrics springs to mind when I see this.