Firefighting

One of my (male) friends on why he wants to be a firefighter: "It is just an awesome job. You get to do physical activity during work, or play video games if it is slow. You get 72 hours minimum off at a time. You're portrayed as a hero in America, and you can be in calendars if you want to be. Oh, and you get to bring your dog around with you. What am I missing?"