When it comes to risky jobs, ones that involve saving lives, you’d think there’d be no jokes about it. Well, you’d be wrong then! No matter what you do in life every occupation has its own set of work-related jokes. As is the case with the firefighter jokes! Nothing about their work is easy, however, there is still space where humor can appear, as proven by the content of this list.
From fire puns to firefighters’ preferences of their browsers, the jokes you can see here should touch almost every non-serious aspect of firefighting. So if you’re in the presence of a fireman and feel the need to crack a few firefighting jokes, we’ve gathered the best ones out there.
Whether it’s to ask a few funny questions to get the mood going, celebrate a retirement, or try to light a fire between the two of you with some sizzling-hot pick-up lines, you can use this list as an inspiration.
So, get your helmets on, grab the Pulaski, and break into this list. Vote for your favorites and comment any additional jokes about firefighters that we might’ve missed.
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What would happen if the fire chief and newbie jumped out of the house on fire one day?
The chief would land first because the newbie would stop and ask others for directions.
If a plumber's career also has the possibility of going down the drain, then can a firefighter's career go up in smoke?
The fire department and the firemen tried to save the bakery, but by the time they got there, things were already toast!
What was the thing that firefighters happen to say when the church caught on fire in the small town?
They all said, "Holy Smoke!"
How do you get down from an aerial ladder?
You don’t get down from an aerial ladder. You get down from a duck.
What should you call a fireman who is very motivated and pumped up?
You should call him a fired up man!
What is the one thing that firefighters save during a fire?
They always save the foundation!
Why doesn't the deputy firefighter look out of the window in the early morning?
Because he needs to have something to do in the afternoon!
How many firemen does it take to change a light bulb? You will actually need 5 to change a light bulb.
One to change it while the others will cut a hole in the roof and hold the ladder!
What did the father reply when the son asked him what the least favorite letter of a firefighter is?
He said, "R, son!"
Why was the man arrested for pulling out five men from the burning building?
This was because he had pulled out all the firefighters!
Firefighters are known for their positivity.
This is because they always look at the brighter side of things!
Why do many fire departments keep dalmatians?
Because they assist them in looking for hydrants!
For firefighters, what does the word chaos mean?
It means that the chief has arrived on the scene!
"The fireman looked at my burning car and said, “Any idea how it started?” I said, “I just had to use my keys.”"
Girl in the bar: “What do you do for a living?”
The firefighter: “I make the six o’clock news.”
What is the type of award that one should give a firefighter?
He should be given an extinguished one!
"When I tell people that I work in the fire department, they say it is cool. I correct them by saying it is actually warm!"
"My friend wants to be a fireman one day because he has a lot of burning passion for the job!"
Why would firefighters be great action movie stars?
Because they have a lot of expertise in doing their own stunts!
Why did the fireman say that humans are like fire?
Because if you don't give them oxygen, they die!
In the world of magic, what could you also call a water bender?
You could call him or her a firefighter!
How did the firefighter propose to his colleague from the fire department?
He said, "You set my heart on fire!"
Why was it taking so long for the fire fighters to get to the strawberry farm?
There was a traffic jam.
Why did the fireman bring a ladder to the restaurant?
He heard that drink refills were on the house.
When are firefighters best at getting out of the fire station quickly?
In the middle of the night, when they are fast asleep.
It’s always good to find out you’re going to be working from home.
Unless you’re a firefighter.
A farmer call the rural fire department one day.
He says, “Come quick my barns on fire, my barn’s on fire!”
The dispatcher says, “Calm down. Now just tell us how to get there.”
The farmer says, “Oh, don’t you have that big red truck any more?”
"They say if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen… Which is why I lost my job as a firefighter."
"I was telling a joke about a house that burned down to a firefighter the other day. He had to be there."
Did you hear about the fireman who was hurt rescuing a cat from a tree?
He went out on a limb.
""I have to leave work," I told my boss, "my wife is stuck in a house fire!" he replied, "But you're a fireman...""
What happens if a firefighter throws too many housewarming parties?
The police book them for arson!
Why did the man hug the fire exit and said everything was ok?
It had a sign that said it was alarmed.
A fireman kicks down the door of a house and carries the family out 1 by 1, but there is no fire. A week later the building catches ablaze.
He suffers from premature evacuation.
What should you call firefighters who start to grow flowers in their garden one day?
You should just call them by their name!
What did the man say when the fireman asked him how to reach his house on fire?
He asked them to come to him via the red fire truck!
What was the name of the firefighter who was also a famous soccer coach?
His name was Hose Mourinho!
If there is H2O on the inside of a fire hydrant in a fire truck, then what is on the outside?
It is K9P!
When the renowned shoe factory burned down, the firemen could only save the one shoe sole.
Guess you could say, that it was the sole survivor!
The man with a flame tattoo on his arms got rejected from the fire station.
This was because no one was allowed to get any firearms in the fire station!
Army soldiers are perfectly equipped to be a firefighter.
This is because they are used to taking fire!
"Whenever I ask my firefighter sister how her job is going, she always replies that her job is lit!"
"My brother had been trying to climb the ladder at work for years now, and he was still miserable at it. He really isn't cut out to be a fireman!"
What is the main difference between a firefighter and a worker?
Only one out of them is scared of a firing!
What happened when the fire chief googled 'Ways to start a wildfire'?
He got around 100,000 matches!
Why are elephants excellent choices to be a firefighter or a fire chief?
They can easily stomp out forest fires!
Why was the firefighter wearing blue suspenders?
Because the red ones were still in the wash!
What should you call a fireman who is very motivated and pumped up?
You should call him a fired up man!
If a fireman has two eyes, then how many eyes will a policeman have?
He, too, will have just two eyes!
Why did the rookie fireman bring a credit card to his first day?
He was told he would have to charge a hose.
"Ever walk into a room and completely forget why you were in there? Yeah, that’s why I’m no longer a fireman."
The fireman invested a lot of money in the new piece of land downtown.
It was supposed to be an industrial hotbed!
Why would firefighters be great action movie stars?
Because they have a lot of expertise in doing their own stunts!
What did the iceberg say to the incoming fireman?
"If you dare to come close, I'll knock you out!"
Why was the man who worked in a hydrant plant always late at his work?
Because one cannot park near the place!
Why do volunteer firefighters understand the importance of milliseconds?
Because that is the amount of time it takes before they tell someone that they are a volunteer firefighter!
What did the restaurant owner say when a firefighter, a rabbi, and a policeman walked into his restaurant?
He sighed and realized that his life was a joke!
Why did the fireman send ten puns to his friends?
Because he wanted to make them laugh, but sadly no pun in ten did!
Anyone want to know how many firemen and firefighters' jokes are there?
There are zero jokes about firefighters because they are all facts!
The firefighter took part in the game show and reached the final.
He was comfortable in playing the game because he was in the hot seat!
"I have always wondered about when a firefighter loses his job, is he fired, or does he get the ax!"
All the firefighters demanded better pay and working conditions.
To quantify their demands, a pole was taken, and all of them fell down from the hole in the floor!
The fireman invested a lot of money in the new piece of land downtown.
It was supposed to be an industrial hotbed!
The fireman wanted to tell a few firemen jokes, but all his excitement was extinguished when they were not well received by the fire department!
The firefighter was in the house when the alarm went for an explosion.
As he was trying to get out, he took the calendar along with him because he wanted to save the day!
What did the fireman say to the chairman of the small-town football club, who had asked him to save the cups, when the fire started in the stadium?
The firefighter informed him that the fire hadn't spread to the kitchen yet!
What should one do when a firefighter offers a person two ways to leave a house?
The person should always go for the ladder!
Which 'Game Of Thrones' character can be an excellent choice for a firefighter?
It can be the Night King!
What is the name of the music group that all firefighters love hearing?
They love listening to "Arcade Fire"!
What would happen if Franciscan priests became firefighters?
Then, they would be fighting fires with the help of friars!
What is the name of the machine that firemen used to detect any fire?
The fire distinguisher!
As firefighters are supposed to be very quick, how do they sleep?
They are always fast asleep!
Why was the fireman late for work during the power failure emergency?
Because he was stuck in the elevator!
Do firefighters have to train to jump higher than a fire hydrant?
No, because fire hydrants can’t jump.
Why did the firefighter wear his gear out to dinner?
Just in case the sauce on taco Tuesday was too fiery.
How could the firefighters tell that their new chief was going to be stubborn?
He whistled “Hail to the Chief” whenever he walked into a room.
A fire broke out at a cold-medicine factory on the outskirts of town.
Thankfully, there was no congestion on the way.
Why did the rookie bring his bowling ball to the fire station?
He heard there was a strike team.
Why did the firemen need ear plugs to fight a fire at the tennis equipment factory?
It was known for the racket it made.
"At this time of year, there’s nothing I love more than sitting in front of a warm fire, mulled wine in hand, singing Christmas songs until I slowly fall asleep. And that’s why I’m no longer a firefighter."
Why do fireman take out the people from the building before they put the fire out with water?
Because bros before hose.
A man was trapped in a burning building on the 12th floor. He ran to the open window and saw a fireman approaching on a long ladder. He felt so relieved to be saved.
Before climbing out the window he yelled to the fireman,
"What should I do? Should I go down with you on the ladder, or should I jump to the ground?"
The fireman said, 'The ladder."
The man died.
"I hate those people who knock on your door and tell how you need to be "saved" or you'll "burn"... Stupid firefighters..."
"When I tell people that I work in the fire department, they say it is cool. I correct them by saying it is actually warm!"
Why do firefighters in Greece make every fire worse?
Because they are not supposed to be using water on Greece fires!
When there is a trailer fire, what is the first thing to get off from the fire truck?
A lawn chair!
How can someone get firefighters to laugh on a Monday morning?
You simply have to tell them a joke on Friday evening!
The firefighter was shocked when he got to know that one of his two sons had set fire to the building.
He declared, "This boy is not arson anymore!"
If you ask any firefighter what kind of cracker he preferred to eat, he would always reply that it is a firecracker!
"My father always advised me to fight fire with fire. Well, that is why I guess he lost his job as a firefighter!"
"There was this firefighter that I had met for a few dates. You could get to say that she is my new flame!"
Why was the fire chief calling for more water during the fire?
Because the fire had taken place at a sponge factory!
When can one say that a firefighter is down?
When the remote controller slips from his hand!
Why are there no picnic baskets at fire stations?
Smokey the Bear always walks off with them.
A guy calls the fire department and says, “I’ve just had my front yard landscaped, I have a nice new flower bed, a new fish pond with a fountain and a new rose garden.”
“Very nice,” the firefighter replies, “but what does that have to do with the fire service?”
“Well,” the man answers, “the house next door is on fire and I don’t want you to trample my front yard.”
Firefighters celebrate all holidays throughout the year except one.
It is the occasion of May Day!
What happens when a firefighter visits a new place or meets new people?
They are always greeted with a lot of warmth!
Why do they weigh fire fighters every day?
So that they know what weight class they should be in.
