Well,I used to be a career firefighter. I still volly. I'll just say a couple of things:

1) the hours are hard. It seems like a easy job, working only 6-9 days a month. Until you learn you are working DAYS. 24 hours. The lack of sleep and the oversleeping on days off can mess with anyone, not to mention a BP.

2) BP meds (if you are on any) can really mess with you. Sedate you, alter you, ect. This is a huge no no for the job. Tbh, you will likely have to go off meds for the job. Not from the employers request, just a personal decision to keep up with co workers. It's a huge reason I quit meds and still don't take any.

3) you have to take a phyc test for some department s. If you go IP, it will show up eventually. It will be a red flag for the selection board. Why would they hire you (who is BP) when there are literally 600 other applicants for the same position.

I found it quite hard to keep up with the job, the schedule, and stay stable. Part of the reason I quit was to try and find some stability. And go back to college. But it really is the best job in the world. I wish you the best of luck in your application processes.

P.S. If you need to go IP, then do so. Your health comes first.