Yep, and if this happens you need to get promoted quickly out of that or you’ll get stuck at it. It’s great fun, and you’ll learn about every project your company has going on by doing it.

>It’s great fun

If you don't set hard boundaries it's also the fast track to great burn out.

As a European that’s a great way to get paid for a two year holiday.

There's nothing fun about burnout, and it's not a holiday.

One should distinguish between high-stakes vs low-stakes firefighting duties. The former could fast-track one's career, but the latter is a guarantee for stagnation.