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can anyone tell me the average first year salary with over time and the average salary after a few years with overtime?

I graduated from college a few years ago with the thought of entering corporate America. Well, after seeing the corruption, and how corporate America is nothing but a dream, soul crushing endeavor, I am really thinking about a career as a firefighter. I like the thought of helping people, and joining a group that works together and forms such a tight bond. Every day isn’t the same, and the constant challenge is really appealing to me, as oppose to the cut throat drudgery of corporate life.

There are several things that you must know or do before becoming a public safety officer in your community. Public safety officers can be any individual that works for an agency that is public in nature. Individuals that work as firefighters, in law enforcement, corrections, and even emergency response and preparedness teams are all considered to be public safety officers. Here, I will introduce you to the 3 important things you must know or do before becoming an officer that serves the safety of the public.

1. Education:

The first important thing that you should learn about is the education that is required to become certified to work in public safety. The education that you will need to acquire will be dependent upon the field that you select to work in, as well as the agency that you will work for.

You will need to determine the coursework that you need to complete in any special academy and/or educational institution. You should also take into consideration the cost of the schooling and if the agency covers any part of the tuition. Keep in mind that there may be special grants and/or loans that you may qualify for in order to help pay for the overall cost of the education that is required.

2. Physical Requirements:

The second important thing that you will need to know prior to becoming a public safety officer is the physical requirements. Many of the positions in these fields require a high level of health, as well as high levels of physical endurance. For example, as a law enforcement officer, you are typically required to:

a. Be able to run a mile in nine minutes or less

b. Push a full size vehicle approximately ten to fifteen feet

c. Drag a one hundred and fifty pound sandbag and/or dummy approximately ten to fifteen feet

d. Go over a wall that is six feet in height

e. Run across a balance beam without falling

f. Withstand a test where you are pepper sprayed in the face

g. Undergo a test where you are tasered

h. Complete a certain amount of pushups, sit-ups, and other physical exercises in a set amount of time

You must know what is expected, be healthy, and ready to face the requirements that are designated for your particular field.

3. Psychological Aspects:

If you are going into public safety service, you should take special care to consider the psychological aspects of the position in which you are selecting. You may be exposed to extremely high levels of stress, physical violence, witnessing crimes taking place, verbal and emotional abuse, and even come face to face with death – natural, suicidal, and homicidal.

It is important that you know and understand these situations may occur right from the start – and at any time while you are in service. If you feel as if you cannot handle this type of psychological pressure, it may be best if you opt to do something other than public safety.

If you consider the above 3 important things that you should know or do before becoming a public safety officer, you will quickly be able to determine if this type of profession is for you. If it is, I encourage you to do more reading on the career. You can do this by visiting websites that cover the career in more detail.

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OK i am 19yrs old and i want to become a firefighter. I was thinking of becoming a emt-basic then going to the academy and after that entering myself in a paramedic course. And while im in the course apply for a firefighter job. I was thinking should i wait untill i finish the paramedic course(2yrs) first to apply for a firefighter job.

I live in Texas. I will soon be a Paramedic/Firefighter.

What schools…or online schools…offer Paramedic to RN bridge programs?

Also, are there any paramedic/firefighters out there that work 24 on 48 off at a fire department and still work as an RN as well on their off days? This is my goal and I am looking for ways to make it happen.

Hello all, and thank you for taking the time to read my question through.

I have been having a hard time trying to figure out what to do with my life lately. Throughout the past 5 months I have been going back and forth between some ideas but have been having some trouble trying to pin point what it is exactly I would be best at.

I started at Business, which I basically believe to be the degree I would choose as a settlement if I couldn’t find anything else. It really would not be appealing to me to be at a desk all day, working in an office for hours on end, sitting in front of a computer.

I have considered Teaching (being a mentor to a child would be a great feeling), Geology (being outdoors), Park Rangers (being outdoors/nature/sense of adventure), and some outdoor school jobs as well.

However, my dad mentioned that I might look into firefighting as he thinks I would fit the part well.

I have always admired firemen and held them up very high. I respect them more than I do police or anything of the sort. I am an adventurous person and I am sure that firefighting would provide plenty of that thrill. I have always been a friendly person and enjoy knowing whenever I have helped someone, put a smile on a face, or given some good advice. It gives me a great feeling inside. I am a fairly fit, 19 year old male, and with more training I am sure I could get in some good shape. I have a good drive for things I find purpose in and I get along well with others.

I am curious though; must you have wanted to be a firefighter since you were a child, or do guys like me, just simply wandering around the career path, become firemen too?

Any help would be greatley appreciated!

Thanks again

I want to be a firefighter and have noticed that it is easier to get a job if you apply for firefighter/paramedic.
So I have some questions.

1) How much schooling does it take (years) to get EMT-Paramedic certified?

2) I am an average guy when it comes to smarts, so Is getting your EMT-Paramedic certificate hard academically?

3) Does being a firefighter/paramedic mean you dont get to go on the fire runs?

4) How do you get on the firefighter/rescue team? (i know not really on topic, but curious)

I thank you very much for answering and would appreciate as much detail as you can give. I live in Sacramento, CA if this helps. Also no week answers like “I dont know” please.
thank you

I’ve enrolled in fire sciences classes and am taking EMT training. What other steps should I take to improve my chances of getting hired?

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I want to be a Firefighter/Paramedic and I know its a hard job to get into and to do. I want to do everything I can to help get me in to the job and raise my pay scale.

Will a masters degree help?
Tell me what I should do, in order, to become a Paramedic/Firefighter with a high pay and good chance of promotion.