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i recently in november graduated the dod fire academy i have first reponder, fiefighter 1&2, hazmatt awareness and opps, and i have airport firefighter. the academy gave me 544 on the job hours. i am 20 yrs old been in the army for 2 years and am a sgt. i am willing to work any job any where for any money i am willing to travel and have the money too. i have thought about contractors over seas and would enjoy it but i dont think i could get the contract with no experience. i have thought about wildland but dont know where to look. i am open to any suggestions thank you so much

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If you are interested in becoming a firefighter it’s in your best interest to be aware of the things that are required to achieve your goal with the best results possible. By gaining a little insight on the general basics, procedures and requirements, you can safeguard both your path for becoming a firefighter and that of your future.

The main steps to take in order to pursue the firefighting career are the application procedures, exam process and training. Applications generally entail health exams, physicals, and background checks. Background checks mainly focus on potential candidates and whether or not they have any previous crimes, especially ones that revolve around arson, as well as to see how clean their driving record may be. While each location may vary on their requirements, every fire department will require that you go through fire academy training. With many departments, individuals may also be expected to take a psychological exam in order to see if they are stable enough to handle the job, along with the stress factors that are often within the field. After the application and the exam process have been completed successfully, you will then train in a fire academy, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the science of fires and how they work, as well as gain training on how to fight them. You will also gain insight on the different kinds of equipment that are used while on the job, as well as learn how to use them as if you were in a real life situation. Once you have completed your training at the academy, you will become a certified firefighter.

Once you have completed training and become certified, you will have the chance to work with a local fire department so that you can get hands-on experience. However, there can also be a wait with many departments which may impact as to whether or not you are taking on as a volunteer worker, bearing no form of income, or one who is either part-time or full-time.

While the general guidelines and rules for firefighting can vary on location, most require that a person is at least 18 years old, although some may allow those who are 17 years of age to apply. On the other hand, some locations may have a maximum limit in age, which is most often 29 years old in some locations. Also, most departments and academies require that the individual has at least a GED or high school diploma before they are considered.

Many individuals opt to increase their chances for getting through the door by showing their ambition or dedication for becoming a firefighter. While there are several ways to do this, one of the more popular ways is to do volunteer work for firefighter-related fields, as well as going for firefighting ride-alongs. Others may also choose to gain experience or knowledge in first aid such as with CPR or other medical-related training, as well as learning how to drive emergency-type vehicles. If you think that firefighting is the right career choice for you, then it’s always a good idea to check with your local fire departments and academies in order to get a feel for their requirements and guidelines. Not only will you get a better idea of what to expect and what to prepare for, but you’ll also ensure your chances for what it takes to become a firefighter.

I really don’t want to leave Colorado Springs, but the fire departments never hire here. I am a volunteer firefighter for 2 departments but they aren’t hiring either. Well, it turns out our Sheriff’s dept is hiring and they pay pretty well and it may be my only chance of staying in colorado because otherwise I have to move somewhere else to be a firefighter. Should I do it?

ok last week, my girlfriend has said that we shouldnt be together because she is way too busy with her school and work and wants her space. I am trying to get a job and get my firefighting career into gear. She says if we both or I have my shit together we could get back together. Recently I over reacted and bugged her about our break up, she says she loves me and cares about me but she has to deal with her life for right now. We just had a talk today and it seems like shes holding a grudge and putting a stern attitude toward me, but she says she still loves me and cares for me. Do you think she will still love me down the road? Do you think we would be able to work out and be happy together down the road?

After being married a few months, my husband decided to switch his career path from auto mechanics to firefighting. He went through EMT class and then has been in a fire academy for the last 9 months. I support him a 100 percent and am right behind him. But, I never see him. I see him one night a week (he also works) and on that one night he is busy getting ready for academy. He keeps telling me it will get better once he’s done with the academy and eventually finds a firefighting job. But, will it? How often will I see him? I know his schedule will we 48 hours on duty and then 4 days off. Can any wives of firefighters give me some insight on what to expect?

I am currently taking firefighting classes and am in a fire explorer program although my interest for the job seems to gradually be dropping. The main part I enjoy about firefighting is the friendship formed from teamwork. With that being said, I have always LOVED history and when i was little and in high school I had my mind set on getting a job that had something to do with history so I am thinking about switching my major. Although I am afraid I may be making the wrong decision because everyone is always telling me how great a career in the fire service is. I feel that if I stick it out and become a firefighter I may start to like it more. In addition, I am worried about the fact that my parents and others will just tell me I am giving up to easily. Its a very hard decision for me.

You must be a special kind of person to willingly choose to be a firefighter. It is not a very glamorous job for most of them unless they might have been chosen to grace the pages of one of the hunky or luscious body calendars that have become so popular. This kind of thing might be the only real glory they ever get because the majority of the time they are in the station waiting patiently for the next call to come in that could possibly take their life.

As with the spouses of police officers, it must be bad for the spouses of firefighters as well. Sending your loved one to work each day and not being so sure at all that they will be coming back home when their shift is over. The majority of firefighters are just normal men and women who work this job because they care about saving others from what are often life threatening situations. They are responsible from rescuing everything from little babies, elderly people, and even pets from trees. Not every job they are called to puts them in real danger, but the thing is that they never know which call will be one that does.

The most recent event that caused most of us to really recognize and more fully understand and appreciate the jobs that firefighters do was the 9/11 tragedy. We unfortunately got to see first hand what these men and women are really made of and it is of stuff that a lot of us just do not possess. They selflessly put there lives on the line for hour after hour rescuing everyone they could. Some of them went back into the burning twin towers several times to help as many people get out as they possibly could and in the process over 340 of them lost their lives in the line of that duty.

Many of the firefighters that did survive that dreadful day are now living with health problems that are a direct result of the rescue attempts they made and being exposed to the smoke and toxins that surrounded the devastated area. Many of these firefighters that survived that day have since died because of the health related issues, so it seems that 9/11 is still wreaking havoc on lives even now.

For every time that someone picks up the phone and calls 911 to ask for help because of a fire, just know and remember that to save you and your family, a firefighter some where will be risking his life and his families future to protect yours.

My fiancee is an elementary school teacher. Both his parents were as well. He is a highly intelligent guy but lacks ambition and motivation. Although he is unhappy at his job (as he expresses daily) he will not take any steps to switch careers. I have worked through the alternatives with him and for every single suggestions I make he states the negative. He won’t work in an office. He wants a lot of time off. He doesnt want to go back to school. He is not willing to go into educational administration (principal, etc). Firefighting (which meets almost all of his other criteria) he says he’s too old for (he’s 32). Meanwhile he makes very little money and I would like to have a family and become a stay-at-home mom until the kids are in kindergarten. Which seems impossible at the rate we’re going. I happen to love my job and make about 30K more than he does. When I told him I could help him transition into my field, he seemed interested but then never mentioned it again. I feel like I am pulling dead weight. He also seems apathetic about almost everything: hobbies, exercise, church. The only thing that gets him going is watching football. I don’t know what to do.

I am a 23 year old recent graduate of the University of San Diego. I doubled majored in Business Administration and Sociology. I have always wanted an exciting heart pumping profession and for the longest time I thought a career in law enforcement like the FBI or Federal Marshals was going to be it but after some brief internships in law enforcement I realized it wasn’t for me.

I run my family’s beef cattle ranch part time up in Julian, CA and I make enough money for now to live on but I know I need a career. I just finished an internship with Merrill Lynch to see if the financial field was my calling but I got way too bored sitting at a desk all day.

A buddy of mind is going to medic school to become a firefighter paramedic and it sounds pretty exciting. The hours of a firefighter could probably let me keep running my family’s ranch as well without bailing on them. So. Cal firefighters do make some decent salaries as well.

Anybody have any thoughts on this. What should a guy with a 4 year degree but a thirst for an adrenaline rush of job do in my situation???

im 17 and have a ged, im sitting at home with nothing to do all day, i been trying to find a job but its so hard, i want to check out this citys community college and check out the paramedic classes and either try to become a emt or a firefighter, but im really confused, does anyone have any tips or ideas of what i should be doing?