Five Steps To Becoming a Firefighter

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Five Steps To Becoming a Firefighter

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Ever wonder what you need to do to break into the fire service?

Written by Battalion Chief Paul Lepore, author of three best selling firefighter career how-to books, this 5-step guide offers aspiring firefighters unique insight on how to best position yourself for a successful firefighting career and what to expect your first year on the job.

A special section by former Navy SEAL and public safety fitness expert Stew Smith, CSCS, will help you get back into shape or enhance your current fitness routines to ensure you will breeze through the physical aspects at the academy.

This FREE guide is available exclusively to FireLink members.

Five Steps to Becoming a Firefighter Introduction

Step 1: Learn About the Fire and Rescue Service

Step 2: Decide if You’re Ready

Step 3: Navigating the Hiring Process

Step 4: Preparing for the Academy

Step 5: What to Expect Your First Year

Five Steps To Becoming a Firefighter – Dowload the ebook

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thurgian

7 days ago

28 comments

I am going to admit that I didn't read every word of every link. However, my perusal didn't locate anything about "learn how to properly complete an employment application". 50% of our most recent recruitment were not invited to take the test - merely because they don't appear to be able to a) read b) follow directions c) both of the above.
amberinsabella

5 months ago

2 comments

Recently I've decided to follow my Father's footsteps and become a firefighter. I have a bachelors degree in Business management and I served in the Air Force for 4 years. I need to know what steps I should take to begin the process.
brandyn

8 months ago

2 comments

I am currently waiting for the volunteer test date for the Burien/Normandy Park, King county Fire District. While I'm waiting I will be working towards getting my GED. Are there any suggestions for other things i could be doing to increase my chances of getting into or succeding in the volunteer program? Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you
navyfire78

8 months ago

2 comments

i am looking to becoming a firefighter when i get out of the navy. i am wondering if anyone could help me out, by leeting me know what go certification there are out there. also getting a degree in fire science as well. please let me know whats out there.... thanks
beausfiredaddy

10 months ago

2 comments

I am lookong to start my paid career, just looking for some pointers on what to expect on the applications and the process. Thank you for your time.
christinehill7307

10 months ago

2 comments

I am a personal development worker and it is my job to get people into work/training. I would like information that I can forward to my customers and some that I can distribute. Thank you
romeo

10 months ago

2 comments

i am interested in becoming a firefighter but i don,t have the money to go to school.i have a wife and three kids that depends on my income.i am always interested in helping others.what do i need to get started and when can i start?
jpstew27

11 months ago

2 comments

i am interested in becoming a firefighter and want to know what steps i need to take, what classes to take, and how i can i transfer to another department
GVG13K6

about 1 year ago

2780 comments

go into it with an open mind
Breann

about 1 year ago

758 comments

Good
USC

about 1 year ago

68 comments

After probation

1. KNOW YOUR JOB

2. MENTOR OTHERS

3. DONT GET LAZY GIVE 110%

4. PROMOTE TO MAKE CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

5. REALLY BE A "FAMILY" NOT JUST SAY IT
florafire638

about 1 year ago

2 comments

I'd have to say that step one is a must. Because in most of the beginning fire classes I have taken that is touche on quite a bit is knowing where the history of the fire service lies.
foxhound334

about 1 year ago

138 comments

step on is the one that people realy need to read
chfd120

about 1 year ago

410 comments

Seems like they have most of it covered. Very good article(s).
lundon

about 1 year ago

2 comments

im planning on moving to vegas to become a firefighter where do i start??