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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
Martin
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I live in San Francisco,Ca. Have a bachelor's degree in international business. Want to become a firefighter now...how do i get started? what classes do i need to enroll in...EMT,Firefighter I? What's the first step/class?
luirg11
about 1 year ago
2 comments
hi , im 17 i live in southern california and where i live we usually get at least 2 fires per year and ive seen how firefighters work and i love it . My dream is to be a firefighter , I want to know what i have to do to get started.
FFMirby
about 1 year ago
6 comments
Hi, I'm only 20 I did 2 years with the L.A County Fire Dept Explorers I went on calls and worked around the station and loved every minute of it. I'm about to take my Haz-Mat first responder class as well as Fire Prevention Organization course I've already taken Fire Technology can someone help me to guide me in the right direction to become a firefighter. I don't care what department or what state to become a firefighter as long as I can do what I've been wanting to do for 15 years.
Eddie_A5
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I would like to become a firefighter I am 18 years of age, I completed the emt basic course and i will begin college in september I would love to have more information about becoming a fireman
mike2008
about 1 year ago
12 comments
im leaving in south carolina ,the station ,is im from to my house,i would like a be a volunteer;126 pine wood circle.lyman
kbernoir
about 1 year ago
90 comments
THIS IS GOOD STUFF!!
eddiedavid
about 1 year ago
2 comments
im in southern california with no exsperience of being a fire fighter i love helping people and i think this will be a great carrer choice for me how do i get started
gosborn32
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I am interested in becoming a firefighter and I am trying to find out exactly what classes I have to take etc.
ruvo
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i have 5 years of fighting wild fires but now i want to become an urban firefighter what do i need to do to get my foot in the door
BGriffin2203
about 1 year ago
6 comments
I am currently enrolled in The Columbia College Fire Science/ Fire Academy and know that I want to become a career Fire Fighter. I have currently submitted my resume fot a seasonal position for the Forestry Technician in Fire Fighting and woulld like to know about other possible routes to be a great asset fot a California Fire Department. Thanks; BGriffiin2203
TankM1
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi. Im 26 and have been a foreman for a roofing crew in New Jersey since i was 20. Im soon to be married and wanted to make a career change. This has been a life-long aspiration. My Grandfather is a retired Chief of Cinnaminson Fire Co. I have aunts and uncles who are all serving as volunteers. I thought it was about time to do what i always wanted to do and make it my career. Any helpful tips and advice to make this happen would be much appreciated. Thank You.
jrabe
about 1 year ago
2 comments
im currently a cpl. in the marine corps, im stationed in iraq and will be comming back to the states in about 3 months, i will finish my four years in august and wanted to become a firefighter in florida if anyone has any advice or tips that would be great
ANITAMELENDEZ
about 1 year ago
10 comments
Hello all, just a question I have completed my prevention 1a,1b, & 1c and would like to know what is a good course to follow up with ? i am really wanting to persue a career in this field.
SummerB_1415
about 1 year ago
214 comments
Hey guys, im wanting to become a firefighter, but I have no experience, at all. I have many firefighting friends that shows and has explained alot of stuff I'll need to know, n Im wanting to give it a shot. Any advice? Should I join a volenteer dept., try putting in applications, or going through training first?
ninos
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hello, im very interested in becoming a firefighter and well aware of all the hard work that is required for this career. Im currently attending Harry S. Truman college in Chicago and searching for any available positions in any fire station or any training to become a firefighter. If anyone has any information on how to obtain the right info for becoming a firefighter please let me know. Thank you.