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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