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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.
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thinkdontblink
7 months ago
2 comments
Hi My name is Eric(22), and I am currently a carpender of 4 years. I am Looking to switch professions to becoming a firefighter. I have always wanted to serve and protect, my father and all of his siblings are police officers, and my brother is currently serving in Afgahnistan.I was just married 6 months ago, and we together think that this is the next step toward doing somthing that I love, and setting a foundation for our future. Is there any way you can give me some info on how I can get the ball rolling? thanks
roberto1
7 months ago
4 comments
HELLO MY NAME IS ROBERT I AM CURRENTLY 17 TRYING TO PERSUE A DREAM IN BECOMING A FIREFIGHTER IN CALIFORNIA, DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHAT STEP I HAVE TO TAKE FIRST IN STARTING MY CAREER I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT
prince77
8 months ago
2 comments
Hello, I am Princeston im looking to become a firefighter in georgia, if anybody have any information on what step i have to take first in starting my career i would really appreciate it.
Thanks Alot
leninalvarado
8 months ago
2 comments
Hello my name is Lenin and I am looking to become a firefighter in Utah, if anybody has any information on the steps I need to take to start my career I would really appreciate it!
Thanks
evan_c
9 months ago
2 comments
Hi, my name is Evan i am trying to become a firefighter I am if anyone has any information of how i can do this this would be much apprciated
thanks
evanchristensen@live.ca
Delilicious
9 months ago
452 comments
Nice work guys....Delilicious ;)
cag514
9 months ago
2 comments
MY name is Chris, I really wanna become a firefighter when i turn 18. i have already done a little work with a volunteer work, but i wanna become a full time firefighter. is there anyone that can help me get started in that path. if so please email me at cag514@yahoo.com. thanks your help is much appreciated
phachey81
9 months ago
2 comments
My name is Peter, I've decided to finally persue a career as a firefighter at 27 years old. Its something I've always wanted to do, ever sinse I was a little kid. Unfortunately, I have absolutely no idea where to even start. If there's anyone out there that thinks they can help, or provide some insight or advice, it would be very much appreciated. Please respond via e-mail at PHachey81@yahoo.com. Serious responces only please.Thank you for your time and your help.
cherb32
9 months ago
14 comments
Thanks a lot!!
brandon334
10 months ago
4 comments
thanks for the information
BrownEyedGirl
11 months ago
26 comments
Thank-you for making this available!
Asia_Salazar
11 months ago
4 comments
Thank you very much!!
scottnash37
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I would like to get information about be comeing a firefighter.
skfd1
about 1 year ago
4 comments
any advice on online college courses? please help me!!!
journey
about 1 year ago
118 comments
Thank you Chief Paul Lepore :)