I’m presently locked into my current job until June 07’ and looking at becoming a firefighter then. I don’t have any on-the-job experience in the firefighting. Does anyone know of a good place to start?
2006-08-17 03:53:30 · 16 answers · asked by ujenfo 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Granted volunteering is a good place to gain experiance, and a GREAT place to pick up bad habits. Most paid departments prefer you know little so they can train you their way. If I were you I'd look at obtaining a college degree, It will be a huge asset towards promotions. Good luck
2006-08-18 08:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by Farmboy45696 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband used to be a firefighter, and has looked into getting back into that again. The best place to start is with being a volunteer. Talk with your local fire department and see what they do in regards to that.
2006-08-17 11:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by Amber I 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Become a volunteer. Fire departments are always looking for volunteers. You may also want to look at taking some courses through your local community college that deal with safety/hazard issues. Good Luck to You!
2006-08-24 16:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by CxeLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every big city in the world has a fire training academy that usually runs 2 classes per year. You get through that, you can pretty much write your own ticket to fight fires anywhere in the world. There are a few websites that you can sign up for e-mail notifications for classes. The best one is: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/section/content.jsp?sectionId=8
2006-08-24 23:00:08 · answer #4 · answered by bixdix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer departments are a great place to start. You get your feet wet, see it isnt like it is on tv and get some training. A combination department is even better, half volunteer half career. THey might give you all your training and a job.
2006-08-18 09:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by dewey2412 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Volunteer firefighting. I would also look into getting EMTB certified.
2006-08-22 22:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you live in an area that has volunteer fire departments go and join I was a volunteer fire fighter for 15 years and loved it good luck you chose a noble career.
2006-08-17 11:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by jeffkuehn15057 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try being a volunteer firefighter.
2006-08-23 15:35:41 · answer #8 · answered by april j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why not volunteer
you can also take courses on info on firefighting you would need standard first aid/cpr to start and be physically fir for a start
2006-08-17 11:01:26 · answer #9 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Volenteer EMS paramedic, or firefighter.
2006-08-25 10:11:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋