I am currently 17 years old, and I am interested in joining the fire department when I am 18 (as a volunteer). Does anyone know if volunteers need to go to an academy, or is that just for a career firefighters? Thanks for your help
2006-11-12 12:25:48 · 5 answers · asked by mrd2689 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You do have to go through some fire safety classes but it's not a full blown academy like a career firefighter does. But just like some else said talk to someone at the fire department in your neighborhood, they will answer any questions you may have.
2006-11-12 12:45:26 · answer #1 · answered by blestbrenfan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually you dont have to as a volunteer. Some require a couple classes in order to be reserve, you do need an academy as an apprentice. Volunteers and reserves gain their training as they work
2006-11-12 12:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by hoselay37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot of training and testing involved even with the volunteer ff. Go talk to the folks at the station. They would love to give you the info you need.
2006-11-12 12:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you have to go thru the academy where they can teach you those fire fighting skills to prepare for your firefighter job...
2006-11-12 12:28:18 · answer #4 · answered by Adrien 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure as heck hope you have to still attend that, it might not only save a life, might save yours also.
2006-11-12 12:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋