do you need a college education to be a firefighter?

Question

how do you become one 2

Answer 1

More and more departments are now requiring that applicants must have an fire science associates degree to apply and take the test. However, there are many departments that do not have any requirements but a high school diploma. You simply take a civil service test and if you do well enough you may be invited back for an oral interview and then a physical test. Every department has different requirements and all are extremely competitive. It is not unusual to have 500 people applying and taking the test for one or two job openings. No kidding. Good luck.

Answer 2

No. Not in most areas. You can become a volunteer firefighter too. Paid or volunteer, you have to complete a tough training course for firefighters approved by your local county. I still recommend going to college.

Answer 3

In my area, you can be a volunteer with no education. If you want a paid position, they prefer candidates that have some classes. You can find them at your local Community College. It is not mandatory, but I tried twice and always lost to the guys with the classes.

Answer 4

it helps if you want to move up to chief, but if you just want to become one, you MUST meet the requirements set by the department yopu want to work for. the hardest is the physical exertions you'll have to perform. and you'll also have to pass any written tests they require since not all are physical. a solid educational background helps.

Answer 5

I think they have special schools for that....check out this site...
http://www.uscollegesearch.org/firefighting-colleges.html

Good luck to you!

Answer 6

I'd recommend the University of Nevada - Reno at:

http://fireacademy.unr.edu/

VERY EMPRESSIVE PROGRAM.