Im looking forward to a career in fire fighting after I graduate.
And from what I understand you have to pass a fitness and drug test aswell as complete 2 years of training.
i dont know if that is true, could you please help me.
2007-02-20 09:10:03 · 7 answers · asked by Indio 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends on the state and city you are applying for. The most common things you will have to do is fill out a app. then they will mail you a letter to come in and take a general apptitude test along with possibly hundreds of other applicants. If you score high enough on that test you will be sent a letter for a physical and physical apptitude test, and if you still score high enough on that you will get to do a polygraph and another interview with a panel of fire officers. then possibly be lucky enough to get hired. it is along process be patient.
2007-02-20 12:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by sheets0681 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends are where you apply.
Written test:
Physical Agility/Ability Test:
Psychological Test:
Interview:
Then if hired, some FD's will have you complete their academy(Such as St.Louis and Chicago). Then you will need to become an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic.
There is a entire list of State Certifications, plus Federal(D.O.D) if you want certain positions. Advice: Get on a volunteer FD while waiting for experience and get your foot in the door.
2007-02-20 10:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
State certifications are required for firefighters just as they are for law enforcement.
There is generally a basic standard of training no matter where you go...however, each state has it's own "minimum" standards.
Your best bet is to search the internet for "Minimum Firefighter Requirements for
Additionally, public service employees are ALWAYS happy to discuss their jobs to the public! Stop by a local fire department and talk to them in person....you'll be glad you did!
Best wishes!
2007-02-20 09:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is two years or not, but you do have to do some training. You also have to have a special permit to drive the trucks. Requirements vary by county or city.
I hope you become a firefighter. It is a very honorable job.
2007-02-20 09:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by Whiz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be nuts I have alot of friends who are firefighters. It a job for crazy people. people are running out of a burning houses and the firefighters are running in.:)
2007-02-21 00:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by watchman_1900 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can put out the fire without the fire engine and no hands, you're hired.
2007-02-20 09:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by guy o 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, u r on the right track, yet also must be a U.S. Citizen!
2007-02-20 09:21:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋