2007-03-04 15:55:49 · 5 answers · asked by Denny P 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
work out
2007-03-04 15:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Pop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your age and education, but I can give you some general answers. If you are out of high school, go to college. You don't have to necessarily get a degree, but your potential employers in these areas like to see the effort of continuing education.
If you have a job, stay with that employer for at least a year or two. Skipping around on jobs or periods of unemployment look bad on an application and background investigation.
For fire fighting, try to get a job as an ambulance driver. That will give you an "in" because most fire fighters today need to also be EMT's or paramedics. This training doesn't hurt for law enforcement either.
Stay out of trouble. Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Don't do stupid things (usually related to use of drugs and/or alcohol).
Watch your spending. A credit check is part of the process. Public service agencies are looking for stable, responsible employees.
Visit your local fire training and police academies. Call first. This shows an interest. Call the recruiters and ask thenm this same question - they are sure to offer great advice.
If you are a high school student, try to get an internship for school credit. Also, ask about the ride-along policy. And join the local police explorer post or fire fighter group. Where I live, it's a public service explorer program that includes fire, police and search & rescue. I was a Captain of my police explorer post.
If you go to a community college, you can take courses in fire science and/or criminal justice along with the required general education courses. I even took a 9-week course on how to take a police oral interview. I aced the interview!
If you're gunna go into law enforcement, make sure you English is up to snuff, especially writing. The basic requirements for law enforcement are the abilities to write a good report, learn and practice good officer-safety techniques, drive safely, deal with people, multi-task and remain calm under stress. The rest just falls into place, and many of these apply to fire-fighting as well.
If you have time, do some volunteer work. This shows committment to your community. A good way to start would be to learn first aid & CPR, then become an instructor in same and teach it to the public. Volunteer work looks great on a resume.
Good luck! Both professions are very honorable.
2007-03-04 16:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by jimmyjohn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PHYSICAL FIT----
KEEP CLEAN RECORD
KEEP MENTAL FIT
KEEP COMMUNITY FIT..GOOD IMAGE....
POSITIVE SPEAKING.....
TAKE SHOOTING CLASSES--NOT FAST DRAW..MARKSMAN SHOOTING...LEARN TO SHOOT SAFELY AND ACCURATE..
KEEP EYES TRAINING---LEARN TO OBSERVE...SEE--AND REMEMBER--
READ TAGS AND INSPECTION STICKERS...
LEARN YOUR DIFF STATE LICENSE PLATE VEH TAGS..
BE OBSERVATE.....
TAK E JUDO/SELF DEFENSE MARITAL ARTS CLASS..
21 YEARS OF AGES IS AGE OF POLICE OFFICER CERTIFICATION..COLLEGE EVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE IS A GREAT STEP IN POLICE WORK...
YOU MIGHT GET WORK AS A DISPATCHER IN COMMUNICATIONS IF YOU SHOW IN SHERIFF OFFICE OR CITY POLICE.. THE SKILLS AND DETERMINATION WHILE IN SCHOOL (COLLEGE).
SIMILAR SKILLS WILL HELP YOU IN FIRE FIGHTING ALSO..
2007-03-04 16:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get arrested
2007-03-04 15:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by lecrackzor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't be gay
2007-03-04 16:04:51 · answer #5 · answered by cyguysd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋