Become a firefighter?
Not sure where you live, but here in FL you must attend a fire academy prior to hiring on with a FD. You also will probably need to be an EMT prior to hiring on. Most FDs are ALS and want you to be and EMT at a minimum. The academy is 4-6 months long depending on whether you take a night class or day class. It consists of nearly 400 hours of classroom and drill hours. FL has the highest standards for training and is accepted by the PRO BOARD which is a national certification and accepted in 43 other states. Outside of FL, other FDs will hire you on as a probie firefighter and put you through their academy, but usually there is a waiting list, especially in the bigger cities NY, Chicago, Phoenix, Cincinnati, LA, etc. The others are right, it is very physically demanding, but it's also very mentally demanding. The Essentials of Firefighting IV is the book most academies use as the main instruction manual for the basics of firefighting. Good luck in your endeavors! And remember our motto "Everyone goes home!"
How do i become a Firefighter?
For me both departments I have worked for have had their own academy to train you on everything you need to start out as a basic firefighter. Now it isn't a bad idea to volunteer and get some certs to help you out but no major payed fire department will hire you without training you. You need to understand its not a normal job. It takes, strength, durability, endurance, and you need to be ok with seeing things you might not like. It really is more a lifestyle then just a job and your coworkers become your family over time. I would say stay fit, apply anywhere you can since most places see thousands of applicants and can only hire so many, and dont get discouraged if it takes a long time! From my application going in to my first day at the academy for the city Im with now took 2 years 2 months. Go to the websites or departments and ask/apply to them anyway you can (some offer applications others just offer a "contact list" which notifies you when/where you will apply an official application. And know that some places require you to be a resident to apply or to be a resident by the time you start so find out that information as well. GOOD LUCK!
There was a time when most fire departments had strict age limits for firefighter candidates, but in recent years most departments have relaxed these requirements, or in some cases have eliminated them entirely. Still, age is an important factor for anyone seeking to work until they are eligible for full retirement benefits which is usually a minimum of 20 years, although this varies considerably from state to state. There is a current trend in many areas to increase this time frame in order to keep retirement systems solvent in future years. Regardless of the specifics, it is generally advisable to secure an appointment at a relatively young age in order to maximize the employee’s benefit. The physical demands of the job also tend to favor the young, however age is not as important as maintaining physical stamina.I must say that 27 years of age is certainly not too old to begin employment as a firefighter. In fact, it may be close to the optimal age for many candidates in terms of physical fitness and maturity. Education is often not a requirement, but that is not to say that it is not important because today, most entry level recruits have some formal college education. Keep in mind too that many candidates take the examination more than once for many different departments. Practice makes perfect and it often takes several attempts to achieve an aggregate score that will be competitive against many of the highly qualified people that apply for these coveted jobs. The hiring list may also last for several years or more, so that is also a factor that must be considered in many cases, because it can be a very long and frustrating process. So, 27 years old is a great age to begin your fire service career and you will probably find that there are others who will be much older than that depending on the size of your recruit class. My final advice is to prepare like your life depended on it and you will likely achieve your dream of becoming a firefighter.
How do you become a firefighter on the Sims 3?
qo to the police station or the fire station (watever its called) And click on it and it should have a option for qetinq a job there.
If you are wanting to become a volunteer it can be as simple as going to your neighborhood fire station and signing up for the next training class.Becoming a paid firefighter can be quite a bit more lengthy, sometimes taking several years. Many won't make it and will give up.The first step in landing a firefighter's job is to find out about when applications will be accepted by a county, city, state, or private industry. The next step would be taking a written test. Then there is a physical agility test and an oral interview. If you make it to the top of the list the entity will likely perform a background check to make sure that you are not a convicted felon or are otherwise untrustworthy. Some departments also conduct psychological examination. Most departments have a doctor go through your medical history and examine you.Once you are on the job you will be put in a fire academy that can last for three months or more. At this point you are on the job, subject to a probationary review period that is typically six months to a year (or more). But it all starts with the desire to become a firefighter.There are certain things that you can do to enhance your chances to land a career as a firefighter. Volunteer, if possible. If your local community college has classes in "Fire Science" or something similar, take them. Most departments favor EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) of any level. All departments like employees with a good education. Continue going to school. Learn a trade or skill. You can also land a job with the U.S.F.S. or B.L.M during the summer months. The odds of landing a job as a firefighter are about a hundred to one. You will need a back-up skill to get you through life if you can't land a job in this field. In some area this is a very competitive field. Good luck.
Can a foreigner become a firefighter in the U.S.?
Theoretically, let me say this again . . . theoretically, you could become a firefighter in some areas of the country as "just" a Green Card holder. But in the real life, there are 100 applicants for 1 job, which pays way over $100K per year, by the way, so you'll need (1) US citizenship, (2) certification as a Paramedic, be healthy as an ox, and a resume that will make many people's head spin in order to be the one out of one-hundred. So run marathon, go to the gym, eat healthy, become an EMT, then a Paramedic, and once you have been a Green Card holder for 5 years, a U.S. citizen, and you'll have a shot.