Question:

I want to become a firefighter - what do I need to do?


Answer:

Training, education and other requirements for firefighters vary from state to state and from locality to locality. If you want to become a career firefighter, the best thing to do is to contact the fire department's personnel office to find out what the employment requirements are. If you want to become a volunteer firefighter within your community, schedule an appointment with the Chief of the department or a designated officer to talk about the requirements. Additional information on the volunteer fire service may be found on the National Volunteer Fire Council's Web site.


Last Updated: 2007-01-08 14:16:43.0

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