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Five Steps To Becoming a Firefighter

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Ever wonder what you need to do to break into the fire service?

Written by Battalion Chief Paul Lepore, author of three best selling firefighter career how-to books, this 5-step guide offers aspiring firefighters unique insight on how to best position yourself for a successful firefighting career and what to expect your first year on the job.

A special section by former Navy SEAL and public safety fitness expert Stew Smith, CSCS, will help you get back into shape or enhance your current fitness routines to ensure you will breeze through the physical aspects at the academy.

This FREE guide is available exclusively to FireLink members.

Five Steps to Becoming a Firefighter Introduction

Step 1: Learn About the Fire and Rescue Service

Step 2: Decide if You’re Ready

Step 3: Navigating the Hiring Process

Step 4: Preparing for the Academy

Step 5: What to Expect Your First Year

Five Steps To Becoming a Firefighter – Dowload the ebook

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lundon

4 days ago

2 comments

im planning on moving to vegas to become a firefighter where do i start??
Martin

18 days ago

4 comments

I live in San Francisco,Ca. Have a bachelor's degree in international business. Want to become a firefighter now...how do i get started? what classes do i need to enroll in...EMT,Firefighter I? What's the first step/class?
luirg11

29 days ago

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hi , im 17 i live in southern california and where i live we usually get at least 2 fires per year and ive seen how firefighters work and i love it . My dream is to be a firefighter , I want to know what i have to do to get started.
FFMirby

about 1 month ago

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Hi, I'm only 20 I did 2 years with the L.A County Fire Dept Explorers I went on calls and worked around the station and loved every minute of it. I'm about to take my Haz-Mat first responder class as well as Fire Prevention Organization course I've already taken Fire Technology can someone help me to guide me in the right direction to become a firefighter. I don't care what department or what state to become a firefighter as long as I can do what I've been wanting to do for 15 years.
Eddie_A5

about 1 month ago

2 comments

I would like to become a firefighter I am 18 years of age, I completed the emt basic course and i will begin college in september I would love to have more information about becoming a fireman
mike2008

about 1 month ago

14 comments

im leaving in south carolina ,the station ,is im from to my house,i would like a be a volunteer;126 pine wood circle.lyman
kbernoir

2 months ago

90 comments

THIS IS GOOD STUFF!!
eddiedavid

2 months ago

2 comments

im in southern california with no exsperience of being a fire fighter i love helping people and i think this will be a great carrer choice for me how do i get started
gosborn32

3 months ago

4 comments

I am interested in becoming a firefighter and I am trying to find out exactly what classes I have to take etc.
ruvo

4 months ago

2 comments

i have 5 years of fighting wild fires but now i want to become an urban firefighter what do i need to do to get my foot in the door
BGriffin2203

5 months ago

4 comments

I am currently enrolled in The Columbia College Fire Science/ Fire Academy and know that I want to become a career Fire Fighter. I have currently submitted my resume fot a seasonal position for the Forestry Technician in Fire Fighting and woulld like to know about other possible routes to be a great asset fot a California Fire Department. Thanks; BGriffiin2203
TankM1

5 months ago

2 comments

Hi. Im 26 and have been a foreman for a roofing crew in New Jersey since i was 20. Im soon to be married and wanted to make a career change. This has been a life-long aspiration. My Grandfather is a retired Chief of Cinnaminson Fire Co. I have aunts and uncles who are all serving as volunteers. I thought it was about time to do what i always wanted to do and make it my career. Any helpful tips and advice to make this happen would be much appreciated. Thank You.
jrabe

6 months ago

2 comments

im currently a cpl. in the marine corps, im stationed in iraq and will be comming back to the states in about 3 months, i will finish my four years in august and wanted to become a firefighter in florida if anyone has any advice or tips that would be great
ANITAMELENDEZ

6 months ago

4 comments

Hello all, just a question I have completed my prevention 1a,1b, & 1c and would like to know what is a good course to follow up with ? i am really wanting to persue a career in this field.
SummerB_1415

7 months ago

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Hey guys, im wanting to become a firefighter, but I have no experience, at all. I have many firefighting friends that shows and has explained alot of stuff I'll need to know, n Im wanting to give it a shot. Any advice? Should I join a volenteer dept., try putting in applications, or going through training first?