How do you become a firefighter?

you can become a volunteer or you can find the local place where you can take the cpat test.

Start as a volunteer. It's a great way to learn what it's about... and you get a jump on the education.

If you like it after seeing everything you have to learn... see if that dept has a program to send you to the training academy. If they dont, scholarships and grants are available just for that. GI Bill can be used as well. It's really not hard to get certified, with all the budget cuts lately... it may be hard to get hired somewhere without experience.

Instructions

Step 1:
Be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).

Step 2:
Pass a rigorous test of physical strength and stamina, a medical exam and a drug screening.

Step 3:
Find out what real firefighters do. This isn't "Backdraft"; it's alternately dirty, dangerous and dull. If this is still your dream, read on.

Step 4:
Keep yourself in top physical condition. The fire-fighting exam is very demanding, as is the work itself.

Step 5:
Take basic CPR and whatever other emergency medical procedure training is available to you. A growing percentage of calls to fire departments are in response to medical emergencies.

Step 6:
Apply to take the fire-fighting exams. You can get all the necessary information from your state or local fire department.

Step 7:
Complete your local fire department's training program. Many municipal fire departments have a two- to four-month program of classroom instruction and practical training covering fire-fighting techniques, fire prevention, hazardous materials and emergency medical procedures.

Step 8:
Successfully complete your department's probationary period of employment, which can last from three to six months.

http://www.ehow.com/how_8107_become-firefighter.html

The first thing you have to do is 100% commit to become a firefighter. If you don't, then there are plenty of people who are standing in line before who are more committed and frankly deserve the job.

Once you are committed it is simply a matter of finding out what department you want to work for, then figuring out what you need to achieve to work there. I also recommend getting a mentor, preferable someone who works for the department you would like to work for.

I am a firefighter myself and I coach and teach people how to become firefighters.

http://www.tobecomeafirefighter.com
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