firefightersBy: heather slater

I. firefightersA .how to become a firefighter

1.requirements

2.requirements 3.what you need to know

4.what you need to know

B. basic information1.job

2.person

3. benefits

C. pictures 1.fire trucks2.uniform3.hoses

How to become a firefighter

Wait until you are at least 18 years of age before applying for this position.

Complete high school and receive a diploma or GED, a general equivalency diploma. It isn't necessary to attend college. However, some individuals have found it easier to have their applications accepted or to advance within the department if they have also attended a 2-year degree program for fire protection engineering, fire science or a related field.

Find out about other requirements that might exist depending on the city or county in which you are applying. These can include, but are not limited to, passing a civil service examination, attending a training program or obtaining various certifications.

How to become a firefighter

Get a physical and make sure that you are in excellent physical health. This will be checked with a mandatory physical from the fire department to which you apply. Your vision must be at least 20/30 with or without corrective lenses.

Obtain certification as an emergency medical technician. Fires involve medical incidents, so this type of training is essential in becoming a firefighter. This is usually explained during any training sessions. Plus, it does not take that long to accomplish.

Get your driver's license if you don't already have one. In some cities, the applicant must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Undergo a probationary period as a firefighter. Anyone who is interested in becoming a firefighter in Pennsylvania should contact their local fire department for details.

What you need to know about becoming a firefighter You must be 18 years of age and older

You must have your high school diploma or your GED

Do your research on firefighters

Make sure its what you want to do

What you need to know about becoming a firefighterBegin to prepare yourself for the exam Take the exam before you start training Complete the training program Find your job or position as a firefighter

Information about firefighters Firefighting is the act of extinguishing

fires.

A firefighter fights fires to prevent loss of life, and/or destruction of property and the environment.

Firefighting is a skilled job that takes a professionals who had spent years in training

Information about firefighters are rescuers extensively

trained primarily to put out hazardous fires

rescue people from car incidents, collapsed and burning buildings and other such situations.

The fire service, or fire and rescue service, also known in some countries as the fire brigade or fire department, are some of the emergency services.

Firefighters benefits

Lifelong medical coverage for you and your family

Growth opportunities Flexible work schedules Up to four weeks paid vacation per year Generous pension

Pictures of firefighters and fire trucks

They can weigh anywhere from 8,000 lbs to 56,000 lbs.

Pictures of firefighters and firetrucks

Firefighters' turnout gear is made of "PBI Gold" fabric. It's made of a fabric called "polybenzimidazole" woven with kevlar. PBI fabric is unique in that it is completely unable to burn or melt, even if you poured gasoline on it and set it on fire.

Pictures of firefighters and firetrucks

Firefighters normally use hose sections of 50 feet so that they can add sections or take away sections to make the needed length.

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