How to Become a
Firefighter

Welcome to How to Become a
Firefighter. If you are seriously driven to become a
firefighter, we salute you. Firefighting is challenging,
interesting, rewarding, and one of America's top jobs. In
fact, we saw one survey recently that showed firefighting as
the most respected career in the U. S., ahead of doctors and
even college professors.
That's the good
news. The
not-so-good news is that it is not easy to become a
firefighter.
It would be nice if you could just walk down to your
local fire station, hand in an application, and start the
next day, but it just doesn't work that way. In fact, firefighting
has become such a desirable occupation, that the
competition for every opening in just about every fire
department has become fierce.
This site is organized to help
you overcome that competition and land your dream job.
Hereߣs the key to the buttons at
the left.
Where to find firefighting
jobs. Information that can help you find firefighter job
openings.
Preparing to become a
firefighter. This page discusses and lists those
prerequisites you need to know to become a
firefighter.
Submitting an
application. Where to get an application and what
you need to know to ensure it will be filed on time.
The firefighter hiring
process. This section describes in detail the process
you must go through in order to get hired as a
firefighter.
Firefighter
requirements. This page lists firefighter
requirements from three cites as examples of what may be
required if you apply to become a firefighter.
Standing out from the
crowd. Read this section to learn those things you can
do to stand out from the competition and look like the best
applicant possible.
Applying for the job.
Applying for a firefighter position is not as simple as
stopping by your local fire station and asking for an
application. This secrtion will teach what you need to know
to get an application and submit it correctly.
Typical firefighter written
examination. The written exam you will be required to
take ߝ and pass ߝ will not be an easy one. But this page
will give you the information you need to maximize your
chances of getting a great score. This page also has links
to sample questions.
The Interview.
The next step
to winning that dream job is an interview with a hiring
committee. Many candidates fail in this area. But if you
follow our advice, you can ace the interview.
Physical
test.
Step three in the hiring process will be a physical test.
Go to this page to see what you will most likely be asked
to do. Again, be prepared and you cannot help but
succeed.
Firefighter salaries.
What you will get paid as a firefighter may not be as
important to you as the job itself, but weߣre sure youߣll
want to know what you can expect to earn. Go to this section
to see some typical salaries.
We wish you well on your quest
to become a firefighter. It is a noble and vital job and one
that will test your intelligence, communication skills,
physical ability and your talent for problem solving.
Firefighting
equipment. If you are interested in what equipment
you will be using and what clothing you will be wearing as a
firefighter, this page lists and describes both clothing and
equipment.
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