FireBeater

When you were younger, you might have worn a mini red firefighter hat and told anyone who asked that you were going to be a firefighter when you grew up. Now that you’re actually grown up, it’s possible to turn those dreams into realities. Firefighters have a tough jobthey run into burning buildings while everyone else is running out. Every day, brave firefighters risk their lives for the sake of others. Their jobs aren’t easy, and neither was their path to the firehouse. If you’re serious about becoming a firefighter, here are some of the basics:First, you have to be at least 18 and have your high school diploma or GED. You’ll have to pass a rigorous physical strength and stamina test, take a medical exam, and pass a drug test in order to be considered for employment. Contact your state or local fire department to sign up for the firefighting exams. You’ll need basic CPR training and other medical training available to you because often, firefighters are called to a fireless scene to respond to medical emergencies. You can prepare for these exams by reading material from your local library or taking classes at community colleges. Once you’ve passed the exam, you’ll need to complete a training program at your fire department. These programs can be two to four months long and include classroom instruction as well as fire fighting training techniques. Once you’ve completed the course you’ll be an expert how to approach a fire and put it out, fire prevention, hazardous materials, and emergency medical procedures. Finally, you’ll become employed as a probationary staff member for three to six months before achieving ultimate firefighter status.

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