Beginner 101

Have you come across this site just starting with the idea of becoming a firefighter? It can be quite comfusing if you are begining to gather information as a first timer with nobody helping you along the way. In this post we will give a very brief review of what it takes to become a Firefighter in the U.S.

  Please understand that there are more ways and processes to becoming a firefighter than what can be listed here. Much will depend on your locale and the type of department you are applying for. However; we want to give a brief overview of what you should expect. Its like asking the question "How can I make a thousand dollars?" Well, there are so many ways that you could never list them all here but you could expect to have to use certain perameters if you want to be successful. Here is the basic process to expect:

• Preparation
• Job Search
• Application
• Entrance Exam
• Physical Agility Test
• Interview
• Chiefs Interview
• Phsycological/medical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Tentative Offer of Employment

In the following post we will visit each one of these subjects to assit you with your endevors.