217874 111 Careers & Education Government Careers Firefighting Careers true Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:35:16 -0800 firefighter, careers, education, government, firefighting, career, becoming, training, course, path How To Become a Firefighter http://www.howcast.com/videos/217874-How-To-Become-a-Firefighter http://www.howcast.com/videos/217874-How-To-Become-a-Firefighter/edit approved 0 Tim_Jeffrey http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 227 86671 1 0 Step Educate yourself Educate yourself about firefighting by reading books and asking questions of firefighters.

]]> 86672 2 0 Step Acquire diploma or GED Achieve a high school diploma or GED by the age of 18 to qualify to become a firefighter.

]]> 86673 3 0 Tip Online firefighting programs accommodate those trying to change careers.

]]> 86674 4 0 Step Exercise to build stamina Maintain superior physical condition through rigorous exercises to prepare for firefighting demands.

]]> 86675 5 0 Step Take the test Prepare for and take written fire department exams. The tests can be taken multiple times.

]]> 86676 6 0 Step Pass medical and drug tests Register for and pass a medical exam and a drug screen.

]]> 86677 7 0 Tip Firefighters are often certified medical technicians, so look for C.P.R. classes and emergency training.

]]> 86678 8 0 Step Enter training Complete firefighter training, including prevention, technique, hazardous material education, and emergency medical procedures.

]]> 86679 9 0 Step Complete probation Complete the department’s probationary employment, which is three to six months, and you will be a full-fledged fire fighter.

]]> 86680 10 0 Fact A recent survey found firefighting to be the most respected career in America.

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