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Firefighters101

Should you consider this career?

Helping other's is great. Many people are afraid to be firefighter's because they think they might die in a fire. Contrary to belief, there aren't as many fatalities on the job as you would think.

If you are someone who enjoys helping others, isn't afriad of afire, and doesn't mind risking your life everyday, then this would be a great career choice for you.

Why is it appealing

Cool work vehicle

Cool uniforms

You get to save lives

The pay is well, considering the fact that you are not REQUIRED to obtain a degree first.

HOW THEY QUALIFY

apprenticeship programs that last up to 4 years

several weeks of training at fire academies

high school diploma

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QUALITIES THEY POSSESS

must work as well-trained teams to react quickly and to minimize injuries

need to be able to carry victims who cannot walk.

Physical stamina

Be courageous

communicate conditions at an emergency scene to other firefighters and to emergency-response crews

quickly evaluate emergency scenes and decide what to do

DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

Provide public education on fire safety

Clean and maintain equipment

Prepare written reports on emergency incidents

Treat victims’ injuries with emergency medical services

Find and rescue victims in emergency conditions

Put out fires

Drive emergency vehicles to emergencies