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what do i need to be a firefighter?
im a hard working person and i love helping others as well. I like trying new things and getting new hobbies. I like listening to music, dancing, hanging out wit friends, and the outside in general #music
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Lauren’s Answer
Hi Anayah,
Have you checked out the requirements to join the FDNY?
https://www.joinfdny.com/careers/firefighter/
Seems like a lot of work and a huge commitment but if you create a plan, and break all of this out into smaller bite-sized goals, with a timeline, eventually you'll get there, and it will all be worth it :)
I would recommend finding a mentor in this field who can guide you. I haven't checked the site, but I'm sure there's a contact at the FDNY who can help connect you to resources (informationals, mentors). Best of luck to you!
Have you checked out the requirements to join the FDNY?
https://www.joinfdny.com/careers/firefighter/
Seems like a lot of work and a huge commitment but if you create a plan, and break all of this out into smaller bite-sized goals, with a timeline, eventually you'll get there, and it will all be worth it :)
I would recommend finding a mentor in this field who can guide you. I haven't checked the site, but I'm sure there's a contact at the FDNY who can help connect you to resources (informationals, mentors). Best of luck to you!
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Elijah’s Answer
Hi Anayah,
Becoming a firefighter is a lot of hardwork. Those individuals put their lives on the line everyday to protect us. It is important to understand that this job goes beyond just helping people, but actually saving lives.
To answer your question now, at minimum most firefighters graduate from high school or GED and go on to become an EMT (some departments might require this). If you were to attend college, a degree in fire science would for sure advance your career. Next steps would be, volunteer and get some hands-on experience as an EMT, take up some fire technology classes, have a clean background, apply to the department and understand the hiring process, and lastly, stop in at a fire station to meet with the crew and ask questions to gain more information about the life of a firefighter!
Becoming a firefighter is a lot of hardwork. Those individuals put their lives on the line everyday to protect us. It is important to understand that this job goes beyond just helping people, but actually saving lives.
To answer your question now, at minimum most firefighters graduate from high school or GED and go on to become an EMT (some departments might require this). If you were to attend college, a degree in fire science would for sure advance your career. Next steps would be, volunteer and get some hands-on experience as an EMT, take up some fire technology classes, have a clean background, apply to the department and understand the hiring process, and lastly, stop in at a fire station to meet with the crew and ask questions to gain more information about the life of a firefighter!