What is required to become a fireman?

Answer 1

well depends on what department you wanna join... most paids want atleast an emt basic some want an emt cardiac and there even some like fdny the just want a certified first responder.also it wouldn't hurt to get an asociates or bacholars degree in fire scienc eor some fire class. also get as many certifications as possibel like firefighter 1001 and 1002. you really don't need anything every thing should be taught to you at the academy

Answer 2

It takes...

• Fitness/Agility - Heart Attacks are the silent killer of Firefighters. Their heart rates and blood pressure will increase while inside of a burning building. And the fitness/agility is good for medical responses, also. It will help if ever performing CPR (which requires strength and energy to not tire out as quickly), lifting over-weight patients, and many other reasons.

• Knowledge - Training is the best thing that will keep Firefighters safe while working. There is a Firefighter saying that says,"Train like your life depends on it, Because it does."

• Focus - Firefighters must be aware of their surroundings when working at all times.

• Will - You have to like what you are doing; So if someone cannot stand to be a firefighter, they probably shouldn't be one.

usual Minimum Qualifications :

Pre-Service Fire Fighter Education & Training or NFPA 1001 Level I & II or Ontario Certified Firefighter

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

First Aid and C.P.R.-Level C

DZ Driver's License (usually)

Valid Physical Fitness Assessment (usually)

Vision 20/30 uncorrected

Qualifications Cities Prefer:

Rope Rescue

River Rescue

Ice Rescue

Hazardous Materials (I, II & III)

First Responder

Basic Trauma Life Support

Mechanical training and/or experience

Building Construction training and/or experience

Heavy Equipment training and/or experience

Electrical education and/or experience

Post-secondary education

Experience working as a Firefighter

Ability to swim, including Lifeguarding qualifications

Community Involvement

Second Language, including Sign Language

Answer 3

It varies state to state. But in most cases, you have to take various classes that leads to individual certifications. In NC for instance you have 18 or so classes for a total of 220 some hours to get a Firefighter 1 certification. Then you have 13 more classes for 150 some hours to get a Firefighter 2 certification. Then most paid departments make it mandatory to have at least a state certification of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The NC EMT program is about 200 hrs. Those are the basic certifications. After these, you also have driver classes, pump operator classes, rescue classes, various specialty classes, etc. Needless to say, you never quit training.

UNLESS, you are becoming a volunteer firefighter. Too become a VFF just go to the station, ask for an application, and wait until they let you know if you went through the meeting or not. If you have, You'll need to get your essential of firefighting class, that is only a 180 hour class. its not all at once. than, your company will pretty much take you from there.

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Answer 4

The life of a firefighter is very difficult. There are long hours and tons of training. It is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. You need to go to your local fire department and ask for a membership application to volunteer. More information is at http://www.ehow.com/how_8107_become-firefighter.html.

Answer 5

the skills are to help,be patient, be prepared to go into a fire, be able to provided the skills like professional without any limitations

Answer 6

Determination because of how you have to dedicate your time to training and sacrifice.

Answer 7

No skills you will be trianed on the job or at an academy