What subjects do you take to become a firefighter?

Answer 1

You should be prepared to drive a fire truck, so driving would be one subject that would be good to know. Other than that, fire fighting is really its own subject.

You must be literate and physically fit. You must know first aid, CPR, and how to administer oxygen appropriate for the age and weight of a smoke inhalation victim if EM T's not on scene. You also need to know how to do the fireman's carry [over your shoulder] and be able to do it climbing up and down a ladder. You must know how to use and care for your equipment, how to follow orders, and how to work as part of a team. You should also understand the dynamics of fire and how to recognize when a structure is going to collapse.

This is a very demanding job. It can be very fulfilling, but can put pressure on your family life due to shift work and stress. Like police and MTs, you see people at their best and their worst. You must help EVERYBODY who needs you. There is no room in Public Service occupations for discrimination of any kind. Your local Fire department can help you with books to read, sample tests, ride-alongs, etc. This is not just a job, it is a vocation that demands dedication. Choose carefully and good luck.

Answer 2

There are certification courses for firefighters that include all of the basic topics and techniques for learning to be a rookie firefighter. They can usually be covered in a couple hundred hours.

For example, FF-1 in the NH Fire Academy is 6 weeks, 40 hours per week, for a total of 240 hours combined classroom and hands-on training and testing, using an 800-page textbook.

For the next level, FF-2, you would need another 140 hours or so.

There is a standardized curriculum (lesson plan) that must be covered, and you can view the list of topics at the IFSTA website, among others. IFSTA is the International Fire Service Training Association, of Oklahoma State University.

Answer 3

You need to know how to read well, do math, understand science. Firefighters go to training with the fire department they are hired by. This includes physical training and course work as well.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Depends where you are some states such as PA you don't need to take any classes to be a volunteer firefighter. In NJ you need to have your firefighter I cert

Answer 6

Fire science is greatly recommended as it focuses mainly on the study of fire, its behavior and common types of fires you will deal with. Chemistry and Biology are also involved as well as physics. Most firefighters are EMT's and paramedics, so human anatomy is also essential. Many of these sciences are applied to firefighting. I'm currently a biology major with hopes of being a career firefighter, and I can tell you that many of the courses can be applied to firefighting.

Answer 7

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