New guy here with a question about firefighting - Firehouse Forums

rocket455 · 02-12-2003, 11:44 AM

Greeting all:

I'm considering a career in fire/emt and wanted to ask what to do as far as looking for employment. I live in Georgia in Gwinnett County and wanted to apply for a Firefighter I position. In the mean time could you tell me, if possible, how does one become a fire/emt?

I've read about the fire I testing. Is this something they teach you when you're recruited into the fire training school? I'm clueless about this and wanted some advice from others. If any of you guys are fire/emt in Gwinnett can you give me any info on how to apply and when the fire department might be hiring again.

Thanks for your time,

Andy Norris

Airborne · 02-12-2003, 11:52 AM

The best way to get the answers for your area or a specific department would be to call them. Don't be afraid to do so, they are always happy to talk to people who want to become a FF.

GrovFire25 · 02-12-2003, 05:52 PM

Welcome..
2 things to start with.
If you have a volunteer department in your town join it and learn as much as you can. Get your EMT too. That way you'll have the basis for the 2 major parts of the job, Fire and EMS.
If you are really serious about the job after that go to school and get a fire science degree.

Good Luck

02-12-2003, 11:44 AM	#1
rocket455 MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 20	New guy here with a question about firefighting Greeting all: I'm considering a career in fire/emt and wanted to ask what to do as far as looking for employment. I live in Georgia in Gwinnett County and wanted to apply for a Firefighter I position. In the mean time could you tell me, if possible, how does one become a fire/emt? I've read about the fire I testing. Is this something they teach you when you're recruited into the fire training school? I'm clueless about this and wanted some advice from others. If any of you guys are fire/emt in Gwinnett can you give me any info on how to apply and when the fire department might be hiring again. Thanks for your time, Andy Norris

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02-12-2003, 11:52 AM	#2
Airborne MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN, USA Posts: 450	The best way to get the answers for your area or a specific department would be to call them. Don't be afraid to do so, they are always happy to talk to people who want to become a FF.

02-12-2003, 05:52 PM	#3
GrovFire25 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New England Posts: 79	Welcome.. 2 things to start with. If you have a volunteer department in your town join it and learn as much as you can. Get your EMT too. That way you'll have the basis for the 2 major parts of the job, Fire and EMS. If you are really serious about the job after that go to school and get a fire science degree. Good Luck

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