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Salmonid · 04-01-2003, 07:20 PM

I'm 26 yrs old and have been working (unhappily)in technology for several years. I've always wanted to become a firefighter and recently decided I had to pursue it. I have no idea where to begin. Can you guys point me towards a resource that would explain the best ways to get started. Is it worthwhile to get a fire science degree first? It sounds as though becoming a firefighter/paramedic is the best way to go. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
-Kyle

Kobersteen · 04-01-2003, 09:01 PM

There are several threads with advice about getting a start.

As for the paramedic question. Without a doubt, being a paramedic will truly make you more marketable and more likely to get hired.

Good luck!

CaptBob · 04-02-2003, 03:00 AM

Check out the Career Articles on this firehouse.com web site by clicking here: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/sec...sp?sectionId=8

Captain Bob

www.eatstress.com

04-01-2003, 07:20 PM	#1
Salmonid Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 2	Wanna Be I'm 26 yrs old and have been working (unhappily)in technology for several years. I've always wanted to become a firefighter and recently decided I had to pursue it. I have no idea where to begin. Can you guys point me towards a resource that would explain the best ways to get started. Is it worthwhile to get a fire science degree first? It sounds as though becoming a firefighter/paramedic is the best way to go. Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! -Kyle

04-01-2003, 09:01 PM	#2
Kobersteen Rabble rouser Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Fairfax County (VA) Fire & Rescue Dept. Posts: 515	There are several threads with advice about getting a start. As for the paramedic question. Without a doubt, being a paramedic will truly make you more marketable and more likely to get hired. Good luck! __________________ Member IACOJ - Building crust and full of lust... "It's okay to to scared, just don't be chicken." - Clark

04-02-2003, 03:00 AM	#3
CaptBob Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,932	Career Articles Check out the Career Articles on this firehouse.com web site by clicking here: http://cms.firehouse.com/content/sec...sp?sectionId=8 Captain Bob www.eatstress.com

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