How to become a firefighter in Arizona

Tuesday, July 16, 2013


Arizona's firefighter qualifications may be rigorous in that you have several criteria that must be met. Being 18 years old is certainly one of qualifications you have to meet before proceeding to enter the firefighter career. However, if you're not 18, then you've time for it to plan before entering the job's career .More hours means more opportunities for growth in addition to a more diversified background. Possessing more skills than these required is an additional benefit you'll have over other applicants. Please continue reading more information.

1-Graduate from high school graduation or get yourself a GED (General Education Development) test. This might appear to be a minor qualification; in Arizona it can be mandatory.


2-Go ahead and take Arizona's drivers license and make certain you pass with flying colors. You might be required to drive the firefighting truck.


3-Enroll in a gym that will allow you to perform various workouts including cardio, strength and aerobics. Three forms of workouts will allow you to give the physical tests which will be given later on.

4-Pass the physical agility test, a physiological examination, a written test and practical exam. This part will need a little while from you, so be sure you set plenty aside from your schedule.

5-Receive the Arizona State Firefighter I and II certifications (Find out more below)

6-Find the Arizona State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (Find out more below)

7-Enroll in an initial Responder Operations course to get your FRO certification (Find out more below)

8-Arizona fire department requires a good background check as well as the applicants must pass, so that you can even be eligible for an oral board interview.

9-Apply for open positions by calling local fire stations for vacancies. Whenever they just like you, they're going to schedule an oral board interview.

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Mohave Community College offers courses in Fire Science, English Grammar

How to become a firefighter in Washington


As a result of inherent danger of this job, firefighters must obtain extensive training. In Washington that determines employment requirements. For state personnel, it is the Office with the State Fire Marshal that produces this determination. Meanwhile, the projected overall employment outlook for firefighters in the U.S. is predicted to remain good, with above average job growth from 2008 to 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).


Meet all simple requirements for being a firefighter. In most instances:

1- You must be at least 18 years old (21, occasionally).
2-senior high school certification or General Educational Development ( GED ).
3-a current driver's license and good English communication skills.

You will take an application for employment and pass the written pre-employment exam. In most locations, like Seattle, you must pass a written examination designed to test out your suitability for this job. The application form process usually takes many different steps and is designed to test the applicants for any firefighting situation.

Obtain Emergency Medical Technician training. Firefighters must provide basic health care and perform CPR as necessary. In certain locations, like Pierce, Washington, EMT certification can be quite a prerequisite to starting the applying process. In certain locations, you can get certification for those who have advanced from your candidate selection process. Seek advice from the neighborhood community to establish requirements. EMT training programs are available in the University of Washington, Central Washington University, the Tacoma Fire Department and lots of the colleges all over the country state like Spokane College

Complete the firefighter process as written in the application. When you finish physical exam, medical exam, psychological evaluation and complete background check, you will go through the oral interview but in Seattle you will have to go through two oral interviews.

After that, complete the rest of the firefighter training, Most of the fire departments in the state of Washington; use the same training which Washington State Patrol's Office of the Fire Marshal provides. Training generally about coursework and testing in areas like simulating fire rescue operation and live fire training and testing

How to become a firefighter in California

Sunday, July 7, 2013

California fire department 
Firefighter job is one of the most sought jobs these days according to the job market especially in California. Fire outbreaks happen daily and weekly in California, so you should be prepared for it. You should have the courage for this job.

How to become a firefighter (Instructions)

1- To become a firefighter in California, you will have to take written exams****, physical tests,    psychological exams and background check then the oral interview. Just go to your local fire department website and check some information.

2- You will have to pass the written exams. These exams include more than 150 multiple-choice questions. The competitions in these exams are very high. After you finish the written exams, you will rank from highest to lowest. The more you study for these exams, the higher you will score.You have to study hard for these exams.

3- After the written exams in California fire department, you will go through the physical tests. The part is the main part to become a firefighter in California. The physical exams are taken to prepare you for the fire outbreaks. Agility, Stamina and aerobic energy are the main tests. Also you will take psychological exams   
4- Then, after the physical exams, you will take the medical exams. Your temperature, height and blood pressure will be checked then the Drug testing will be done for you.

5- After this, you will go for an oral interview; you will be asked some questions by fire chief and officers. Many people say that the interview is the key to become a firefighter in California. 
Some of the expected questions in the oral interview:

1- Why do you want to become a firefighter ?
2- Why do you want to work for California fire department ?
3- what are your weakness points and strengths point ?

7- 10 to 20 percent of the candidate will be chosen to work for the fire department and get hired . After you will finish all the tests you will be informed your ranking. The preparation is the ultimate key to success

Important Tips:
1- Be sure that after you finish the background check , you should be honest to your past.
2- Physical tests including : regular runs, push ups, squats and carrying heavy things to get prepared to carry a person or firefighter equipment .  
3- Taking EMT courses or being a volunteer firefighter will strengthen your chances to be chosen

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How to become a firefighter in New Jersey

Thursday, July 4, 2013

New Jersey Symbol
Firefighting in a popular job, they save people and they are considered heroes. The firefighter salary is good too. To become a firefighter, you must exert your effort. The competition to be a firefighter is high these days, and you should be an attractive firefighter who steals the show when applying to New Jersey fire department .

How to become a firefighter in New Jersey in just four steps: 

1- Firefighting is a bit dangerous, so you have to be prepared for the job and be able to handle any situation that you face. 
becoming a volunteer firefighter in your local emergency medical service and Having community service in your resume will enhance your chances as an applicant and will make you attractive in new jersey fire department chiefs. 


2- Get fire science degree or what is related to it. 

Firefighter requirements in New Jersey: 
  • You must be at least 18 years old (some towns say you must be at least 21) .
  • You must have a high school diploma or what equals it .
To easily get fire science degree you can go to fire academy in New Jersey. New Jersey fire department prefers firefighters who have an EMT experience or any medical degree and those who speck more than a language. If you have any of these qualities, you will be an attractive firefighter in New Jersey fire department. 


3-After that, apply for the job and prepare yourself for the firefighter written exams and the physical tests. Eat good food and study well for the exams and make sure that you are 100% ready for the exams to eliminate any competitor. 
You can have visits to some fire departments to get some information. 

4-Stay acquainted with the requirements because, like any job, you will go for some training every period of time in New Jersey. 


Important tips: 

1- All the documents and the exams will cost between 35$ and 50$ dollars 
2- You MUST'NT BE more than 35 years old when you go to the fire department of New Jersey 
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