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Becoming a firefighter.

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frickindarn
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I know that there are a few of you noble humans on this site. I decided today that I want to pursue a career as a firefighter. What should I start to expect? Also what are the basic requirements to get in with a local crew? I would appreciate the help without using Google and would rather discuss with people in the actual field.
Thanks!
Jul 1 2014 11:01AM
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-MK-
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I may be wrong, but the fire station might have fire men and people who know the requirements.
Jul 1 2014 11:03AM
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.Hugo.
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jblaski (i think) is a firefighter
Jul 1 2014 11:03AM
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frickindarn
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-MK-I may be wrong, but the fire station might have fire men and people who know the requirements.


My next step was to head over there when I get off work today. I d trying to get a little more help.

Also thanks Hugo!
Jul 1 2014 11:06AM
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Wampire
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well from the firefighters that i have seen, you have to have a hot bod, with oily skin, and you have to wear button up cloths with a thong underneath so you can rip them off on short notice.
Jul 1 2014 2:02PM
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50Kal
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Regular urban firefighter:National level EMT basic and lots of PT.
Wildland firefighter: S-190,L-180,S-130, National level first responder and a shit ton of PT.

This is just the starting points of both. You could get a remote area county to pay for your EMT if you pledged a multi year commitment.
After you get your EMT your gonna need lots of hours in a ambulance before they even let you near a hose. I would say go somewhere remote, build hours while kicking it in a cool ski town.

If you want more info on Wildland fires pm me as I used to mess around in that field.
Jul 1 2014 2:36PM
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LoathesRaisins
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How old are you?
Jul 1 2014 3:08PM
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frickindarn
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50KalRegular urban firefighter:National level EMT basic and lots of PT.
Wildland firefighter: S-190,L-180,S-130, National level first responder and a shit ton of PT.

This is just the starting points of both. You could get a remote area county to pay for your EMT if you pledged a multi year commitment.
After you get your EMT your gonna need lots of hours in a ambulance before they even let you near a hose. I would say go somewhere remote, build hours while kicking it in a cool ski town.

If you want more info on Wildland fires pm me as I used to mess around in that field.


Awesome! Thanks homie!

ChrisMcCandlessHow old are you?

I'm 22 currently.
Jul 1 2014 3:21PM
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Mr.Huck
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Don't get hosed.
Jul 1 2014 3:45PM
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rememberscott
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say goodbye to your summers
Jul 1 2014 3:47PM
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.FRY.
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HP123say goodbye to your summers


say goodbye to your moms pussy
Jul 1 2014 3:48PM
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frickindarn
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.FRY.say goodbye to your moms pussy


Because we're gunna guck her.

Also I don't have summers? I'm a working adult with a full time job. There is no Summer break for us.
Jul 1 2014 4:20PM
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rememberscott
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.BlinkyBecause we're gunna guck her.

Also I don't have summers? I'm a working adult with a full time job. There is no Summer break for us.


as in you'll be deployed for months at a time. no weekends, no 4th of july break, no time to truly enjoy "summer"..... works out great for freedom in the winters tho
Jul 1 2014 4:24PM
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frickindarn
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HP123as in you'll be deployed for months at a time. no weekends, no 4th of july break, no time to truly enjoy "summer"..... works out great for freedom in the winters tho


Summer is for pussies.
Jul 1 2014 4:26PM
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