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2009-11-16 Fire & Emergency Careers, And - firefighting:

Eddie: Sounds as if you have a plan. Speak with your recuiter about the possibility of certification in crash/rescue. Many times you can choose what field you want to pursue before committing to the

2009-11-16 Fire & Emergency Careers, And - Age requirements:

Greg~ Very noble. Some states and cities have had lawsuits barring age restrictions (usually at 35 at time of application or 35 at time of hire). Succesful lawsuits for cities that are open

2009-11-15 Fire & Emergency Careers, And - Legal Issues and The Fire Department:

Nothing precludes you from taking a course with the possible exception of school policy. However, you need to check with the state you want to work in about certification prohibition for felonies. The

2009-11-11 Fire & Emergency Careers, And - Getting started in the field:

Hi Morgan, There two ways to get involved in swiftwater and technical rescue in the US: paid or volunteer. In the US, the only paid rescue service happens to be the US Coast Guard. Firefighters are

2009-11-02 Fire & Emergency Careers, And - how to become a paramedic:

Hi Rochelle, Most EMT and paramedic schools will simply require you to finish high school. There are no particular electives required. But anything that helps you understand biology better may be a

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