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28 Years Public Safety. Asst Director Fire Academy (Retired)
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If you get some courses under your belt you are much less likley to become injured in this field.
Some departments do not require school. Some require a BA. My opinion is that all firefighters really need training and coursework.
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Hi Andrew, Please look at your haz-mat work within DOD first. I have not found anyone who makes the money a haz mat tech makes. I am thinking about Hill Air Force Base where I trained some of the techs
Hi Steven, You do have a problem. It is not because of your work ethic or training, it will be because you are un-insurable. Look to your drivers license division and find out how long this thing will
Hi Brent, I think I just answered your other question but here goes. To be a local firefighter in your area go to the nearest fire station and ask how to get on there department. While you are there ask
Hi Jeff, Liability reasons will be a huge issue for you, I'm sorry. I thought I answered this once but maybe I forgot to send it. Volunteer departments normally do not investigate health problems because
Hi Donna, I am only aware of 5-6 departments in the country who have height and weight policies. As long as you can preform at the same level as the other firefighters you should be fine. Several departments
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