i want 2 become a firefighter?

Question

i want to become a firefighter how would i go about it (its my backup incase my a-levels go belly up which they probaly will)

Answer 1

A great website that will answer all of your questions to become a women fire fighter is:



NETWORKING THE WOMEN OF TODAY'S FIREFIGHTING WORLD.



the address is:

http://www.wfsi.org/index.php

http://www.wfsi.org/women_and_firefighting/become.php

Answer 2

I am sorry, but if Firefighting is a backup in case college fails.. well then firefighting is probably not for you.



Few people get into it because it was just something to do, or a paycheck.. If you want that go work for an office or a temp agency.



Firefighting is dangerous, you risk your life and the lives of your crew if you go into this half hearted.



Dont mean to burst your bubble, but either crap or get off the pot.. if you really want to be a firefighter, if the blood boils with a passion when you think of working as a firefighter.. good, go for it.



If you get excited just to drive to a call in a big truck, or want to pick up dates with the uniform or just plan on going in and doing a 9-5 job and going home, or if it is just 1 of a dozen choices.. then forget it.



Firefighting is a tough job (not always but the potential is there), and sorry to say, it is even tougher for women.. you need to put in 110% just to be thought of seriously.

Answer 3

Try joining as a retained (part time) fire fighter first. Gives you a bit of experience and an idea of what to expect. You have to live with 5 minutes of a retained station though. To go in full time you're up against a lot of competition. You'll sit an exam, fairly basic maths English etc, then a fitness test. You need to be fit. Its a beep test. Standard used to be 11 to pass for males 9 for females. Also a hose winding test against the clock. Once selected you'll get sent by your brigade to a training college, basic training, fitness etc.

Get a list of all fire brigades and express an interest with the HR dept of those in the geographical area you want to work.



Good luck

Answer 4

You could go to college first and do a course in uniformed services.It helps you prepare for everything you will need to know about firefighting.I did a course at college but i decided that uniformed services wasnt for me.Also if you stick the course out the college helps you to get a job as a firefighter thats if you pass all your tests =) good luck

Answer 5

Why a back-up? If you want to become a firefighter DON'T let it become second best...



If you really are up to the job make it your PICK of jobs...



You need to be fit, carry one and a half your body weight, and be able to mix with men and women within the room (IE-sleeping etc) good luck



Make Fire-Fighting your first choice not your second if your balls your a-levels up...

Answer 6

http://www.syfire.gov.uk/fire_service_careers_4818B0C67B9540BEBB61680907CD63D4.htm



The above link gives you all the info you need.