Training Center
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Community Service
One of the important aspects of being a firefighter is community involvement. This comes in many forms. To some it may be as a little league or soccer coach, while others ...
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Becoming a Firefighter: The Two-Year Plan
*If still in high school look into a Regional Occupational Program (ROP).* Many local fire departments have community outreach recruitment programs. *Graduate from high school or obtain your GED.* A diploma ...
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Decide if You're Ready to be a Firefighter
*+Basic Eligibility Requirements+* The fire department will post the entry-level requirements on the job description flyer. In order for a candidate’s application to be accepted, the minimum requirements must be met. ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Background Investigations
Fire departments traditionally spend thousands of dollars to advertise, recruit and hire firefighters. The departments sift through applicants using written examinations, physical agility tests and comprehensive oral interviews, but only do ...
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Fire Schools Iowa
http://www.iafireschools.org/schools/fstb.htm Fire Service Training Bureau State Fire School
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First Impressions
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” This statement certainly applies to the interview portion of the firefighter exam, where you only have one opportunity to make ...
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Friends and Aquaintances
Fire departments have the luxury of choosing any candidate they feel would best represent their organization. To an outsider, if your friends are of questionable character, then so are you. You ...
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Haz-Mat made fun
In order to increase THINKING during haz-mat class, I changed to a different format. I created a ten event scavenger hunt. The class was divided into 4 groups. Any size groups ...
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Learn About the Fire and Rescue Service
+Volunteer Firefighters+* Over ninety percent of the firefighters in the United States are volunteer firefighters. These men and women live in the community and want to make it a safer place. ...
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Military Experience
Candidates who have served our country in the Armed Forces have a huge advantage over those who have not. It is generally believed that while a military veterans may not have ...