WHAT IS A FIREFIGHTER?
There was a line in a movie recently that said, "There are no more heroes left in America." After, September 11, 2001, most Americans found out who the true heroes are – the firefighters.
This is truly a profession of helping others in need. How many jobs can you name where you can go to work and be of service continuously to people in their most critical time of need? Whether it is rescuing people from a burning building, caring for their medical needs, extinguishing fires in a home or in a large mercantile building, this profession is all about helping others. The satisfaction you get from this job is unparallel to any other profession in this country.
Ninety-eight percent of firefighters look forward each and every day to going to work. Can you say that about your current profession? When you become a fireman, you belong to second family. The camaraderie, the helping of others, having pride in what you do, job security, and just an overall good feeling about yourself.
Firefighting demands a high level of dedication and professionalism for those who choose it as a career. Possessing the courage and stamina to risk their lives for the sake of others is something that goes with the territory. They must also study long hours and go through extensive periods of training to become effective and efficient professional.
This is not a career choice that you sort of want, kind of want – you have to really want it. The competition is tough, but the people who put in their heart and soul and hours of preparation are the ones who come out on top.
The process of becoming a fireman involves taking a written examination, physical agility exam, psychological exams, medical and background checks, and oral interview.
Please take the time to review each of the important sections on our How to Be a Fireman web page. We believe that it will convince you that if you are the type of person who likes helping others in times of need, that this is the job for you.
