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I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Asked by bradshmad about 7 years ago

Yes, it does.

708 Votes

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith over 6 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff

707 Votes

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During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King about 7 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

705 Votes

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley over 6 years ago

Flattering yes, but maintain professionalism at all times, I chose this career to help people not pick up girls. Badge bunnies are out there that is fo sure.

703 Votes

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Do fire men and women get paid very much?

Asked by Alan over 6 years ago

Anywhere from nothing to up to $100,000.

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If you are working at a medical research facility and it so happens a fire starts out and so you start to have everyone evacuate so upon doing so there is a doctor in the lab very close on fing a cure for cancer and dont want to leave what do you do

Asked by Jermaine Elgin almost 7 years ago

He leaves no questions asks

699 Votes

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Asked by Paige Brown over 6 years ago

2-6 but generally 4

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I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Also on Jobstr...

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

If you are working at a medical research facility and it so happens a fire starts out and so you start to have everyone evacuate so upon doing so there is a doctor in the lab very close on fing a cure for cancer and dont want to leave what do you do

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Also on Jobstr...

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

If you are working at a medical research facility and it so happens a fire starts out and so you start to have everyone evacuate so upon doing so there is a doctor in the lab very close on fing a cure for cancer and dont want to leave what do you do

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

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