Thinking about becoming a firefighter? Wondering just how hard the CPAT test is and whether you really have to wear that weighted vest while you do it? Well, you’re in the right place. Yes, you …
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There’s no doubt about it, everywhere you look in America today, people are looking larger than ever. Obesity is a national crisis and one to which there appears to be no end in sight. Even …
Is There A Weight Limit For Firefighters? Can They Be Fat? Read More »
Are you considering becoming a volunteer firefighter and wondering whether you might get a little financial compensation for doing so? Well, it’s not impossible to get paid as volunteer firefighter, but it’s not entirely straightforward …
Do You Get Paid As A Volunteer Firefighter? Compensation Read More »
With firefighters currently responding to more and more medical emergencies, it’s very natural for people to wonder whether or not they might not be better off going into nursing rather than taking up firefighting. After …
Thinking of becoming a firefighter and wondering whether you might have got started too late? After all, when you think of recruits to the fire service, you tend to think of younger people fresh from …
Can I Become A Firefighter At 30/40/50? Am I Too Old? Read More »
Are you thinking about becoming a volunteer firefighter and wondering whether you’ll be taken as seriously as the career firefighters in your area? Are you a career firefighter wondering why your service uses volunteers? Either …
Volunteer vs Regular/Career Firefighter: What’s The Difference? Read More »
When trying to decide on a career path, salary is always going to come into play. If you are looking at becoming a firefighter strictly for the pay, then you will be disappointed. However, everyone …
Can Firefighters Make 100k Per Year? True Salaries Read More »
What happens if a firefighter wants to move and work for a different city department or even move out of state? Is there a process to transfer to another fire department or do you have …
Can Firefighters Transfer Between Cities and States? Read More »
The testing process to become a firefighter has many steps and requirements. They are looking to make sure each candidate is fit for the job, both physically and mentally. You may be wondering if you …
Can You Be a Firefighter with Mental Illness? (Anxiety/Depression) Read More »
Firefighting is a very physically demanding profession. This means there are certain physical requirements that fire departments are looking for in the candidates they hire. As someone looking at becoming a firefighter, you be wonder …
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