An essential step-by-step guide to landing a job as a highly paid municipal or federal firefighter. Covers everything you need to know, from picking the job opportunity that's right for you to paying for the education and training that will make you stand out in this highly competitive field. PLUS, how to come out ahead with your application, oral interview, physical agility test, and entry-level written exam; how and when to get EMT certification; expert advice on conducting a job search; and tips on making the most out of your job once you've been hired.
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This series offers entry-level job seekers the perfect first step to careers in these growing fields. Each book features the hottest jobs in each career area, easy-to-read requirements for each job, leading providers of training programs for the specific career area, financing for training, tips for success, and much more. Ideal for young job hunters who want to know where the opportunities are.
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An exciting and helpful work on becoming a firefighter.,
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This review is from: Firefighter Career Starter (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
The author clearly presents the process one must go through to become a firefighter. She offers tips on passing the written, as well as physical, exams and is very encouraging throughout. What I also enjoyed were the one page statements made by firefighters themselves at the end of each chapter in THE INSIDE TRACK. Schools are listed as well as organizations to help finance an education in this field. Professional Associations are also provided at the end of the book. If you'd like a quick and thorough look into the world of the firefighter, this is a book for you.
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This review is from: Firefighter Career Starter (2nd Edition) (Paperback)
I did not find anything useful in this book. If you are looking to start a career in the fire service, the best advice is to go to your local station and ask the firefighters. They will be happy to give advice and will know specifically what you need to do to get a job in that particular area. If you really feel the need to read this book, go to the library! If this exact book isn't available, there are sure to be other similar books to help you get started.
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THE NATURE of firefighting has changed dramatically from the days when firefighters only responded to fires. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fire cadet program, prospective firefighters, firefighting field, fire protection field, private fire companies, federal firefighters, career firefighters, physical ability test, firefighting jobs, new firefighters, firefighting career, oral board, firefighting experience, wildland firefighters, fire protection engineers, fire protection engineering, deputy fire chief, eligibility list, many fire departments, most fire departments, test preparation books, municipal fire department, many firefighters, science elective, most firefighters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Air Force, Petty Officer, Fire Explorer, New Jersey, Pell Grant, United States, National Fire Academy, Stafford Loan, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico, Total Credits, City of Houston, Fort Worth, Full Time Title, International Association of Fire Fighters, New Hampshire, Phone Number Your Final, Federal Building, Reference Service Press, San Angelo, San Carlos, Staff Sergeant, The Student Guide New!
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THE NATURE of firefighting has changed dramatically from the days when firefighters only responded to fires. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fire cadet program, prospective firefighters, firefighting field, fire protection field, private fire companies, federal firefighters, career firefighters, physical ability test, firefighting jobs, new firefighters, firefighting career, oral board, firefighting experience, wildland firefighters, fire protection engineers, fire protection engineering, deputy fire chief, eligibility list, many fire departments, most fire departments, test preparation books, municipal fire department, many firefighters, science elective, most firefighters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Air Force, Petty Officer, Fire Explorer, New Jersey, Pell Grant, United States, National Fire Academy, Stafford Loan, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico, Total Credits, City of Houston, Fort Worth, Full Time Title, International Association of Fire Fighters, New Hampshire, Phone Number Your Final, Federal Building, Reference Service Press, San Angelo, San Carlos, Staff Sergeant, The Student Guide New!
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- Firefighter Exam (Firefighter Exam (Learning Express)) by LearningExpress Editors in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Fire Inside: Firefighters Talk About Their Lives by Steve Delsohn in Back Matter
- Occupational Outlook Handbook by U S Dept of Labor in Back Matter
- College Scholarships and Financial Aid With Arco's Scholarship Search Software (Arco College Scholarships & Financial Aid) by Wintergreen on page 105
- College Financial Aid for Dummies by Herm Davis on page 104
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- Police Officer Exam by Michael Spano in Front Matter
- Careers for Courageous People & Other Adventurous Types (Careers For Series) by Jan Goldberg in Back Matter
- Police Officer Exam by LearningExpress Editors in Front Matter
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