CAREER FIREFIGHTER What does it take to become a firefighter? Al Mozingo
The Job
Physical You need to be in physical shape
Physical Sometimes your fellow firefighter needs your help
The Job Follow instructions Follow instructions Think Safety Think Safety Do the Job Do the Job Follow Instructions Follow Instructions
All Hazards There are a variety of situations that firefighters will be exposed to. Most of them are dangerous.
The Job Demanding at Times Dangerous at Times But, Fulfilling You are Helping People
How to Get Started and Continue Skill Building Knowledge Acquisition Ability To Do the Job Department Individual College
What is the Process? Promotion Opportunities Probation Period Hired by a Department Testing to Become a Firefighter
The Job Becomes a Career Explorer Program Starting as a Firefighter Next a Driver or Engineer Followed by a Company Officer Maybe as a Chief Officer
Doing the Work Requires Teamwork
Sometimes Dangerous Power LinesLost, Trapped, Disoriented FallsCollapse
Residential Fire
Wildland Firefighting
Staging
Base Camp
Heartland Training Facility
El Cajon Fire Department
Engine 8
Dispatch Center
Terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism
The Job Can Be Demanding
Questions?
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