like it says up there, im volunteer now and want to make a career out of it but do i have to get my FF1 and 2 before i have a chance?
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Knock on the nearest career dept and ask the question
It varies between cities and states
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You probably can find a career dept that does not require FF1 and FF2 to get hired. But you're going to be at a big disadvantage. Its very competitive and you will need to have something to set yourself apart in an interview. In all reality, people with a little bit of volunteer experience and little to no school are a dime a dozen in entrance exams for career departments. Our department just hired 17. 10 of them were paramedics. All of them had either some college level education or FF1. I think 10 had bachelor's degrees.Fire Service Interview questions
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It all depends on the Municipality. The City of Philadelphia Fire Department has zero, I repeat ZERO requirements for hiring. In fact, they would much rather you had ZERO prior experience or training, so that they can train you THEIR way. NO preference is given to those with prior firefighting experience.
Same goes for many east-coast city departments: FDNY, Boston, Baltimore, DC, etc etc...."Loyalty Above all Else. Except Honor."
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Originally posted by FWDbuff View PostSame goes for many east-coast city departments: FDNY, Boston, Baltimore, DC, etc etc....Career Fire Captain
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Originally posted by BoxAlarm187 View PostOur department as well. I'd guess than less than 40% of our recruits have any previous experience.
There were only a few instances that someone with prior experience in a recruit class may have been some benefit. Being in rope and knots, they helped out the ones that barely could tie their shoes laces.
Once you break them down like the USMC and get them thinking on your terms and procedures they learn a lot better. Most if not all pass and are certifiable.Stay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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Check in here. http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/dfstraining.htmStay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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Originally posted by MissouriRebel11 View Postthanks for the link! now is all i need is my I and II or do i need more?
They and only they can answer all your questions!!Stay Safe and Well Out There....
Always remembering 9-11-2001 and 343+ Brothers
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MR11, I'm in the process of getting set up to apply to career departments. I just enrolled in school to get a fire science degree, and am awaiting a FF1 class to open up locally so I can get that out of the way. FFII classes almost never happen around here so I'm not even going to try, but I plan to have FFI, my Fire Science Degree, and EMT maybe Paramedic (if I can) before I apply, as I believe it will look good, and help me allot on the job.Firefighter 1/ PA EMT-B
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