Choosing a Fire College

[john_ham211]

I'm looking into going to take take my firefighter training at a fire college and I just need some advice as to what to look for when choosing the fire college...

Some of the the things i would be looking for:
- Cost
- Location
- Offer the firefighting program
- Duration of Program
- Program Pre-Requisites

Is there something else that i should be looking for in a fire college/program?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,
John

[fire49]

Pass rate

Especially if there is an additional state test



What state are you in

[john_ham211]

MN.

Would the college/academy tell you if there's an additional state test if you ask?

[fire49]

they should

best advice is find the nearest paid fire station and walk in set down and ask them what is requred in MN to apply to become a firefighter, before you waste alot of time and effort.


and on top of that call these people:::


http://www.mfscb.org/

one cities requirements::


http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=1845

[john_ham211]

Thanks Fire49!

I will do as you reccomeneded as this seems like the best logical approach.

Appreciate the advice..

I'm assuming these steps will work in any state:
1) Walk in nearest paid fire station and ask whats required to become a firefighter in STATE
2) Double check by calling and verifying with STATE Fire Service Certification board or equivelent.

[fire49]

Yep............

you have made a correct choice.