Alright, so I just got "academically disqualified" from the university I was attending for a B.S. in chemistry. I've always been interested in civil/military service be it the marines, paramedic or a fire fighter and after considering it for quite a while I'm going with firefighting.
I have to start from the beginning here, I have no certificates and no training. All I have is ALOT of classes involved with mathematics, physics and chemistry. My plan here, and by all means let me know if this is correct, is to attend a local community college here to get my EMT, and then attend Palomar college's firefighting academy for a Firefighter I while also possibly working as an apprentice.
I have a few questions about the process. Firstly, I've heard that the training requirements and the job require a great deal of physical fitness. I am pretty fit, I wrestled in high school and have attended a gym regularly for a few years. Are the requirements so great that I should start my own physical program? I have absolutely no problem with this and would look forward to it.
Secondly, I have a lot of classes related to science. Lots of high level physics, mathematics and chemistry. I also got relatively good grades in these classes, lots of B's and C's and a few A's. I know these won't automatically make me stand out, but will they help me with any classes I need to take, tests and or certificates?
Thirdly, do you enjoy your job? I've known a few fire fighters and they all seem to love their job. They all say it brings a high level of satisfaction and they like the way the hours are set up, the 24 on 48 off type of work setting. Basically, if you were 22 and had absolutely no plans, obligations, kids or anything would you recommend it, and if so to what end? Should I get a degree in fire science?
I know this is a lot of questions, and I don't expect you to answer all of my them. Any reply will help.
Thanks
I have to start from the beginning here, I have no certificates and no training. All I have is ALOT of classes involved with mathematics, physics and chemistry. My plan here, and by all means let me know if this is correct, is to attend a local community college here to get my EMT, and then attend Palomar college's firefighting academy for a Firefighter I while also possibly working as an apprentice.
I have a few questions about the process. Firstly, I've heard that the training requirements and the job require a great deal of physical fitness. I am pretty fit, I wrestled in high school and have attended a gym regularly for a few years. Are the requirements so great that I should start my own physical program? I have absolutely no problem with this and would look forward to it.
Secondly, I have a lot of classes related to science. Lots of high level physics, mathematics and chemistry. I also got relatively good grades in these classes, lots of B's and C's and a few A's. I know these won't automatically make me stand out, but will they help me with any classes I need to take, tests and or certificates?
Thirdly, do you enjoy your job? I've known a few fire fighters and they all seem to love their job. They all say it brings a high level of satisfaction and they like the way the hours are set up, the 24 on 48 off type of work setting. Basically, if you were 22 and had absolutely no plans, obligations, kids or anything would you recommend it, and if so to what end? Should I get a degree in fire science?
I know this is a lot of questions, and I don't expect you to answer all of my them. Any reply will help.
Thanks
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