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* Firefighter Job Openings 2
* Firefighter Job Openings 3
* Firefighter Job Openings 4
* Firefighter Jobs Abroad
* Chief & Overhead Positions
* About the Job
* Firefighter Min. Qualifications
* Firefighter Selection Process
* What to Look for - Job Posting
* Firefighter Testing Process
* Firefighter Physical Ability Test
* Firefighter Written Exam
* Improving Reading Comp.
* Test Taking Stratigies / Help
* Need to Know
* Attitude vs Aptitude
* Age & the Fire Service
* Pre-Existing Problems
* First Impressions
* Addressing Interview Panel
* Handouts, Resumes & Talking
* Firefighter Oral Board Q?
* Loaded Interview Questions
* Firefighter Interview Closing
* Rookie Firefighter Success
* Education & Staying Current
* Success in the Fire Service
* Master Fire Service Hiring
* Rescue, Fire & EMT Equipment
| ABOUT THE JOB AS A FIREFIGHTER As the name implies, Firefighters take part in fire suppression operations. However, this is only one aspect of the job. They also provide Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Eighty percent (80%) of the calls firefighters respond to are for emergency medical care. The calls include motor vehicle accidents, heart attacks, strokes, home accidents, and drowning.When not responding to emergency medical calls, firefighters are involved in a variety of other activities, such as; Emergency Preparedness, Community Education, Public Service Work, Building Inspections, Personal Development/training, Station and Apparatus Maintenance. Firefighters are usually required to work long shifts, lasting from 8 to 96 hours straight. |
* EMS Jobs Abroad
* Success in the EMS Industry
* What to Look for - Job Posting
* Attitude vs Aptitude
* Pre-Existing Problems
* First Impressions
* Master the EMS Hiring Proc.