I really want to become a firefighter, what do I need to do?

When I left school I wanted to become a firefighter as well (I failed the medical as I'm short sighted) couple of things - 1, get fit ! the test involved running a course carrying a person on your shoulders. 2, visit your local station and ask to speak to the station commander, I got a full tour and some really useful tips and got to meet the guys working their before I applied. 3. Don't get you hopes up too much, when I applied in London, there were 10 applicants to every place and lately they are only really considering applications from women and black and ethnic minorities so if your not in that category, you will have to work twice as hard.. have a read of this site.. http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/become_firefighter.asp Good Luck !

Most brigades have a website. Log onto your local one and contact them. One of the main requirements is physical fitness so starting a training programme or joining a gym would be a good starting point. Good luck if you make the grade you will find the Fire Service to be one of the most rewarding careers.

Contact your local Fire Department, or better yet, go by and talk to them, and tell them you want to be a fire fighter, and ask them,what you need to do to prepare for the job. They are THE best source and will be more than glad , I am sure to give you all the information you need. Good Luck !

Paint your face black they don`t have enough from the ethnic minorities, white people are being set aside for blacks. is this racist or what if it were the other way around they would be sued.

There are no set exam qualifications needed for entry. Applicants have to pass a written entrance test that involves working with numbers, understanding information, situational awareness and problem solving. Candidates must also pass a medical and tests of fitness and strength. They need good eyesight, with some services allowing spectacles or contact lenses, and normal colour vision. Some services require a full driving licence. Apprenticeships may be available with some fire and rescue services, but are not offered by all services. Apprenticeships which may be available in England are Young Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships, Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships. To find out which one is most appropriate log onto www.apprenticeships.org.uk or contact your local Connexions Partnership. It is important to bear in mind that pay rates for Apprenticeships do vary from area to area and between industry sectors. There are different arrangements for Apprenticeships in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. For further information contact Careers Scotland www.careers-scotland.org.uk, Careers Wales www.careerswales.com; and for Northern Ireland contact COIU www.delni.gov.uk. Full-time induction training for wholetime firefighters usually takes place at a central training centre. It lasts between 12 and 20 weeks, depending on the fire and rescue service, and includes theory and practice. It may involve study at home during evenings and weekends. Trainees learn fire safety standards and protective measures for fire safety education and enforcement work. They also learn how to make buildings safe from fire and develop the skills necessary to teach and advise people. Training includes: fire behaviour and basic firefighting rescue techniques using protective clothing, including breathing apparatus entering smoke-filled rooms using foam and other fire extinguishing media using ladders, hoses, knots, hydraulic and other equipment first aid. Trainees also learn how to deal with road traffic accidents and incidents involving chemicals, as well as biological, radiological and nuclear materials. After completing the induction training, entrants join a fire station for a probationary period of up to two years, learning from experienced firefighters. During this time their performance is continually assessed. Firefighters in some services are encouraged to work towards NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Emergency Fire Services - Operations in the Community. Some firefighters are encouraged to gain specialist qualifications, for example a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) licence for driving fire appliances. Retained firefighters undertake induction training over a series of weekends and attend weekly practice drill nights. Occasionally, they may attend short training courses held during the day. They learn the same procedures and techniques as wholetime firefighters. There is a training and development system for all firefighters, known as the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS).

keep yourself fit and learn all you can about their equipment and different types of fire, try using books from the library

My lad i can see you are looking ahead .a firefighter is an very good choice of employment.your a young lad get yourself really fit visit your local station talk to the boys ask for advice A fire station likes a bit of PR so I am sure you would get a tour of the station and if they think you are sincere in wanting to be a firefighter they will give you all the help they can. while you are there ask if it is possible to get a visit to HQ where you could meet some senior officers good luck in your venture and mind and get strong & fit bye

start a fire. put it out. hopefully an agent will spot you. lol

Do NOT apply to Avon Fire Brigade, as they are officially racist towards white males - 4 of the open days they are holding soon are for women and the ethnic minorities.