Any Firefighters in here?

[Friggintitsman]

So in four weeks I'm going to finish college with a bachelor's in Media arts and animation.

I want to do freelance work and possibly have another job. I've been thinking of doing the firefighter bit. I love the art stuff and I know it will suit me well, but I want to do something that makes an impact on society.

So how what should I train for. What type of things do I need to know? What should I expect when I test for this?

I've heard that up to 5 years of my military can transfer into my retirement as a FF. Is this true?

Sammich don't gay up my thread with your rhetoric.

[Friggintitsman]

So is that a no?

[Kevykev]

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that username: FIREFIGHTIN TC is.

[Friggintitsman]

I'm gonna go ahead and assume that username: FIREFIGHTIN TC is.

lol
Good call

[redrumracer]

I used to be a volunteer firefighter. Its not that hard but you need to be dedicated. Hell if i can get through it you can. it is a very rewarding thing to do.

[ed_gm90]

firefightin_tC is a firefighter.

[Friggintitsman]

I will look him up

[Echonova]

Be prepared to carry heavy things and run up stairs...LOL

It's not that bad. I blew out my knee, but I have some missing parts in my left... It's how I found out.

[ruah_23]

So in four weeks I'm going to finish college with a bachelor's in Media arts and animation.

I want to do freelance work and possibly have another job. I've been thinking of doing the firefighter bit. I love the art stuff and I know it will suit me well, but I want to do something that makes an impact on society. .

Depand on the dept ur work for.What we do only have a lil impact on society.Be prepared to like EMS because most fire dept nowdays run EMS calls.




So how what should I train for. What type of things do I need to know? What should I expect when I test for this? .


I can't really explain how you shld train.I do one on one training at the gym with a bunch of guys.Most of them quit 2nd day.It's easier to show you insted of writing it in here. Just do the basic.A lot of cardio and strength training.

TO pass the entrance test, u need to know ur basic math,science and english.You have to to have a clean records!Period.If u screw up, just give up now. It's good if u go through emt sch before u submit ur application.





I've heard that up to 5 years of my military can transfer into my retirement as a FF. Is this true?

Sammich don't gay up my thread with your rhetoric.

I have no clue abt that.

[Kevykev]

firefightin_tC is a firefighter.

It think the tC is too right?

[willum14pb]

whats pay like for firefighters?

[Echonova]

whats pay like for firefighters?http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=firefighter&l1=Atlanta%2C+GA

[Friggintitsman]

Depand on the dept ur work for.What we do only have a lil impact on society.Be prepared to like EMS because most fire dept nowdays run EMS calls.





I can't really explain how you shld train.I do one on one training at the gym with a bunch of guys.Most of them quit 2nd day.It's easier to show you insted of writing it in here. Just do the basic.A lot of cardio and strength training.

TO pass the entrance test, u need to know ur basic math,science and english.You have to to have a clean records!Period.If u screw up, just give up now. It's good if u go through emt sch before u submit ur application.





I have no clue abt that.

I'm not worried about any of the test except the psychological test. I had a slight case of PTSD when I came back from Iraq. It wasn't because of anything I saw (violence), but a bit of paranoia from being attacked almost every day.
It only lasted for a few months until I got out of the Army. I saw a psychologist and he released me from any further aid.


I'm a very physical person. My body mass isn't that great (5'9" 165 lbs) so carrying a heavy load isn't something I'm use to. But if there is something I cannot do I will train and discipline myself until I can.

[kelly marie]

my hubby was looking to get in to firefighting. he went through the acamedy in florida then moved up here and had to start all over. he succeeded in all of the testing but when it came down to getting hired they wanted people with experience. so, start volunteering at a local station. then you will probably have to take some schooling depending on the county. EMS is part of the job so you will have to be ok with that as well :) drupason is my hubby's IA name if you want to PM him for more details. good luck and thanks for wanting to contribute to your community!!

[ShooterMcGavin]

Be prepared to carry heavy things and run up stairs...LOL

It's not that bad. I blew out my knee, but I have a have some missing parts in my left... It's how I found out.
engrish muhfucka, you spreak it? :D

[DJ Maestro]

I used to be a firefighter and I loved almost every minute of it. There were some pains in it, but that can be said for any job. It can be very rewarding, but it can also be very difficult. Be prepared to do alot of heavy lifting, working in dangerous situations, and having a crazy schedule. The best way to prepare is to start working out both cardio and muscular. You need to have good endurance or working in the heat of a fire will kick your ass fast. Look more into it and get as many viewpoints on it as you can. I think you would love it if you are that interested in making a slight impact on society. Follow your heart and do what makes you happy. Best of luck to you man. :goodjob:

[ruah_23]

I'm a very physical person. My body mass isn't that great (5'9" 165 lbs) so carrying a heavy load isn't something I'm use to. But if there is something I cannot do I will train and discipline myself until I can.

How abt this for a start.Get u a sauna suit and run with it.It might be easier since it's the fall and weather is like below 60.Try doing it that in the upper 90s, and it's the same feeling as u are wearing bunker coat except it's lighter.Once ur body adapted to it,get u a weight vest and do cross train. Firefighting is all abt that.Wearing a total of 60+lbs gear(depending on where u work) and do cross train.

Gd luck with ur career ahead of u.Firefighting is rewarding and fun.

[ruah_23]

my hubby was looking to get in to firefighting. he went through the acamedy in florida then moved up here and had to start all over. he succeeded in all of the testing but when it came down to getting hired they wanted people with experience. so, start volunteering at a local station. then you will probably have to take some schooling depending on the county. EMS is part of the job so you will have to be ok with that as well :) drupason is my hubby's IA name if you want to PM him for more details. good luck and thanks for wanting to contribute to your community!!

I was wondering what happen to him.Cobb county is a lil harder to get in.

[Friggintitsman]

How abt this for a start.Get u a sauna suit and run with it.It might be easier since it's the fall and weather is like below 60.Try doing it that in the upper 90s, and it's the same feeling as u are wearing bunker coat except it's lighter.Once ur body adapted to it,get u a weight vest and do cross train. Firefighting is all abt that.Wearing a total of 60+lbs gear(depending on where u work) and do cross train.

Gd luck with ur career ahead of u.Firefighting is rewarding and fun.

lol That shouldn't be too hard. I was in Iraq at the beginning of the war. I'm use to running around with a lot of gear in really high temperatures. On top of that I was a welder at the time working with heat and metal all day.

[ruah_23]

lol That shouldn't be too hard. I was in Iraq at the beginning of the war. I'm use to running around with a lot of gear in really high temperatures. On top of that I was a welder at the time working with heat and metal all day.

Well than go ahead and put ur application in.Hiring process take awhile.It took me a year to get in with a bunch of refferal.

[Friggintitsman]

Well than go ahead and put ur application in.Hiring process take awhile.It took me a year to get in with a bunch of refferal.\

I'm going to go to a station today and talk to someone. Maybe even become volunteer. Thanks:goodjob:

[1000cckiller]

Or you can always do what I am doing, be da police.

[Friggintitsman]

Or you can always do what I am doing, be da police.

Unless I could get on the SWAT team I think I will pass.

[Echonova]

engrish muhfucka, you spreak it? :DLet me introduce you to your newest friend.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n61/careyosu/shank.jpg

[Firefightin_tC]

So in four weeks I'm going to finish college with a bachelor's in Media arts and animation.

I want to do freelance work and possibly have another job. I've been thinking of doing the firefighter bit. I love the art stuff and I know it will suit me well, but I want to do something that makes an impact on society.

So how what should I train for. What type of things do I need to know? What should I expect when I test for this?

I've heard that up to 5 years of my military can transfer into my retirement as a FF. Is this true?

Sammich don't gay up my thread with your rhetoric.

I hear my name came up and here I am!

Clayton County's Bravest in full effect!

To be honest, there isn't much that you need to know coming to the job because of the fact that most FD train in house. I don't know about transfering Military to Retirement, but it depends on the county you apply too.

Most counties will train you to be FFI/FFII and EMT-I training as well.

Personally, I'm FFI/FFII/FAO/EMT-I/Haz-Mat Tech, all within the county.

Any other questions, you can think of, just let me know.

[Friggintitsman]

I hear my name came up and here I am!

Clayton County's Bravest in full effect!

To be honest, there isn't much that you need to know coming to the job because of the fact that most FD train in house. I don't know about transfering Military to Retirement, but it depends on the county you apply too.

Most counties will train you to be FFI/FFII and EMT-I training as well.

Personally, I'm FFI/FFII/FAO/EMT-I/Haz-Mat Tech, all within the county.

Any other questions, you can think of, just let me know.

Where do I go for the application process?

What are my chances of getting in? And how long?