Capt Craig Freeman

Skills for fire fighter careers

Posted by on September 5th, 2012

For those seeking fire fighter careers, there are many steps that must be taken along the way. The career requires unique pre-requisites:

  • Candidates must be at least 18 years old, or 21 in certain states
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED
  • A valid driver’s license is required
  • Candidate records must be free from drug use, traffic violations or felonies

These are simply the minimum requirements; there are other skills fire departments may be looking for.

Advanced skills for fire fighter careers

Candidates for fire fighter careers may also be required to:

  • Hold a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) card
  • Have Fire fighter 1 or 2 certification
  • Be a certified paramedic
  • Hold Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
  • Be fluent in another language
  • Hold Hazardous Materials certification
  • A college degree

While most of these are not essential, many fire departments will consider them a bonus.

Finding fire fighter careers

Fire Careers can help you increase your chances of success; our system lists up-to-date fire jobs and offers background and insight into the profession. Got questions? Email info@firecareers.com.

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