
US Fire Service Rank System - Firehouse
Mar 4, 2005 · Lead or Senior Firefighter (not common in my experience) Firefighter Probie Just to confuse you here is the system used by the US Forest Service and approximate equivelent ranks …
Why do you want to be a firefighter? - Firehouse
Nov 11, 2019 · The panel is trying to determine what your motivation is for wanting to become a firefighter. Do you believe firefighters have a lot of free time and make good money? If this is your …
Rank Insignia - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Jun 12, 2002 · "The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by …
different schedules - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Nov 22, 2009 · General firefighting discussion
Pay for 24/48 Shift. - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Dec 3, 2010 · Not really sure how to answer your question, but I do know a lot of local depts pay equivalent to $40k - $50k starting, plus overtime, plus paramedic pay, plus everything else like …
Hiring & Employment Discussion - Firehouse
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NFPA Vision Standards - Firehouse Forums - Firefighting Discussion
Dec 16, 2016 · Specifically, look at 2-2.7.1 "Eyes". The subsections may have shifted from the copy which I have, however, you should be able to download the most current information directly from the …
NFPA Live Burn requirement - Firehouse
Nov 17, 2010 · The relevant professional standards for firefighter certification don't contain requirements for annual re/training. You might want to look into OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910.156, if memory …
Rank and Grade Identifiers - Firehouse
Jun 11, 2013 · Generally falls in the 1-7 years of service. Advanced Firefighter: Black Helmet w/ Blue Shield denoting station assignment and grade. Firefighters who have a minimum of 4 yours in …