Become A Fireman

How to Get Hired by ANY Fire Department!

March 2, 2010 by Firefighter  
Filed under Firefighter Products

Thank you for visiting BecomeAFireman.com. Before you get to our content on the site we want to introduce you to an amazing product that was just launched.

As I'm sure you already know, there are thousands of men and women in the US today that want to become professional firefighters. The only problem is that most of these men and women pass the firefighter tests, but fail the oral board interview miserably. Sure they have the skills and knowledge to be a firefighter, as demonstrated by the written test. However, they simply dropped the ball by not preparing for the tough interview questions that challenge their honesty, integrity and suitability for this demanding job.

The oral board interview is the most important step in the hiring process. Everything you’ve done up to the oral interview is merely a “stepping stone” to making your dream of becoming a firefighter a reality. This is where author and 16 year firefighter and certified oral board rater Roger Aimes steps up and saves the day. He has created the ultimate interview success guide. His guide is a completely up to date, comprehensive manual that’s designed to help you absolutely ‘smoke’ your oral interview and get the job.  You’re going to get everything you’ll need to know to get a top score on your firefighter’s oral board interview. Here are just some of the benefits you will gain by purchasing Roger's guide today:

  • Benefit 1 - You will receive tons of sample interview questions—once you know what questions will be asked, you take the unknown out of the interview equation and put yourself into a position to get hired.
  • Benefit 2 - You will receive tough sample scenario questions—Roger calls these the “killer” questions because they’re responsible for more interview failures than anything else. Get these ones right and you’ve got nothing to worry about.
  • Benefit 3 - You will discover the “right” way to answer interview questions—tips, tricks and secrets to “wow-ing” your interview panel and become the top selection.
  • Benefit 4 - You will learn the rationale behind the interview process—once you know what the interview is trying to accomplish and what they’re looking for—you’ll know EXACTLY what to give them.
  • Benefit 5 - You will learn how to make a killer first impression—learn the A to Z steps of arriving for and exiting the interview to ensure you’re remembered by your interview panel.

This success guide is truly a must for anyone looking to become a firefighter. Passing the tests are not enough to get you your dream job. Roger has launched his guide at an amazing Introductory Price. In addition, he is offering a 100% Don't Pass - Don't Pay guarantee. I'm sure he will be increasing the price soon as the guide is extremely valuable.

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How to Get Hired by ANY Fire Department!

March 5, 2009 by Firefighter  
Filed under Firefighter Products

Thank you for visiting BecomeAFireman.com. Before you get to our content on the site we want to introduce you to an amazing product that was just launched.

As I'm sure you already know, there are thousands of men and women in the US today that want to become professional firefighters. The only problem is that most of these men and women have no idea what steps they need to take to make their dream of becoming a firefighter a reality. This is where author and firefighter Jeff Walker steps up and saves the day. He has created an amazingly helpful guide on how to get hired by ANY fire department in the country. Here are just some of the benefits you will gain by purchasing Jeff's guide today:

  • Benefit 1 - You will gain the edge over your competition by discovering the proven steps to becoming a firefighter that most people will never know.
  • Benefit 2 - You will discover the two biggest benefits to taking related college courses, and also learn which college courses will benefit you the most.
  • Benefit 3 - You will discover exactly what to expect on the written test and receive tips to use while taking the test to help you do your very best.
  • Benefit 4 - You will discover exactly what the physical agility test entails, as well as tips and techniques to use during the test to help you blow through it with no problem.
  • Benefit 5 - You will discover what to expect in the interviews and learn the most commonly asked interview questions, along with bonus information about how to answer these questions.

This guide is truly a must for anyone looking to kick start their firefighter career. Jeff has even agreed to knock $10 off of the normal price if you order today. Not to mention that he donates 10% of all proceeds to the American Heart Association. So, you will not only help yourself become a fireman but also a wonderful charity that has helped many.

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Can Anyone Become A Fireman?

February 2, 2009 by Firefighter  
Filed under Becoming A Firefighter

rookie-firefightersWhen most people think of firefighters, they think of average men and women who just happen to do extraordinary things for their community. However, firefighters are not just average people, they possess incredible traits that help them do their jobs, and do them well. Five traits which are common amongst firefighters are: being resilient, the ability to be flexible, motivation to get the job done, being resourceful, and honesty. Becoming a firefighter must begin on the inside, and many of the personality traits a fireman has cannot be taught.

If a person is to become a fireman, they need to be honest both with themselves, and with the people around them. Sometimes the biggest truth a fireman can tell himself is that he is not a hero. In order to do a good job, a fireman must accept both his strengths, and his weaknesses, and use both in the best way he can. True honesty means that when a firefighter is faced with a challenge above his abilities, he will admit to himself that he is not invincible, and by doing so he can prevent himself, and others from being hurt. Honesty is so important when becoming a firefighter because you need to be trusted with the lives of others and you must also trust other firefighters with your life. A fireman must also realize, that there will be times when he cannot save everybody, because sooner or later he will be faced with the reality that even though his job is to save the lives of others, he may lose someone.

In order to do a better job, a fireman must have resourcefulness, flexibility, resiliency, and be able to motivate himself and others. Firefighters are dedicated to their jobs, and you will never hear one say that they had to miss a fire because they had other plans. Fireman wives can confirm that oftentimes the dedication of a firefighter goes far and beyond the standard working hours.

For a firefighters, being resourceful is important because sometimes they will be faced with a situation where the usual method and tools for dealing with it are unavailable. Because of this, firefighters need to improvise with whatever tools are available to them. For instance: If there was a situation in which the fireman ran out of splints due to the number of people at an accident scene, he would need to think of an alternative quickly.

Motivation is also an important trait that all firefighters should have. Motivation gives each fireman the drive they need to get the job done. They can easily motivate themselves and each other, getting them excited and ready for each call.

All of these traits are important not only to the firefighter, but to anyone he or she crosses paths with. Of all the traits previously discussed, the most important one is by far honesty. It is not a luxury, but a requirement for this field of work. First and foremost, you need to trust yourself in order for the people you help, as well as other firefighters to trust you. If you are a person who have these traits, you could become a firefighter.

How to Choose a Firefighter Academy

January 28, 2009 by Firefighter  
Filed under Becoming A Firefighter

firefighter-training-dummyJust like any other job, firefighters need special firefighter training and schooling to be able to do a good job. If you are interested in pursuing a firefighting career, it may be difficult at first to find the right academy to suit your goals. Depending on where you live, you may want to consider one close to you, but not all of them are created equally. Some academies stand out due to their excellent instruction and results. One of these fire training facilities is located in San Diego, CA and proudly offers an acclaimed boot camp and instructional course. They specialize in basic fire management training by using portable pumps, basic training in fire details, water usage, and wild land fire behavior, among others. They use former marine drill instructors in a boot camp type atmosphere to train you how to become a firefighter. The course itself lasts 21 days and assists applicants in securing an entry level firefighting job, assuming they pass the course. At this academy, training begins at 5 in the morning and runs until 8 at night. It is definitely not an academy for someone who wants to take it easy.

If you're looking for a fire academy in your local area, you may want to visit firejobs.com. Their user friendly navigation makes finding any information you're looking for easy. As far as informative websites go, this one is the best at providing contact information and they keep everything up to date. Not only do they provide information on training facilities, but also job postings for those who already have training and are looking for an entry level job with a fire department.

No matter what academy you go to, they all require that you be at least 17 or 18 years of age, depending on which state it is located in. You must also have a high school diploma or GED plus you must also have a valid driver’s license. If you would like a better idea about fire training or for recommendations on which fire training academies you should go to, contact your local fire department. Never be afraid to ask questions as they will only add to your knowledge in the field and help you with your firefighting job in the future. Keep your mind open to everyone you encounter on your journey to becoming a firefighter because you never know who you might meet along the way who will have important information to help you.

Once you have successfully completed your firefighter training at your chosen academy, you will need to keep a copy of your transcripts for the course, as well as documentation of any specialized training you received. Any fire department you apply to will require proof of this training in order to recruit you. It will look good for you if you have hands on volunteer work experience. This will improve your chances of being recruited. As long as you're in peak physical condition, and get the necessary training, you could be on your way to becoming a firefighter.