The Character Of A Firefigter

A Firefighters Character When we think of firefighters we think of regular people who are doing a great service for our community but did you ever stop to think about ...

A Day In The Life

The firefighter is one that needs to stay in shape for the work they must do. The need to be physically fit to withstand the elements of the fire and ...

Studying Tips For Firefighting Exams

Fire Academies: Which Ones Pass the Test? As with any occupation, even firefighting has schooling and specialized training available for those interested in pursuing a career in firefighting. The difficult ...

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Firefighter Requirements

What You Need To Become A Firefighter If you are truly interested in the fire service, there are a few things you need to pass in order to do so. There is training, the application process, background check, physicals, and the health exam to name a few. Each department and county may have its own [...]

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Get The Wheels Rolling

Firefighting: The Tools of the Trade. There are many different tools and pieces of equipment used by firefighters today.  Some of these pieces of equipment rarely see the light of day, and others rarely see any rest.  We will discuss the tools of the trade in the next part of the article. The helmet, face [...]

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Soar To New Heights

If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, you need to be aware of the requirements for the job. These will, of course, differ from state to state, sometimes from town to town as well.  Although there are differences, these general guidelines listed below will give you an idea of what you can expect. The [...]

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Wyoming

Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety Herschler Building 122 W. 25th Street, 1 West Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7288

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin Technical College System Office-Fire Service Education Director 4622 University Avenue P.O. Box 7874 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7874 608-266-7289

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West Virginia

WVU Fire Service Extension PO Box 6610 Morgantown, WV 26506-6610 1-866-WVU-FIRE

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