| Is becoming a firefighter more difficult these | | | | This tells them that you are capable of working |
| days? Well, you might say that every job is more | | | | hard, and if you're able to pass the physical tests, |
| competitive to be a part of. The fact is, there are | | | | it shows them how well-rounded you are as a |
| an increasingly exponential number of people born | | | | person. |
| each year. There are only so many jobs to go | | | | What about standing out? Well, if you really want |
| around. However, you can get a dream job, | | | | to stand out than it helps to be stronger and |
| regardless of how competitive it is if you know | | | | faster than the other guys and girls training. Be |
| what you're doing. The fact is, knowing people | | | | sure to eat healthily and get enough sleep during |
| always helps. That's why it's important that you | | | | the whole process she can be at your optimum |
| never burning bridges and try to meet as many | | | | levels throughout the day. You also want to |
| people as possible. You never know when you | | | | present yourself as likable and friendly to the |
| come across many that can help you, whether it's | | | | other members of the station. Remember, you |
| for your job or for something else. | | | | will be living with them several days out of the |
| So, if you want to be a firefighter what steps do | | | | year and sell they only want people that they will |
| you take? Well, you have to join the Academy | | | | get along with. |
| and get trained first before you can actually | | | | The last thing you have to remember is that |
| become one. You don't need a special degree | | | | some things worth going after take time. |
| from college, but it always helps to have a degree | | | | Becoming a firefighter is no different. It seems to |
| of some sort. This tells the station that you are | | | | competitive now, don't give up. |
| committed and able to follow through on things. | | | | |