So you want to be a Firefighter

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Becoming a career firefighter requires an individual to be in peak physical condition. A firefighter can go from zero to 100 miles an hour in a matter of minutes. A normal heart rate increases even BEFORE any physical work is required. The physical work is heavy and very demanding in that it must be done to perhaps save a life.

 

 Most career firefighters will tell you how rewarding that job can be. But their families can't tell you about the worries they have while their loved ones go out there to do that job. Unless you've done it, it is really hard to relate how difficult this job can be.

 

 In order to become a career firefighter there are many test to pass. Generally, just passing is NOT enough. Only the highest scorers are chosen.

 

 Once an individual is lucky enough to get that job, citizens from young and old, black or white, along with each of his co workers (called Brothers and Sisters) must depend on his training and skills. They must also depend on his physical ability to perform these physically demanding skills.

 

  Here is New London, Ct Firefighter "Johnny T" as he shows us one aspect of the job and what it takes to be a firefighter.

 

 

Edited August 5, 2016 by nfd2004