How You Can Become A Forest Fireman

By George Dodson


Is it preferable for you to do payment work out of doors? Wildland firefighter is the job which will present you an opportunity for guidance, travel and cash for helping people. Again it is a public job.

Ensure your basic needs

The criteria to be a government firefighter is that you have to be a citizen of the USA and your age should not be less than 18.

Excellent physical condition is a must for you

It is must for you to fulfill some physical requirements before starting your career as wildland firefighter. To test your physical fitness, you have to pass a stress test. To pass this test is must for being a wildland firefighter.

If your physical condition is not good enough, start training just now. It is better to run and hike at a training exercise. You should carry a heavy load at the time of running.

You should discuss with your physician

You should talk to your physician when you are ready for starting to confirm about your health status. When your heart condition is not good and if you have a bone problem this consultation is much needed. This condition occurs when you are over 40.

Boost up your survival skills

Learn the skills mentioned below. It will help you a lot.:

*Building a tent yourself

* Know the use of chainsaw

* Understanding on a topographic map

* Familiarity with a compass

* Knots

* Knife sharpening

* Knowledge of tire changing

Take a basic training Take some fundamental class on firefighting if you are new. It will increase your efficiency. This is very essential to your hiring chance.

A strong team spirit is essential

Your own life as well as the lives of other people depends much your skills. You should be positive in this case. Mainly this is a group job. The number of members may vary from 2 to 20.

Patience is necessary

You should visit any place related to your work. To get details of the work, you should get together with the people working there. Ask them about their job and experience.

Apply now

You are ready to apply when you are in the right shape and have the knowledge.

After getting job complete some specific training

If you want to be more efficient it is important to take some extra training before starting your career.




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