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Doctor Fate
January 26th, 2010, 06:17 AM
Okay, I hate cops, so I don't want to be a cop. Being an EMT takes a lot of education and training, and I'm not comfortable with doing that right out of high school.

So, I've been wondering, what does it take to get into fire fighting in Canada? Can anyone provide me with some information? :confused:
Sage
January 26th, 2010, 06:31 AM
I'm not really sure, but you could ask around at the careers counseling center at your school. Some people took part in an academy or camp sort of thing to start becoming firefighters last year at my school. Ask around, man.
Mental
January 26th, 2010, 08:42 AM
I don't live in Canada, but is this the info you're looking for (http://www.recruitfirefighter.com/page0003.htm)?
Mr. Smithers
January 26th, 2010, 10:23 AM
Usually all you probably need to do is pass High School, or get a GED. Just go to a fire station and ask that you would like to do the training. The same method goes for if you want to be a policeman.
cool person
January 31st, 2010, 01:52 AM
Um, an EMT is just a fairly easy 1 semester long course.

To become a firefighter you will need to become an EMT in ADDITION to receiving training in firefighting, after that, fire jobs are quite competitive.
emt.Cam
January 31st, 2010, 11:50 PM
I'm an EMT-B/Firefighter in Maine. PM me if you have any questions as I have done a lot of training and may be able to help you out :)
Kahn
February 1st, 2010, 12:02 AM
I'm an EMT-B/Firefighter in Maine. PM me if you have any questions as I have done a lot of training and may be able to help you out :)

Lol. Right away you find a thread on firefighting. ;)

Anyway. Getting that education to be an EMT will help you in the long run. Just because you don't feel like it (correct me if I'm wrong) shouldn't stop you. Do it, because you'll love it later in life.
emt.Cam
February 1st, 2010, 01:15 AM
Lol. Right away you find a thread on firefighting. ;)

Anyway. Getting that education to be an EMT will help you in the long run. Just because you don't feel like it (correct me if I'm wrong) shouldn't stop you. Do it, because you'll love it later in life.
I know, what's the luck of that? ha ha.
josh93
February 5th, 2010, 08:07 PM
i enjoy firefighters and i want to become a volentere and what got me inspirered is the movie ladder 49 and i just like the thrill of knowing i could save lifes. but you could do whatever you think is good for you.
jakeandrew15
February 7th, 2010, 03:49 PM
Over in England, there is a course at college called public services. After that you can apply for either, police, ambulance (EMT) or fire service. Which you then do additional training with which ever field you pick. Is it the same over there?.
nightrider250R
February 8th, 2010, 02:07 AM
not so sure about canada but here to be a firefigher you take the same exact training as a EMT if not more.