Tips To Become A Forest Firefighter

By George Dodson


You are bored with your daily scheduling job and willing to get a job out of doors, am I right? 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.

An outstanding physical shape is important

If you want to launch yourself as wildland firefighter it is mandatory to ensure some physical requirements. To prove your physical fitness you have to pass on work capacity test. To pass this test is must for being a wildland firefighter.

Start training immediately if you aren't in shape. You should run holding heavy weights and hike regularly as your training.

Consult with your doctor

When you have to increase your activity level and prior to your training program it is must to check out your health status by your doctor. 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.

Enhance your skills

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

*Building a tent yourself

* Know the use of chainsaw

* How a topography map is interpreted?

* Operating a compass

* Tying knots

* How a knife is sharpened

* Knowledge of tire changing

Complete basic training to be hired In case of novice wildland firefighter there has an opportunity to take some basic classes in local area. This is very essential to your hiring chance.

A strong team spirit is essential

Cooperative activities can save you and your teammate's life. So, go for it. In this work you are compelled to work with others. It may be in a form of pair or in groups.

Please be tolerant

You should visit any place related to your work. It is a good idea to ask the captain and other people of the station about their success. You can request them to give you some guidelines to become a successful wildland firefighter. But, you must be polite in this case.

Apply now

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

When you have gotten the job complete some special training

It is a good idea to get some specific training prior to start working. It will increase your skills.




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