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Bowtech 360 02-18-2009 02:27 PM

Hey Caleb, I have a question
 
I have been thinking a lot latly about what career field that I want to go into. I really want to do somthing that will give back to the community so its along the lines of doctor, police , firefighter, etc. Well your a firefighter and I was wondering if you could give a behind the sences view of what it takes to be a firefighter. What made you want to become a fire fighter? And also what exactly you do more then just go and fight fires. Thanks in advance.

mossbergman11/OH 02-18-2009 03:45 PM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 
im not caleb, but i always wanted to be firefighter, but the only thing is that i dont think they get much money.......

Huntinman23 02-18-2009 07:12 PM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 

ORIGINAL: mossbergman11/OH

im not caleb, but i always wanted to be firefighter, but the only thing is that i dont think they get much money.......
Evan, I don't think Caleb does it or the money...I bet money is the last thing on his mind when he and his fellow firefighters are putting out a fire JMO. I think he does it because he likes to help people. But then again I am not Caleb so I shouldn't be speaking for him.

Siman08/OH 02-18-2009 07:30 PM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 
Okay,

Why i got into firefighting? My grandpa was one of the founders of my towns departments. I have had alot of family on the department over the years and its just something iw as excited to do.

Behind the scenes? Ill tell ya a secret. Fires are the least most popular thing us firefighters do. For my community, the most popular things are squad calls. That can be anything from a broken bone to sudden illness to DOA's. I do not have my EMT certification yet, so whenever we have these, i usually drive the ambulance. We also get alot of MVA's (Motor Vehicle Accidents).

Money? Right now, since i only have my 36 hour course done, and my department is volunteer, i dont get paid very much. But im not in it for the money. However, full time fire fighters (my eventual career) get paid anywhere in the ballpark of $40,000 a year if not more. Depeneding on how you veiw the wolrd, i consider this a good amount of money.

To become a full time fire fighter (Ohio), you basically have to complete a 240 hour training course, and have your Paramedic certification. Along with a few other courses.

Personelly, iLOVE being a fire fighter :D

Centauri 02-19-2009 04:32 AM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 
Why don't you be a game warden? You work with people, enforce fish and game laws, and the best part is, you get to work outdoors!

Siman08/OH 02-19-2009 04:35 AM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 

ORIGINAL: Centauri

Why don't you be a game warden? You work with people, enforce fish and game laws, and the best part is, you get to work outdoors!
I thought about it for a long time, but:

You dont get to hunt often

and

People view you as the enemy

Thats enough for me to pawn it off on somebody else

mossberghunter93 02-19-2009 07:58 AM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 

ORIGINAL: Siman08/OH

Okay,

Why i got into firefighting? My grandpa was one of the founders of my towns departments. I have had alot of family on the department over the years and its just something iw as excited to do.

Behind the scenes? Ill tell ya a secret. Fires are the least most popular thing us firefighters do. For my community, the most popular things are squad calls. That can be anything from a broken bone to sudden illness to DOA's. I do not have my EMT certification yet, so whenever we have these, i usually drive the ambulance. We also get alot of MVA's (Motor Vehicle Accidents).

Money? Right now, since i only have my 36 hour course done, and my department is volunteer, i dont get paid very much. But im not in it for the money. However, full time fire fighters (my eventual career) get paid anywhere in the ballpark of $40,000 a year if not more. Depeneding on how you veiw the wolrd, i consider this a good amount of money.

To become a full time fire fighter (Ohio), you basically have to complete a 240 hour training course, and have your Paramedic certification. Along with a few other courses.

Personelly, iLOVE being a fire fighter :D
That is supposed to be really hard because my brother is taking this test and he saidit islong and very hard.

Bowtech 360 02-19-2009 01:40 PM

RE: Hey Caleb, I have a question
 
Thanks for the information Caleb.


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