Firefighters Apprenticeship
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What Is A Firefighter?
In today’s world,
firefighting has evolved into a multi-faceted profession. Firefighters today not only suppress both
structure and wild fires, but they perform a wide variety of rescue operations. These can range from vehicle extrication to
handling a building collapse.
Firefighters also respond to all types of medical emergencies on a daily
basis. Many firefighters have an EMT
certification, and others have gone on to achieve paramedic certification. Besides rescue operations, firefighters can
be found in related areas such as fire prevention education and hazardous
materials response.
Qualifications/Requirements
To
be a successful firefighter, a candidate must be both physically and mentally
fit, and must have the ability to function as a team player. A good way to prepare for the firefighting
profession is to start in a physical training program that will keep you in
good overall physical health, and take classes that will give you a basic
understanding of the physical and scientific elements of firefighting. Classes such as algebra and geometry,
chemistry and environmental science, and biology and physiology will help
develop a good foundation.
Benefits
In addition to
salary, most firefighters receive benefit packages that include paid vacations,
sick leave, special retirement programs, disability insurance, overtime pay,
and possibly educational assistance.
Program
The California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee
(CFFJAC) is a statewide apprenticeship training program sponsored by the
California Professional Firefighters and the California State Fire
Marshal. The CFFJAC was designed to
ensure that quality on-the-job training is offered to firefighters through
participating fire departments. This
program has proven to be a benefit to both firefighters and fire departments
throughout the state.
Application Process
There are several
steps to complete in the application process for a firefighting position. Each department has its own policies
regarding testing, but all candidates should be prepared for a written test, a
physical ability test, an oral interview, a medical examination, and a
background investigation.
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1780
Creekside Oaks, #201 |
Sacramento |
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Sacramento Valley |
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