If my screenwriting doesn't work out i'm thinking of being a firefighter. I can stand heat and can get myself back into shape easily. I know I can carry heavy loads on my back through heat as well as adverse enviroments. I live in California if this helps at all. Just curious to see if this would be a decent paying job choice!
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The current starting salary for a Firefighter in Los Angeles is $44,474.
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I am a volunteer certified emergency medical technician, have been for 2.5 years. I love working with the people, even the ones who would rather knock my head off cause I want to save their butts! It's very rewarding making a difference in someones life. The money sucks royally, so I can't live off it. I am working to get higher up on the department to make more money.
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If you just want to be a volunteer,  the answer is NO... except... most all states require that you take a basic firefighting class that, state to state, could be as little as 38 hours and as much as 120 that I have seen.  However, if you are looking to go full time,  the hours usually jump up to 240 hours of firefighting along with 120 hours of basic EMS training at minimum.  Now, if you are full time,  and you have completed these classes, then you should absolutely consider taking college courses as they may be required as you move up in the ranks.  I have been in the service for almost 25 years and I love it !! .. My last position was Assistant Chief and resigned due to family problems.   And I'm starting to get the itch to run again...lol... GL on your quest.  If you are young..  and want to look at it more serious,  check out the Air Force... they have an awesome firefighting program.. if I had to do over.. I would have went in. (navy has it too... personally, I'd stay away from that !!)
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1. The topic is revolutionary.\n2. Finding a job in the industry for the next 5-10 years could be tough and I'm optimistic.\n3. If you are into it then GO FOR IT!
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Well since I helped get you the job, I think you should take it!! It will help you to become a more rounded person, it will help build character and self-esteem! I know my brother and after you get routine down, things will be fine. There are always bumps in the road, its how you get over them that matter. Kiss Lani and Miranda for me, oh and what should we do for dinner??
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Thanks for the military work you have and are doing. About your question, it's not unusual for a person to be "unsettled" after returning from military service. Actually, it's like two diffrent worlds. Yes truck driving does present some good pay and also you are on the road and can see the usa. This would probably be good for you during your "re-adjustment" to civilian life.I feel like you will need some "elbow room" for a while to your thoughts get tuned to everday work life. Also, if no special girl now, try to find you one. Thats the starting point to settling and working and family and life. Also, study the New Testament, learn it by heart, then more answers will come to you. Never can tell, you may be called to preach the "gospel". Study and see. So looks like you got a lo of things before you, so get going and GOOD LUCK!
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Insufficient firepower =)\n\n\nSeriously though... I'm an expert at procrastinating which can really pose a threat since I work for myself.... "I've got ALL day to worry about that.... hmmm, let's see what's going on in Yahoo! Answers."\n\nThe fortunate flipside is that I work great under pressure, so when it comes down to deadlines I rise to the challenge. \n\nI guess you could say I'm getting where I want to be, but I might be getting there more quickly if I forced myself to be more disciplined. But then again, I believe life is a journey, not a destination... so I may as well have fun along the way! See how well I can rationalize these things?
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Definetly, it is very affordable. While you may never have to use it, the minute you do it will become worth it, you will be so thankful you had it. No one plans on a fire or a flood. It is not only your apartment you are responsible for either, should you leave the oven on and burn the whole place down you are responsible for all the damge. I am sure you would feel alot better knowing that insurance would cover it. Being in an apartment you are probably just starting out or trying to safe money. Don't leave the door open for all your hard work to be taken away from you because of one accident. Please take the safe route and get insurance, should something happen you will be forever thankful. Good Luck, enjoy your apartment! -Michael
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FIrst of all on behalf of my brothers and sisters in the fire service, let me thank you. Start with your local and state goverments, usually the public safety sector. Also look at places like Firehouse Magazine.
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um... a friend of mine gave some advice on getting noticed as a writer once that was 'ass to the chair.'  it's a very similar philosophy.  play your asses off.  get gigs, any gigs.  if you're any good or you get better it will lead to better gigs.  then someday, after a lot of hard work and dedication you'll get noticed.  unless of course you're totally freakin awesome right off the bat... which is an oddity.
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Go for it. Don't worry about what you have to expect. You'll like the work. Especially when you decide you're good enough to go out on your own. That's when the big bucks come rolling in. Jobs are jobs. You might like it for a while because it's new. Then you work because you need the money. You'll like it because you're good at it. \nI do something similar to plumbing and make house calls. The not being stuck in an office is nice. I for one can't do that. I like the freedom to pick and choose when and where I work. You can come and go as you please. If you need a break you can just drive off to get parts. I don't do that often but the option is there. It's a good profession. All I say is do a good job. You'd be surprised how many don't.\n.
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As a little girl, I used to say I wanted to grow up and marry a fireman, cause they are so great to do such a hard and dangerous job for the good of everyone.\n\nMy scenario: a good hearted fireman running to help someone in their time of need, loses his boot, I don't wait for him, I chase after him immediately so he won't have to do a rescue with only one shoe!\n\nCute question, creative thinking! Have a great day!
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i also live in metro detroit and have been looking for a couple of months. the job market sucks here right now. i went on an interview the other day and it seems promising. i got the interview through working on a temp project at my husband's place of employment. a lot of other people on the project worked with a temp agency. that's an idea. you can work off and on and make some money while testing out companies. plus, if they are looking for permanent employees, they will consider you and you have an advantage having worked for them temporarily before.
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who says your hot? Usually firemen work around very hot flames. Besides it is summer time, sweetie. Most firemen I know are arrogant idiots thinking that they r hot. That doesnt make it true. If i think i'm a unicorn, is it true too? Oh look, a cute horn coming out of my forehead....
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Go for it!!!  Greatest job in the world!!!   It is hard work and stressful, but can also be fun, exciting and very fulfilling
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Make a list of the pros and cons.  Could you find a similar flexibility with another job?  It never hurts to look for a job, but I wouldn't quit until you have a better situation lined up.
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After having been in the same career for 15 years i eventualy began looking for something new and more fulfilling. The first question you have to ask is what interests me? once you answer that question the path becomes more clear. for me it was going from computer operations work to become an EMT. Once i decided that i wanted to know more about the field i threw myself into research, going to local fire departments, finding out about the training and what volunteer opportunities there are to get my feet wet. I have since been certified while still working at my current job, i volunteer with a rescue squad and do some volunteer work at a local emergency room at a hospital. i am working towards getting into the FD or a private ambualnce service but am content to keep my current job until an opportunity i like comes along. But you must ask yourself that first question.