how do I become an fire marshall?
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you usuually have to also be a police officer and take classes in fire inspection and fire investigation. what state are you in??
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get involved in your community.  Sounds like a silly suggestion to give a firefighter LOL. How more involved in the community can you get.\nReally, join a local club that helps the community. Help build a park for kids or help build a home for those in need. Help out at a shelter or can drive.\n\nThen there's gardening or a new sport. Perhaps join a ball team or hockey team (they may have a beer league in your area)\nBe a Big Brother or a Boy Scout leader. Deliver food for Meals On Wheels.\n\nNo matter what you do...\n\nENJOY YOURSELF!
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Prior to becoming a Paramedic, you have to be an EMT-Basic.\nCheck with your local FD to find out when and where these classes can be obtained.  If you're able to join the department (volunteer?) then many times, they will not only will they help you find a class, they'll also pay your way through the class for you.
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Hi, \nI only know the answer to this because we were just in Florida last week. My hubby is a firefighter here in Massachusetts and we stopped at a Ft. Myers firehouse to look around and ask questions. Hubby has "firehouse" envy!!\n\nGo to this website www.floridafirejobs.org and it will walk you through the process. I can tell you if you're a Paramedic...you're IN!! They're desperate for medics down there. The pay is good too considering it's Florida. I hope this helps!!\nStephany
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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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Check with a local Fire Department, they will be able to point you in the right direction to get started in.
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Go the NFPA and to your states firefighters association also your states department of public safety may offer grants as well
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try this website     http://cms.firehouse.com/dept/FtMohaveAZ
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Contact fire departments near and in the town you want to live and ask them what they require. Some are volunteer and others are for pay but all require training.
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In Ohio anyone can be appointed a county or even state fire marshal.
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Check out Firehouse.com,Fireengineering.com,thefirestore.com(the actual tools), and if you are desperate, ask me, I work in a metro ladder company and do it for a living.
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There are several ways to do this - \n\nIf you are 16-24 head to Job Corps. They have many different construction trades. Many ofthe programs are directly tied to the union, and the instructors are not "teachers" but union carpenters, or whatever. http://jccdrc.jobcorps.gov/voc_db/search/voc_master_view/voc_offering_list will take you to a list of all the Job Corps Centers and all the possible trades you can learn.\n\nIf you are older - go to your local state apprenticeship office (can't provide the link as you do say where you are) and ask about the trade you want to join.
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If I were you, I would go ask someone from your local PD.  They could let you know what the requirements are for your department.
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Have you considered contacting the Florida Fire Marshal's office.  I am in Ohio and the Ohio Fire Marshal publishes an annual list of all fire departments in the state.\n\nMaybe Florida has something similiar?\n\nI don't have time to search thier site:\n\nhttp://www.fldfs.com/\n\nGood luck!
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I used to be a fireman. Most states have a Public Safety Training Center where any volunteer fireman can take classes. I would recommend: Basic Firefighter, CPR, First Responder, Pumper Operations, Hazmat / Chemical Fire Control and Vehicle Extraction. It is very time consuming. Fires always happen at the most in oppurtune times. Brush fires and forest fires are a pain in the ass and hard work. You will go to more accidents than fires. \nCar wrecks can be traumatizing. Being a fireman is not a hobby.\nTake the job and the responsibility seriously. It can cost you your life and quite possibly someone elses. It is a rewarding experience. I recommend it if you have the time.
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It depends on what the standards are in your city. In some cities, you have to either have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. The best thing to do is to call down to the police station and ask where you would get information to apply and what you would need to qualify. I hope this helps!!
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH YES!! Definitely.  Send me a fireman anyday... :P~