Posts by FirefighterNOW

I received an email the other day from a candidate asking if he can be a firefighter and be deaf or hard of hearing.  It was the first time I had ever received a question like that, so I...

Mental health is so important in the fire service.  Can you be a firefighter with anxiety or ADHD is a questions I've heard several times. Many of us will experience anxiety at some point...

Last week I received an email from an aspiring firefighter asking me, "can I be a firefighter with glasses?" When you take your first physical with the fire service, you will soon become aware of...

Asthma is a growing problem in the modern world, but can you be a firefighter with asthma? Declines in air quality and exposure to air pollution have caused cases to rise in younger generations....

How long is probation and what can I expect as a probationary firefighter, is a question I hear a lot The application process for becoming a firefighter can seem long and complicated. There are...

Firefighting is a dream career for many people, but many are left wondering how much does it cost to become a firefighter? As soon as many recruits are old enough to join up, they want to be...