Category: Firefighter Knowledge

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. This...

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 so...

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...

If you're an aspiring firefighter, have you ever wondered what the other fire department ranks are and what are your chances of getting promoted? It's important information to know before you apply...

Part of becoming a firefighter is have a medical exam.  But, if you’ve ever wondered what to expect during a firefighter medical exam, you’re not along. In this article, I want to give...