jeudi 23 janvier 2014

Process For Being A Forest Fire Fighter

By George Dodson


You are bored with your daily scheduling job and willing to get a job out of doors, am I right? If you are eager to do a federal job which offer you travel, training and huge money, be a wildland firefighter. Your task is to serve the people in an emergency.

Get the compulsory elements

The criteria to be a government firefighter is that you have to be a citizen of the USA and your age should not be less than 18.

Excellent physical condition is a must for you

If you want to launch yourself as wildland firefighter it is mandatory to ensure some physical requirements. To test your physical fitness, you have to pass a stress test. To pass this test is must for being a wildland firefighter.

You should start training instantly if you are not in shape. It is better to run and hike at a training exercise. You should carry a heavy load at the time of running.

Get a body checkup

You should talk to your physician when you are ready for starting to confirm about your health status. With the increase of age man have a chance to suffer from heart and bone problem. So, checking your health condition is must when you are more than 40 years old.

Enhance your skills

If you are familiar with the following things, here are the skills you need.:

*Tent making process

* Know the use of chainsaw

* Able to read a map of topography

* Knowing how to use of the compass

* Knots

* How a knife is sharpened

* How a tire is changed

Complete basic training to be hired As a fresher you should complete some basic classes on your occupation that is offered locally. This will increase your hiring chances.

A strong team spirit is essential

Cooperative activities can save you and your teammate's life. So, go for it. Group work is very vital in this profession. You might have to work in pairs or with a large number of people.

Please be tolerant

Visit the station that is close by. To get details of the work, you should get together with the people working there. Ask them about their job and experience.

Drop an application

If your physical shape is satisfactory and contacts have made to you, then apply for the job.

When you have gotten the job complete some special training

If you want to be more efficient it is important to take some extra training before starting your career.




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