5 Things You MUST Know BEFORE Taking A Job

[@mike_pertz]

Try Firefighter Furnace: geni.us/firefighter-furnace (use code FIREFIGHTERNOW20 to get 20% off for life)

[@tewksburydriver8624]

After 23 years with the same full time civil service department I have learned that situations change constantly. Power hungry officers retire, unpopular Chiefs retire, Mayors and other town leaders move on, retire, or change their position on things. We had a Town Manager that came from another city and we were warned by the firefighters from where he came from about him. They called him the "firefighter hater". Well he's been here 12 years now and has always had our backs, and for the most part he's been fair during contract negotiations. Just like any job there are things you will love and things you will wish were different. The main thing is be interested in the mission of the department you are joining, educate yourself on what the department does, and remember you joined them, they didn't join you. Mission first, and usually you will be happy. If not, take advantage of gaining some knowledge and experience and look to lateral. Good luck.

[@noj5397]

I’m a prior service Marine that has experience working with class 1 HAZMAT. Been binging the channel to try to get a good hand for my interview on Tuesday. Thanks for the help.

[@holywobbles8703]

Thanks for the awesome video! I'm just 20 years old and just accepted a Job offer for Full-Time employment with a department I was really hoping to get on with. You're advice has been awesome and I'm really excited to get started!

[@carstenpetersen7832]

Thanks for the video. I finished the fire academy in November, got my AEMT in January, and got a job offer from the first department I tested with. These are some good things to look into as I keep my eye on moving into this department.

[@rubenolguin727]

I work for a big dept. Sure we get more Fires, but we also get even more EMS calls 😂 If you wanna be a firefighter, you’re gonna have to do EMS, it’s just the way of the world and the way it’s shifting. Might as well get use to it. Get your paramedic and you’ll have the pick of the litter

[@DRFelGood]

Tangible information for firefighter’s to strongly consider before signing. Thank you for sharing 🚒

[@johndillinger07]

I’m taking the Cpat tomorrow for chapel hill nc FD

[@tacocat1492]

Thank you for the video I will certainly keep these things in mind for the future.

[@jakezamora9444]

Every time I see one of this guys videos I get so excited about working as a firefighter!!!

[@robcarteevids3222]

Was offered the job at only 19 years old with my local department. Your videos helped a ton. 6 months of training starts March 14th. Thanks bro!

[@Bobbyd0052]

GOOD LUCK TO YOU !🇺🇸

[@Corehcoreee]

hey bro how did it go?

[@mrairsoftawesoem]

Two other things to add could be: - Cost of living for that area - Family/friends and connections in that area

[@eduardolopezesparza2157]

As always thank you so much for the videos I actually found my self in this situation a couple months ago haha. I wanted to ask you if you could plz make a video about scene size up not just structure fire but MVA, brush fire, vehicle fire, and maybe some medical scenes that you may find helpful. Thanks again for the videos!!

[@dylanhossein9881]

Graduated EMT school, passed the national, and have all my licenses and certifications. I’ve applied to a few AO openings at fire departments and also applied to AMR all last week. Should I continue finding places to apply or just wait? Also thank you so much for these videos 🙌

[@kolbyturner8722]

Can you make a video about fire Marshall? I really want to get in to it, but I’ve gotten mixed answers on the career path needed

[@SocialistDistancing]

This applies to almost any career that you may be considering. There would be some obvious differences, however, you should be asking and considering similar questions and answers.

[@jaredt9925]

Thanks for the great info!

[@StoicDoyen]

Can you make a video about county departs compared to city departments? I am midway through my fire academy and I don’t really understand the difference

[@tjk13579]

Do you have any videos or information about the FOAM test? I’m taking it soon for the City of Columbus (OH) Fire Department.

[@Joe-xx7lr]

Hello I have a interview in 2 weeks… I wanted to ask do they only call employers that you listed? and will they be able to see any small petty job you missed out on putting in your application? Thank you for your help btw

[@mike_pertz]

usually just those you listed

[@axelici0us105]

(For context: I’m a sophomore in high school. Located in Ohio) I know most schools offer different programs and opportunities, but are there any regular high school classes that would help with being a firefighter? Not even just on paper, but classes that could help prepare me for firefighting in a more general aspect? For example, my school offers Forensic Science and Materials Science. I’ve heard that firefighters should have a decent understanding of engineering, chemistry and physics, all of which are included in Materials Science. And Forensics teaches crime scenes, which would be very helpful considering the merge with ems. So, would it be worth my time to take these classes? If so, are there any others that you would also recommend? Thank you so much for your help and support! I love your channel and am so thankful. It’s really helped me make my choice in firefighting more confident and solid!

[@dremerriman]

When you see this, you should be in the junior year. But just a little advise from being in Ohio, a lot of schools and districts offer college credit plus. I’m sure you get on for fire science somewhere in the state.

[@Denny-fk1ep]

Do most firefighters work two jobs?

[@ScottyKnows94]

I think it's a function of 24 on / 48 off yeah, a big part of why I'm going for this schedule with a $60-70K base salary seems it's a path to 6 figures through a side hustle in all that time off

[@justsomeone2832]

I'm going to be signing up to go to the Fire Academy next month. I was reading something about having days off (mostly just one). Is it true? And are we allowed to leave the area to go somewhere else, or are supposed to stay in one place?

[@derekmortensen1665]

Depends on the academy. If you take the academy at a college, more than likely you’ll go home every night.

[@blayze97]

I’m 41 years old and thinking about leaving truck driving for a major carrier , I make more now than a recruit make now . I’m in good shape and eat well . Sounds like a personal preference type situation but need help on ideas I guess

[@jinyu5569]

unfortunately for me my country needs me to have normal eyesight as in no contacts or glasses to become a firefighter. big let down

[@ethangrover5382]

Are most of the firefighters in your country younger? what happens if you hit 40 or 50 yrs old and need glasses?

[@jinyu5569]

@@ethangrover5382 no idea but I'll ask sometime

[@zadokisrael2429]

fire fighter pay days ??????

[@zadokisrael2429]

Is it a monthly pay or a bye week pay ???

[@mike_pertz]

Depends on where you work, but usually bi-weekly