The BEST Degrees For Firefighters Are…

[@jeremyterwisscha6534]

The best degree for a firefighter is probably somewhere above 32°F and below 62°F

[@TheGoodPlaceMusicandCrafts]

😂😂😂

[@bfdmod]

My career path: 1. Get on a paid-on-call department getting my ff 1 and 2 certs 2. Join the airforce booking a firefighting job thanks to my certifications 3. I now stand out from other because I will be a career firefighter, I'm an EMT, and I'll be a veteran. 4. Profit

[@gavinflake712]

I believe it's easier to join the airforce as a firefighter first cause they will pay for and provide your ff1 and 2 and then after that join a career department because they're going to pay more and have better benefits. The military and especially the airforce is one of the best ways to get certifications easily that apply to civilian applications. It will also get you in shape and teach you military bearing which fire departments love

[@bfdmod]

@Gavin Flake I was able to lock in the job before going to MEPS because of my certifications, otherwise you wouldn't be guaranteed the job.

[@MYTHICALTWINKIE]

Ha almost exact same plan as me lol Currently have my FF1. Just got on a volunteer department as well. Getting my EMT this summer or fall. Still considering doing airforce firefighting afterwards if unable to find career position in next 2 years.

[@travmarquee3213]

Make sure you go to Medic school. That’s the golden ticket

[@chadtrips3203]

Go Navy. Damage Controlman

[@mattbuscus8051]

B jobs for the rest of my life? Count me in 😏

[@JUST-IN-HORA]

I’ve never felt more motivated to get my medic 😂

[@WalkDisneyWorld]

FF1/FF2, EMT, get hired, get paid to go to medic school. Finish 2 year EMS degree and find an ASN bridge, now you side hustle as an RN and get them to pay for your BSN bridge. Join military reserves as an officer, get your APRN paid for. Now you’re and officer in the fire service, officer in the military, side hustle as a nurse practitioner. Then get your FD to start a community resource paramedic program, and make you the chief over it and allow you to pick up OT on the weekends as a battalion chief. Pick up a hobby like flying and get a flight job when you retire as a FF or go work for the VA as a nurse practitioner to get two pensions or just stick out reserves for 20 And stick with the FD for 35 years and retire with 90-100%. Forgo the DROP because you’re so good with your finances a you already have 2-4 million invested and don’t need them belittling your pension by convincing you to retire early.

[@jonathonmoores9137]

I have a similar plan. I work as an emt I just got my associates degree in pre-nursing and am applying for Fall 2024 nursing program ADN. I will transfer to finish my bsn. I’m about to apply for the Air Force reserves and do fire protection throughout the first couple years and then am going to give a run for pararescue and see if I can cut it. If I can’t I’m going to do Air Force SOST. When I get out I will work as a firefighter and do per diem or part time work as a nurse

[@catanazman]

This gave me hope. I’m a first year electrician apprentice at 22. I’m certain this isn’t what I want to do as a career but it pays the bills. I’m going back to community college to get my EMT, then Paramedic, then go through Fire Academy. I love how everything happens for a reason. Every step I take is intentional towards the life I want for myself. Thanks Mike!

[@j2o3sh]

Get a trade in construction. Helps out with the job I would say from what I’m told. I’m not a fire fighter but a city electrician that does a lot of work in the fire stations. The staff tell me a trade is awesome

[@Shotbykreature]

I’m not trying to sound sarcastic . I’m actually curious ..what does being knowledgeable in construction and or electricity have to do with firefighting?

[@spyder801jd]

Emergency management, homeland security degrees. Fire science and criminal investigation degrees they help you get in better positions

[@oscarosullivan4513]

What about law

[@spyder801jd]

@@oscarosullivan4513 law not really unless you're going for arson investigation/ fire marshal

[@ann-mariemurray3378]

@@oscarosullivan4513criminal justice for a fire Marshall i would say

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@spyder801jd Or Brigade HR

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Chemistry certs help as well.

[@geebee6010]

Fire Science is the only one that will get you points on the civil service exam.

[@suiamaT]

I’m in a 9 month Electrical program at a vocational school. I’ll be done next month, but after that’s done I’m considering going to the Air Force and hopefully I’ll be able to land a firefighter job.

[@justineaker2516]

I’m about to be 30, just entered the EMT program for my certification. Then I’ll be off to the fire academy, luckily it’s all the college I attend.

[@crystalc4253]

Good luck !!!

[@damuredpaw246]

My Path. 1. Wildland Fire Certs 2. Security Guard Certs 3.Emt Certs (must have ngl) 4. Life guard Certs. --- Assume you have all these ^ and you're still young and don't know exactly where life is going. This is the point where you stack your bag up. You spent enough time and money on certs already, you are more than qualified for respective employment opportunities, Get out there. Figured out you need more schooling at some point? Me too, Working Security/Wildland FF in the summer isn't it for me anymore- I want a Dispatch jobs with A/C. So i'm currently taking a 15 month vocational program. 1. Criminology and Emergency Response management (Certs/ASS Degree) 2. Cyber Security (Certs) That's it really- I only found you need a bach's if you either lack background/exp. If I wanted to easily increase my salary I can go further to become registered as a paramedic, and if I want more than that i'll register for flight paramedic.

[@hedge6364]

Good I for for departments out west that don’t do EMS. But I’m a 33year veteran of the fire service and the departments out here require you to be both firefighter and paramedic. Most departments will only accept you being a paramedic prior to you applying for the position of firefighter. You have to test for the full time position but have to already be a medic. This is because our departments run ambulances and engine companies together and everyone rotates from engine to ambulance. The only two that doesn’t rotate is the Lt. and the engineer. Those are tested jobs so I do agree if you want something else to do yes get a trade job and make that extra money.

[@truckingoperator]

Maybe you could make a video about people who do not live in cities?

[@AvinDov]

I’m getting bachelors in history right now rip

[@bertje7113]

Bruh same lol

[@C0MMAND3R_ZER0]

For example, near me, Pasco Hernando State College is restarting it's firefighter training course.

[@maxb4210]

What do you mean by restarting? I’m in the same area

[@ronthemogul]

@@maxb4210maybe they might have…stopped it

[@firefoxbravo]

Its really important to consider your department, or the department you plan to work for in the future. For example, not all departments treat medics the same. Some departments have shortages and this will work against you in future promotions. Be tactful in your educational aspirations and make a plan to promote. This means. asking what your department looks for in advancements. Review your departments promotional guidelines. Talk to those in positions you want to promote to. Your time in the fire service will go by quickly and opportunities will pass you up if you aren't strategic in your path forward. Best advice I can give young guys is to be patient, research and make a plan. This will make you a better firefighter because it will give you a clearer view of your future, thus allowing to embrace each position and hone your craft in the now while preparing for the next steps.

[@truckingoperator]

Wish I lived in an city, the only career dept near myself is pittsburgh but you have to live in the city I do believe

[@ann-mariemurray3378]

Can you elaborate on ways that kids can plan to be firefighters but also plan to do college in case it doesn’t work out?

[@TheDrewber]

If kids plan to do college but also want to get into a career FF position, I’d recommend volunteering to show departments that they’re committed to serving the community. Those extracurriculars look great on a resume for any job, but departments love to see that. When I was in school I set some time aside to get my EMT to boost my experience a bit which in turned helped me get hired initially at a career dept.

[@braydenblomquist7624]

I turned 18 2 days ago and just graduated… getting paid to go to the fire academy followed my a 6 week emt. This is because I have been a volunteer at a department, showed interest in learning, and the county giving funding for first responders because Of low recruiting numbers. See if your county is doing the same thing! Getting paid to go to school and coming out with a job is gonna be awesome. I’m super excited. Good luck !

[@Thatdude112au3]

​@@braydenblomquist7624where did you do this

[@braydenblomquist7624]

@@Thatdude112au3 guilford county nc Gtcc community college

[@Ismunoz]

My path: Complete an EMT course through my local CC Work IFT EMT then get hired as a 911 EMT for the county Sign a one year contract with my company so they can pay for my Paramedic program Get on my states (CA) hiring list Get invited by FD to test and apply with them.

[@DRFelGood]

Great Advice ❤🚒 thank you for your content 💪🏻

[@josephb8499]

Yeah trades !! Work and earn real money. And apply. Bring that experience to the table. They’ll love you.

[@asxp2433]

probably under 80 because above that is pretty warm

[@mpfireguy]

Oklahoma State University, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology. Oldest program in the nation and sought after by private industry and municipal fire departments alike.

[@JB91710]

If the USA fire service has trouble putting water on burning material in an effective and timely manner, what good will degrees do them except make for an impressive paper resume?

[@365MRYOLO]

About a year and a half til I finish my business degree 🫤 kinda wish I’d gotten into trades instead, but I do live in California so at least I know I’ll make good money going into the firefighter route.

[@lunicswrld3705]

I went to a trade school but for fire fighting and when I go to my fire college where I live I will only have to take a certain amount of classes because we tested with the fire college and I am certified in everything besides EMT and Hazmat

[@ChristopherJames-jv4vh]

16 at fire department station3 Dillon SC

[@jacobmills7289]

I got trained in Wild land firefighting as part of my wilderness trail job, now I'm completing my carpenters apprenticeship. I am seriously considering structure firefighting. I just want to do good ethical work, and give all I have to something that matters, any advice?

[@josephb8499]

You’re doing good trust me. You will waste 5-8 years applying and be in the same spot that you were hoping to get hired from. But the more experience especially wild land and carpentry. It really separates you from the rest of the boys.

[@timothyphouthavong]

How about Associates or Bachelors in Safety?

[@alexmichealalex4172]

Can a work permit holder be a Firefighter?

[@briannaskobinmarshall3085]

Once I finish high school, I wanna go in construction for a little bit and then I want to do my fire fighter school and then become a fire fighter

[@jrRene294]

Hey man how would you get into construction?

[@jadenoliver9320]

So could I become a firefighter without going to college? I thought your EMT was necessary to be a career firefighter. I’m starting college at the end of this month for my EMT certificate.

[@glenns.8277]

Trade school for the win.

[@F30jo]

Nursing?

[@Daves-not-here-man]

Take a normal course load and don’t avoid sciences and social sciences. They will make you a well rounded graduate that will flourish in the fire service. Degrees will give you an edge over other candidates when you look to promote. Public administration and similar degrees will help keep your options open. Fire service degrees are too specific and will pigeon hole you. If people dissuade you from pursuing education they are giving you bad advice, beware. If you join the fire service you will always be taking classes both for certifications and continuing education credits to maintain those cents. Just remember, education is the only thing that can never be taken away from you.

[@aloeleaf]

I’m currently getting an associates in biology bc I’m not sure what exactly I want to do (very stuck between scientist and firefighter) and I plan on getting my EMT cert after I finish this degree as well as volunteering and any other certifications applicable. Do you think a bio degree is useless if I end up choosing firefighting? I want options

[@logic8019]

B job ehhh well dammit I’m only getting one once a year so let double it and give it to the next person

[@athenalee1783]

He’s keeping it real T_T

[@FreliNdayishimiye]

Damn wish knew earlier because I'm taking sociology ):

[@pragmaticoptimist46]

I have a sociology degree. Zero help getting a job, other than it was a 4 year degree in “something.”

[@TheSusDog]

what is a B job?

[@mike_pertz]

Secondary job or part time job that you do on the days you’re not working. Your fire job is your A job and anything else is called a B job

[@longshotny]

💪🏿

[@JenG33379]

Wurd wurd

[@wheely7809]

Starting my journey after a few years of getting a BS in Psychology.. ouch 😂

[@nohandlemebruh]

"what's the best degree" doesn't mention a degree

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

Skip the fire science and emergency management degrees. When you go to become an executive officer, they already know you can fight fires. Additionally if you get injured and need to go into another profession or you are looking for another job after you retire in 20-25 years, those degree fields are worthless. Get a business degree. That is truly the best degree that translates across almost all jobs or trades. As a fire executive/chief, the primary focus of the job is business. Managing budgets and personnel.

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Nothing but cold, hard facts! Well said brother, a business management degree would come in handy.

[@Gunterforever]

Their are 8 different types if business degrees so which is best bro

[@Rescue-mt7fl]

@@Gunterforever great question. Truly, in my experience, it maters little. Most employers are looking for the name business on the transcript. My advice is first look at the local community college. Find out what they have that is a direct transfer to the nearest B school you are looking to get that degree from. Find out between both schools, what is a direct transfer. That will limit which B degrees you select from. Get as much done at community college as possible for much cheaper. Then transfer to your B school to finish. Virtually any business degree transfers to a massive array of promotional opportunities and second careers should life’s misfortune force you that way.

[@Jimothy-723]

if you get a degree and then become a firefighter, be prepared forcan entire lifetime of soul crushing debt and poverty.

[@apollo9633]

Fire science or Forestry seems like the best ones for firefighting

[@LocalFloridaMan24]

Will being a nurse help?