Who to work for as a firefighter?

Becoming a firefighter is an honorable and easy decision, but actually becoming one is quite hard these days. There is such a large pool of competitors and so many credentials required it is easy to get discouraged. Fortunately there are several routes you can take to becoming a firefighter. One isn't better than the other, it is the one that makes the most sense for you and your lifestyle. Probably the first question I had and many aspiring firefighters have, is, where do I apply to become a firefighter? The simple answer, everywhere. As an entry level firefighter you want to turn in as many applications as possible. Firefighters are employed in several different organizations. These organizations include, city, county, state, US Forest Service, US Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and private organizations such as Rural Metro Fire. Each organization has their own entry level qualifications and requirements. You should research these entry level requirements and see which organization is right for you. It can easily become a full time job just trying to get a full time firefighter job, between obtaining necessary certs, job interviews and filling out applications. Each organization has their own website which will list their entry level qualifications. Good resources are also junior colleges which typically have fire science and medical training programs. Joining a volunteer department is also an excellent way to go about getting into the fire service. Deciding which organization is for you is a personal decision, but the good news is, there are many opportunities.