How to Get Hired by Any Fire Department in the Country

You have always wanted to become a firefighter but you may not realize how grueling the test is or how much there is to know. This eBook is your step-by-step guide to getting your dream job. Get hired the first time and make your dream a reality today.
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This guide is a must-have for anyone truly seeking a career in the fire service. This guide will give you the edge you need over your competition by teaching you the PROVEN steps to becoming a professional firefighter that most of your competition doesn't know including and only wishes they had access to. The eBook covers the duties and responsibilities of a firefighter, as well as which college courses you should take and how these courses will help you land the job.

Oral Board

1. Application - Most departments require applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, and possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. (at time of appointment). 
2. Written Exam
3. Physical Capability Testing (AKA CPAT)
4. Oral Board -The candidate will be required to go before an Oral Interview Board consisting of Fire Department and Human Resources representatives.
5. Appointment Firefighter candidate names will be submitted to the Executive Fire Commissioner for final selection and appointment to the Detroit Fire Department’s Training Academy. Fire candidates will be notified by letter of an appointment date to report to the Fire Academy. Fire recruits will be required to successfully complete approximately five months of paid training when they enter the Detroit Fire Academy. All trainees will be required to successfully complete a one-year probation from date of appointment.

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