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How to Choose a Firefighter Tattoo

A tattoo is a permanent design on the body, and choosing the right one can be difficult for anyone. This guide is made specifically to help firefighters choose the right tattoo.

Things You'll Need

  • The desire to put an image on one's body.
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Instructions

  1. How To Choose a Firefighter Tattoo

    • 1

      Decide where on your body you would like the tattoo

    • 2

      Decide what size you want the tattoo to be.

    • 3

      Consider the type of image you would like. Popular firefighter tattoos include: animals (dalmation, bulldog, dragon, skull); symbols (EMS, IAFF. cross of St. Florian), cartoon characters, memorials to those lost, and naked ladies

    • 4

      Research as many different versions of your chosen image type. Books, magazines and the internet are all great resources.

    • 5

      Either with a specific image, or with a specific idea, go to a tattoo parlor.

    • 6

      Show or explain your tattoo to the tattoo artist and let him or her do the rest.

Tips & Warnings

  • Select your tattoo very carefully. It will most likely be yours for life.

  • Make sure the parlor you go to is very clean, with sterile needles.

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