Video: Training to Become a Firefighter

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Training for firefighting involves studying fire behavior and fire chemistry, as well as being able to wear up to 70 extra pounds of gear. Become a firefighter by learning basic CPR and first aid training with tips from an experienced fire captain in this free video on becoming a firefighter.

- Tips on Becoming a Firefighter

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a firefighter. Hi I'm Captain Joe Bruni, and what I'm going to talk about is the training involved in becoming a firefighter. The training involved to become a firefighter is multi layered. There is training that involves the firefighting aspect, studying the academia of fire behavior, fire chemistry and all of the other components and facets of combating fire. Coupled with that is the medical aspect. Which is another tier of becoming a firefighter. The training involves basic CPR, first responder or first aid and in many cases most fire departments cross train their firefighters to be emergency medical technicians and paramedics. The training will be a true test of your physical stamina and your mental and emotional endurance. Take every step necessary to keep your background as clear as possible and your body in top physical condition. As the training will be a true test of your physical capabilities when wearing seventy extra pounds of gear during all kinds of different climatic conditions can cause a great deal of stress and strain on the firefighter physically and dealing with emergency scenes and what you will encounter can be a true test of your emotional endurance and stability. This is the training involved to become a firefighter. I'm Captain Joe Bruni stay safe and we'll see you next time.

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Training to Become a Firefighter

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