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Considering the Transition
The resources below talk about the link between firefighting and the military and give general advice about what you need to do to become a firefighter after being in the military. Resources on other pages in this LibGuide can connect you with specific organizations or training programs once you have decided to make the transition.
- Becoming a Firefighter as a Veteran" Military service not only cultivates crucial skills and attitudes, but provides veteran’s benefits that can aid soon-to-be firefighters."
- How Veterans Can Continue to Serve in the Firefighting ProfessionsThe fire service has similarly rigorous physical fitness requirements as the armed services. Here, the specific tests for firefighters are explained, and the writer touches briefly on programs that help veterans become employable in the first responder industry.
- The Military is a Good First Step to Becoming a FirefighterThis article is directed at those who are looking at joining the military service specifically in order to become a firefighter.
- 250 U.S. Army soldiers from Lewis-McChord join effort fighting Idaho’s West Mountain Complex firesThis article shows how military personnel can be called on to fight fires while in service, and how well the skills gained as a soldier transition to fighting fires.