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The
Rookie Experience
November 2000
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Many of us rookies are constantly looking for new ways to better our
skills, and to get ahead in the fire service. A few tips on how and
where to acquire training are as follows:
- Look up the
non-emergency numbers for the local fire departments, and ask
for a training officer. Many fire departments are willing to let
you sit in at their trainings, and classes. However, be willing
to contribute something to their program to compensate their time
and efforts.
- Look up
training material on the Internet. The Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) has a lot of valuable material that they send you
for free. Studying on your own time is beneficial and will help
you in the long run.
- Look up
your local fire agency, and see if it has an annual training meeting
or program that you can take part in. For those of you in Washington
State, the Washington State Firefighters Association (WSFFA) puts
on a program every year. I have attended for the past two years,
and not only is it educational, but it's a lot of fun.
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Have
fun out there learning all you can. Stick with it. Good luck and stay
SAFE.
Jessy Wardwell
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Take
a look at my summer fire photos. I'd
love to hear from other rookies about their experiences - send
me your stories and photos.
I also recomend that people check out whats going on with their local
fire department. Here's an article on what's happening with Spokane
Fire Dept. |
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| Back
to The
Rookie Experience |
| November
2000 |
Many
of us rookies are constantly looking for new ways to better our skills,
and to get ahead in the fire service. A few tips on how and where
to acquire training. |
| October
2000 |
For
those of you who are interested in joining the fire service, or who
may be new to it, here's some advice from a rookie. |
| September
2000 |
How
to Become a Firefighter |
| Summer
2000 |
Check
out my Summer Fire Photo Gallery |
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