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What are the top 3 traits or skills every firefighter must have to excel?

Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your firefighter expertise?

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Steve in Costa Mesa, California

58 months ago

Determination- Since it going take years until you get the job along with hundreds of hours of training

Self Reliance- Their will be know one to hold your hand finding, getting, and keeping the job.

Willing to Learn- Just hear what older Firefighters have to say, Thay know how to do the job easyer and better and take as many classes as you can.

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Dave in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

54 months ago

Just to reitterate what Steve has previously mentioned....Always be willing to learn...continual education is what sets regular firefighters apart from great firefighters...Jobs will not be handed to you, learn from mistakes on previous civil service tests, and get better, physically and mentally.

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Brittany in Warminster, Pennsylvania

37 months ago

As my Dad has always told me about himself and my mother in the fire service... "I have forgotten more than you currently know."

The 'old timers' know it best. That's just how it is; the best knowledge comes from experience, as well as practice. Jump in with a volunteer company, and get your certs! I'm 16, and that's all the training officer keeps stressing.

Certs.
Certs.
Certs.

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mat in Fort Worth, Texas

8 months ago

brittany this is a mans job lol jk

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LIz in Petaluma, California

3 months ago

Critical thinking and quick decision making

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Haley in Orange Park, Florida

23 days ago

Quick on your feet

Bravery; Courage

Being Fit; Healthy

Always be aware

Have confidence

These are all helpful skils to have with being or wanting to become a firefighter.

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