| Utah Fire & Rescue Academy- Firefighter/Rescue training excellence in Utah. Aspiring firefighters should use this site initially to find any answers that they may have. |
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| Careers in Fire Service- This is a great overview of the firefighting profession. It discusses the highly esteemed job of firefighter, the specialized categories that a firefighter can be involved in, down to firefighter test preparation. |
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| The Utah Fire Service Certification System is a nationally recognized program that is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and the National Board on Fire Service Professional Standards (Pro Board). Find FAQ's required to obtain your certification. |
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| General Requirements to Become a Firefighter |
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Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate.
Must be in good physical condition.
No serious medical problems that are not correctable, e.g., back, hearing, sight.
No severely limiting handicaps or psychological problems.
No police record, e.g, no felonies, no drug problems.
Good work history.
If you are not a firefighter yet you will want to check out the Recruit Candidate Academy. |
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| The process for getting hired varies among fire departments, but usually involves a civil service test, a physical agility test and interviews. Usually the tests are large events with sometimes hundreds of applicants. Since competition for these jobs is intense, application preparation is essential to doing well. Education, training and professional certifications can give an applicant the edge over the majority of applicants. Prepare with Firefighter Exam for your test taking needs. We pride ourselves in assisting aspiring firefighters with passing fire department entrance exams and providing continuing education for current firefighters. |
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The Utah Fire and Rescue Academy
3131 Mike Jense Parkway
Provo, UT 84601(801) 863-7700 or (888) 548-7816
Email: nuttaljo@uvsc.edu
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