Unit I Essay

Fire Service Career Opportunities

There are many career opportunities within the fire service, many of which do not include firefighting. Write a two-page essay researching and discussing the requirements for becoming a member of your department or the one in your community. Include in your research and discussion any wellness and fitness requirements for becoming a member of the department. In addition, you also need to research and discuss what the requirements are to become a member of another branch of emergency services such as fire marshal, wildland firefighter, paramedic, fire inspector/investigator, dispatcher, public information officer (PIO), or any other career that you find interesting.

All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA style. Your paper should include a title page and should include a separate reference page.

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