I used to be pretty bad with heights as well. Now I’m a fireman for the Washington, DC Fire Dept. I’ve climbed the 45 ft bangor ladder, clipped in to the top rung of a 105 ft aerial and hung with no hands, and even climbed to the 4th story of a building with a pompier ladder.(now illegal in the US) You’ll be fine kid. It just takes practice.
I used to be pretty bad with heights as well. Now I’m a fireman for the Washington, DC Fire Dept.(One of the busiest in the nation) I’ve climbed he 45 foot bangor ladder, 105 ft aerial and hung by my ladder belt with no hands, and even climbed to the 4th story of a building with pompier ladders(now illegal in the US). So just stick with it kid. You’ll be fine. It just takes practice.
trust me im a jr … trust me im a jr firefighter and they made us do that test and i hated hights and like pe2251 u doint worry about u gotta face ur fears to get passed them
if you start … if you start college (if i were you start at a community college its cheaper) at age 18, youll be 30 years old which is not bad if you compare going to school at 25 and ending up being 38 years old just starting your dental career. trust me its worth it. when youre 15 youll realize how little time you really have with youre life.
firefighters dont … firefighters dont make a lot of money compared to everything that they do. be a dentist, 2 year for an associates, 2 for bachelors, then to 4 dental school and maybe 3 to 4 year of orthodontics, 11-12 years of school youll be a bonofide dentist who can have their own clinic making their own work schedule and make bout $120,000 a year (which is a lot of money) is not a bad deal.
plitt23 … plitt23 unfortunatly heights is something you will deal with at times, and you will be tested for the fear. Saying that you just have to learn to put the fears away, your adrenaline and egerness to help others will take over your fear im sure. If it’s something you want than go for it!!!!!
hey so im 15 years … hey so im 15 years old and ive always had a dream to become a firefighter but im sorta scared of heights, would i still hav a chance to become one or no?
I’m 15 years old an … I’m 15 years old an i really wanna be a firefighter. Iwanna do this to support my city and help others. I really really hope i become one
the training you … the training you recieve stays with you for the rest of your life. so even when your not working, and someone needs help, and you happen to be there, you’ll know what to do. im doing militart firefighting. for 4 years then getting out and do civilian firefighting.
It’s not about the … It’s not about the pay for us…It’s about helping people and giving back to the community. It takes a special type of person to be a firefighter and you’re definitely not one of them.
Me being a … Me being a firefighter in training it is challenging. But once when you understand the concept of Fire Training. You understand the whole thing. Im 18 and a Girl. I know that its challenging.
you work with the … you work with the most humble of men walkin this planet in the FD its very rewarding teaches you discipline ive been with my dept for 7 months and these men have showed me nothing but love, real humble men in this job so if ur interested in joining the fd do it! youll love it :]
hey what was the … hey what was the scenario you had to do when you were crawling out of the building? was it dark and smokey and had to find your way out? or was there anything like that in your training?
THAT being said
the … THAT being said
the TRUTH
1) it teaches responsibility, care for someone other than yourself
2) it IS dangerous, but the adrenaline and natural sense of accomplishment is what keeps anyone going
3) you dont do it to be appreciated or given recognition. you do it because you believe that the people you serve have just as much to give back as you give to them
4) MONEY. THIS IS AWESOME.
you should already … you should already know the reason why you should be a fire fighter, you shouldnt need people giving you cool reasons. fight to save lifes man
They are recruits … They are recruits and are still learning cut them some slack! It is not for us to criticize our brothers in training, just be glad they did it safely and that they learned something!
That being said,
… That being said,
the Bad:
1). it puts and enourmous amount of strain on your family, work and personal life.
2). its dangerous.
3). people don’t appreciate/ respect firefighters like they used to.
4). BAD PAY.
Good:
1). It kicks … Good:
1). It kicks ASS!
2). Very rewarding!
3). You will meet and work with some of the coolest people.
4). You will learn some incredible skills like firefighting, ems, hazmat, various other rescue skills, and construction skills.
‘Navajo Nation Fire Training Video’
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
@plitt23
I used …
@plitt23
I used to be pretty bad with heights as well. Now I’m a fireman for the Washington, DC Fire Dept. I’ve climbed the 45 ft bangor ladder, clipped in to the top rung of a 105 ft aerial and hung with no hands, and even climbed to the 4th story of a building with a pompier ladder.(now illegal in the US) You’ll be fine kid. It just takes practice.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
@plitt23
I used …
@plitt23
I used to be pretty bad with heights as well. Now I’m a fireman for the Washington, DC Fire Dept.(One of the busiest in the nation) I’ve climbed he 45 foot bangor ladder, 105 ft aerial and hung by my ladder belt with no hands, and even climbed to the 4th story of a building with pompier ladders(now illegal in the US). So just stick with it kid. You’ll be fine. It just takes practice.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
trust me im a jr …
trust me im a jr firefighter and they made us do that test and i hated hights and like pe2251 u doint worry about u gotta face ur fears to get passed them
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
if you start …
if you start college (if i were you start at a community college its cheaper) at age 18, youll be 30 years old which is not bad if you compare going to school at 25 and ending up being 38 years old just starting your dental career. trust me its worth it. when youre 15 youll realize how little time you really have with youre life.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
firefighters dont …
firefighters dont make a lot of money compared to everything that they do. be a dentist, 2 year for an associates, 2 for bachelors, then to 4 dental school and maybe 3 to 4 year of orthodontics, 11-12 years of school youll be a bonofide dentist who can have their own clinic making their own work schedule and make bout $120,000 a year (which is a lot of money) is not a bad deal.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
yeah sure man, its …
yeah sure man, its really no big deal to them. theyll work with you
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
plitt23 …
plitt23 unfortunatly heights is something you will deal with at times, and you will be tested for the fear. Saying that you just have to learn to put the fears away, your adrenaline and egerness to help others will take over your fear im sure. If it’s something you want than go for it!!!!!
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
im 15 and i want to …
im 15 and i want to become a firefighter, but the only problem is that im sorta scared of heights, so i have a chance or no?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
hey so im 15 years …
hey so im 15 years old and ive always had a dream to become a firefighter but im sorta scared of heights, would i still hav a chance to become one or no?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
im 15 too, i cant …
im 15 too, i cant think of anything better i can do with my life than to be a firefighter
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
I’m 15 years old an …
I’m 15 years old an i really wanna be a firefighter. Iwanna do this to support my city and help others. I really really hope i become one
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
the training you …
the training you recieve stays with you for the rest of your life. so even when your not working, and someone needs help, and you happen to be there, you’ll know what to do. im doing militart firefighting. for 4 years then getting out and do civilian firefighting.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
If your life is on …
If your life is on the line, you’ll figure out a way…
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
It’s not about the …
It’s not about the pay for us…It’s about helping people and giving back to the community. It takes a special type of person to be a firefighter and you’re definitely not one of them.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Me being a …
Me being a firefighter in training it is challenging. But once when you understand the concept of Fire Training. You understand the whole thing. Im 18 and a Girl. I know that its challenging.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
hell yea dis is kew …
yea dis is kew ima volunteer right now but im goin to hutchison ks for fire training den i’ll be certified ahoe
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Ive always wondered …
Ive always wondered: how do bigger firefighters fit through this at 1:23 ?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
you work with the …
you work with the most humble of men walkin this planet in the FD its very rewarding teaches you discipline ive been with my dept for 7 months and these men have showed me nothing but love, real humble men in this job so if ur interested in joining the fd do it! youll love it :]
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
hey what was the …
hey what was the scenario you had to do when you were crawling out of the building? was it dark and smokey and had to find your way out? or was there anything like that in your training?
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
THAT being said
the …
THAT being said
the TRUTH
1) it teaches responsibility, care for someone other than yourself
2) it IS dangerous, but the adrenaline and natural sense of accomplishment is what keeps anyone going
3) you dont do it to be appreciated or given recognition. you do it because you believe that the people you serve have just as much to give back as you give to them
4) MONEY. THIS IS AWESOME.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
you should already …
you should already know the reason why you should be a fire fighter, you shouldnt need people giving you cool reasons. fight to save lifes man
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
They are recruits …
They are recruits and are still learning cut them some slack! It is not for us to criticize our brothers in training, just be glad they did it safely and that they learned something!
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
That being said,
…
That being said,
the Bad:
1). it puts and enourmous amount of strain on your family, work and personal life.
2). its dangerous.
3). people don’t appreciate/ respect firefighters like they used to.
4). BAD PAY.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Good:
1). It kicks …
Good:
1). It kicks ASS!
2). Very rewarding!
3). You will meet and work with some of the coolest people.
4). You will learn some incredible skills like firefighting, ems, hazmat, various other rescue skills, and construction skills.
January 30th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
wat if u get a call …
wat if u get a call like they did in the movie “Quarantine”? lol