DEFINITION of 'Pacific Rim'. The Pacific Rim is a geographic area surrounding the edges of the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Rim covers the western shores of North America and South America, in addition to Australia, eastern Asia and the islands of the Pacific.
It's usually 18-21 for a minimum age. There is no maximum age limit for new recruit although you should be aware that the retirement age of a Firefighter is 55.
Many police police departments do not have a maximum age limit. Those that do usually do not have a limit less than 37. An example of a department with an age limit is the Pennsylvania State Police. Their age requirements are below.