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.
As noted above, New York State limits handgun purchase or possession to people age 21 or older, but does not impose a minimum age for purchase or possession of rifles and shotguns.