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.
There are, however, a few extra requirements, common for most New York City fire departments: 1  Youâll need at least 15 college semester credits, or; 2  You must be an honorably discharged full-time soldier, or; 3  You must have 6 months of full-time, paid working experience, with a recommendation from your employers.