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.
The NYPD allows candidates who are over the age of 35 but who have had active military service to deduct six years from their age -- taking the maximum age up to 41. Other jurisdictions relax test or academic requirements for recruits with military service.