Financial Aid. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for federal student financial aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, servicers, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.
However, technical skills, such as rescuing victims from trapped vehicles or applying enough retardant to put out a fire, require special training. You don't need to complete a four-year college degree to become a firefighter, though many candidates take postsecondary courses.
In order to become a firefighter with the St. Louis Fire Department, you must do the following: 1  Have a diploma or high school equivalent. 2  Be at least 18 years of age and no more than 33 years of age (Up to 6 additional years for Military Service) 3  Apply for the position through the Department of Personnel.