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.
To become a firefighter in the state of Michigan you must receive the Firefighter I/II certification. Some municipalities operate as Public Safety Departments where the police officers are also firefighters. Others operate in the traditional fashion of separate police and fire. Decide which direction is right for you.