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.
1 Getting a 2-year degree in fire protection engineering, fire science or a related field is not required to become a firefighter in Pennsylvania. 2  However, it will make it easier to obtain a first job in the field.his will be checked with a mandatory physical from the fire department to which you apply. Your vision must be at least 20/30 with or without corrective lenses. Obtain certification as an emergency medical technician. Fires involve medical incidents, so this type of training is essential in becoming a firefighter.