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â If you are dedicated, though donât have time to run your EMT training in parallel with your fire training, and assuming you are hired by the department on your first attempt, it will take you 3.5 to 4 years to become a firefighter (though you will be a probationary firefighter after 3 â 3.5 years).
Firefighters hold one of the most important, yet dangerous, jobs. Their positions require them to put out fires, respond to other emergencies, and keep the public informed of fire safety and hazards. When an individual is interested in a career as a firefighter, they may start their training by becoming a volunteer. To become a volunteer, a person needs to be at least 18 years old, and have a high school diploma.