ABOARD THE CARRIER ENTERPRISE â In a room about half the size of a tennis court, half. a dozen sailors are waiting for a seat to open up at one of 30 computers lining the bulkheads. With a library next door, itâs like a high school media center, only the patrons are a few years.
Get the basic requirements. Firefighters must have a high school diploma and hold a valid driverâs license. Though firefighters must be 18 years old in order to work, limited on-the-job training can begin at a younger age. There may be a limit on age as well, usually between 28 and 30 years old.
Of course a fire department can and will establish their own requirements that meet the needs of the community they serve. Here are a few special requirements that a department can require for their fire jobs. 1  Bi-lingual may require a candidate be fluent in Spanish or another language. 2  Hazardous Materials certification. 3  College degree. 4  Ability to pass life guard certification.