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.
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.