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.
Only about 20% of NH fire departments are covered by permanent firefighters, which makes seeking a career in the fire service in NH a competitive process. There are State requirements to be eligible to be a permanent firefighter; they may include, but are not limited to the following: 1  High School Diploma or GED. 2  18 years of age. 3  Pass entrance exam including a written general knowledge exam and a physical ability exam. 4  Pass a pre-employment physical examination. 5  Pass a background check-no felony 6  ... P