PREPARING FOR A FIRE CAREER
I have often been asked "What can I do to prepare for a career as a firefighter?"
In 2000, I read a brief email message written by a high school student named Joe. I replied to his message. People continue to ask me what they can do to prepare themselves for a fire service career. In 2005, I began distributing copies of what I wrote to Joe in 2000.
Despite the passage of a significant amount of time, my answers to Joe today wouldn't be much different than what I wrote in 2000. Joe's original inquiry follows my reply.
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