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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security cluster Emergency and Fire Management Services pathway.

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Early training often takes place at the local level, through community fire services and work on volunteer crews. Some people choose to go through a formal university or college education in forestry or resource management.

Most firefighters receive on-the-job training, although some states now require that all applicants pass a standard test, which includes fitness.

Since forest firefighting is handled differently across the country, contact your local forest agency for more information about requirements in your area.

There are a variety of training options through various agencies and institutions.

The Multi-Agency Fire Training Schedule lists wildland fire and aviation training courses taught throughout the United States. Courses are hosted by federal, state and local cooperating agencies, including the National Park Service.

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