Firefighters in Texas not only fight fire, but also keep the public and their property safe. Everyday, Texas firefighters, both men and women risk their lives to keep others safe. Texas requires that paid firefighters meed qualifications before getting hired on a fire department.  The Texas volunteers are not required to meet these standards. However, [...]

This question seems to get asked quite often so firenewsonline.com has decided to give their perspective on how to become a firefighter.
First of all, it really depends on what state you’re in. For example, in the State of North Carolina, you should be at least 18 years old, hold a class B “classified” CDL and [...]