How does one become a firefighter?

[jchief]

Originally Posted by Jcredeur

I work for the Lafayette Fire Department. Been here 6 years. Shoot me a pm and y'all can come check out the station and meet the crew. I am at station 2 on Mudd Ave.
In Lafayette you would need to take the civil service and agility test then complete a 16 week academy. After that is when the fun begins. I also teach for LSU Fire training all around so if he would be interested in other cities I can get you in touch with them.


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The southeast part of the state has better pay. Most of the bigger departments have their own recruit training or send their people to LSU. Starting as a volunteer is a great way to get in the door.

Go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/testing...irefighter.asp gives some up coming test dates. He can take the test anywhere and have his score transferred to any jurisdiction he wants. lot of good info on that site.

Go talk to the Duson fire chief and tell him I sent him. Still have plenty of contacts.

[Jcredeur]

Originally Posted by jchief

The southeast part of the state has better pay. Most of the bigger departments have their own recruit training or send their people to LSU. Starting as a volunteer is a great way to get in the door.

Go to http://www.ose.louisiana.gov/testing...irefighter.asp gives some up coming test dates. He can take the test anywhere and have his score transferred to any jurisdiction he wants. lot of good info on that site.

Go talk to the Duson fire chief and tell him I sent him. Still have plenty of contacts.

Chief,
They have been sending me your way a good bit here lately. I did a class in Lebleu Settlement in March and will be headed to Ward 2 in April. Great group of guys y'all have out there!



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