Hey my name is John Cruz, I am a little new to the fire scene. Ive always wanted to be in the fire service ever since high school but was a little mis guided. I am volunteering now at pembroke rural sta. 21 in pembroke NC and having the time of my life. I am also a college student getting a degree in sports medecine. Ever since i joined I have fell in love with it and am hooked. When I graduate college i want to be a paid fire fighter. I just want to be a little proactive in getting in the academy and just asking what i need to do to get better standings in getting into the academy? i know its highly competative and just need a little advise to getting one step ahead of the competition.