I am 37 and would like to get on as a carreer but most places around here are not hiring over the hill guys. I know its the perf but it seems if a person was willing and able they could get on board. Im a good firefighter who will only get better and someday will make a very good leader. I will be starting an emt course in Dec. Any information would be great. I have been told that you can get in if you are willing to pay into the perf but I have never seen anything in writing so I dont know if there is any truth to that.