I'm only a junior firefighter, and as of now I dont know the answer to this....Are you required to do diving in order to become a firefighter? I've seen pics of my town's department diving and diving under ice and stuff..That's one thing I dont think I'll b able to do...I dont do water lol...So please let me know.
Like Meaghan said check with your local department. The department that I am on also has a dive team and we are not required to be a part of it if we do not want to. I am with you on the whole no water thing if i cant see the bottom i am not getting in. and there are other things you can do for the dive team. I do not dive but I am a tender and hold the rope that the diver is connected to. I also drive the dive truck and boat for them.
Hi I am a Dive Lt with our Department....We only have certified Divers that volunteer to be on the team on our underwater team But we do have Line tenders and boat operators...We also have rescue divers and rescue swimmers....Don't rule it out...you may find that you really enjoy diving...it opens up a whole new world under water...and No, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to learn how.....hey, if I did it anyone can.....Stay safe and remember to keep the faith.........Paul