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Permalink Reply by Jeremiah Burch on July 22, 2008 at 12:09pm

I personaly dont know too much about, but I too was interested in that, but my dad, who served 10 years in the Army and then another 6 in the Air Force told me that it isn't a pleasen't job to do. He said that you are will be fighting fires in combat zones and the overall work is pretty sucky. But it's been a few years since he was in so you should talk to someone in the service(excluding a recruiter, he'll usually sell you a bunch of crap). Take a look at ROTC or OCS too.

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Permalink Reply by Oldman on July 22, 2008 at 1:11pm

Keep one thing in mind, (which the recruiter will not tell you) The needs of the Air Force will determine where you go and what you do. The Air Force Firefighting training school is hard to get into. The school located at Goodfellow AFB, San Angelo, Texas graduates a new class every day. The train not only Air Force, but the other branches train there as well. They have a top notch training facility, and instructors comparable to any in the world. The video will give you a little insight.

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• Goodfellow Airforce Base.wmv, 2.7 MB

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Permalink Reply by Nick on July 22, 2008 at 2:37pm

Thanks for the video and information. I have heard that it was also pretty tough to get in to the training school. But how do you I get in. Like what does it take to get into the school?

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Permalink Reply by Oldman on July 22, 2008 at 5:41pm

I was discharged in 1978, so I'm afraid I'll have to refer you to the AF Recruiter. Back then, there were a battery of tests to see what you were better suited for based on aptitude. You did have some input and request. I would think if you have experience as a firefighter, they would take that into consideration. But, I've been out for a month or two so I'm not sure now.

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Permalink Reply by Doug on July 22, 2008 at 7:40pm

Go see your local USAF recruiter. Last I heard though, the Air Force was not guaranteeing any specific jobs, as they are downsizing somewhat. I joined back in 99, got the job I wanted as a firefighter, and loved every minute of it. The Fire Academy is rated #1 in the world, has been year in and year out for the past 2 decades, so you will get the best training available. Take care, and good luck

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Permalink Reply by Doug on July 22, 2008 at 8:00pm

Here's a couple more links that may help you.
http://www.goodfellow.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123037221
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7694516774672899287
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8583958957592449763&q=...

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