10 steps to becoming a FF; Build a better resume

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In this month's eNews, we offer expert advice on how to launch a firefighting career. We start off with 10 steps to become a firefighter � many of them can be done concurrently, but none should be skipped. We also offer 10 tips to build your firefighting resume to help your application get noticed.

Lastly, we cover how to repair a seized FDC coupling.

� The FR1 Team


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		10 steps to becoming a FF By Tony Vitalie The most common question that I'm asked is "How do I become a firefighter?" There are many different paths that one can take to a full-time firefighter career. Here are some straight-forward steps. Earn the job of your dreams
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		How to fix a seized coupling One problem to be aware of with fire department connections is seized couplings. Exposure to weather, dirt and rust can prevent the FDC's threads from being free enough to spin. When this happens, the male thread cannot connect. Do the twist
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