1. Age requirement: usually at least 18 years old is required (higher in some areas), and the upper age limit is mostly 35 years old (the upper age limit is 40 years old in some areas). This is because firefighters need physical activity at work, and the age limit can ensure the applicant's health during work.
2. Health status: Firefighters are engaged in high-risk occupations, so health is an important consideration. Applicants generally require good health, no infectious diseases, heart diseases and other major diseases, and pass the physical examination. Some areas have strict restrictions on certain occupational diseases (such as respiratory diseases).
3. Education: Generally, applicants are required to have a secondary school education or above, and there is no rigid requirement for education in some areas. In addition, having relevant professional qualifications (such as fire engineering and safety engineering) or relevant professional certificates (such as fireman's license) will increase the competitiveness of applicants.
4. Have basic skills: Firefighters need to have certain basic skills, such as fire fighting, rescue and first aid. In some areas, candidates are required to pass relevant training courses and obtain corresponding skill certificates before entering the examination.
5. Height requirements: Firefighters need to carry out certain physical activities, so height is a common restriction. Generally speaking, the height of men is not less than 165 cm and that of women is not less than 160 cm. Some areas will be adjusted according to the actual situation.
6. Have a suitable physical level: Firefighters need a certain physical level to cope with emergencies and difficult working environment. It usually includes physical fitness tests, such as running, climbing stairs and lifting heavy objects.
7. Have knowledge of laws and regulations and moral quality: Firefighters need to understand relevant laws and regulations, be familiar with fire safety knowledge, and have good professional ethics and teamwork spirit.
The actual application conditions may vary from country to country. If you are interested in applying for a firefighter, it is recommended to consult the recruitment information of the local fire department or relevant institutions to understand the specific application conditions and procedures. In addition, adequate preparation, physical training and related knowledge learning in advance are also the keys to successfully apply for firefighters.
Responsibility of active firefighters
1. Fire fighting and rescue: The main duty of firefighters is to carry out fire fighting and rescue work. When there is a fire or other similar emergency, they will quickly rush to the scene to put out the fire and rescue the trapped people. They use fire-fighting equipment and equipment, master fire-fighting techniques and strategies, effectively put out fires, control fire sources, and protect the safety of life and property.
2. Fire prevention: Firefighters' work is not only fire fighting and rescue, but also fire prevention. Through patrols, inspections and publicity activities, the public's awareness of fire safety can be improved and fires can be prevented. They check the fire-fighting facilities and equipment in buildings and places to ensure their normal operation, and provide corresponding suggestions and guidance to help improve fire hazards.
3. Emergency rescue: In addition to fire, firefighters also participate in other emergencies and disasters, such as natural disasters, traffic accidents, explosions, etc. They participate in rescue work, including personnel rescue, on-site organization, providing first aid and emergency medical assistance. They make quick decisions and take actions in a tense environment to protect their lives.
4. Publicity and education: Firefighters undertake the role of publicity and education, and popularize fire safety knowledge and skills to the public through lectures, training and exercises. They provide fire escape guidance, teach the correct use of fire fighting equipment, and improve the public's self-protection ability and emergency handling ability, thus reducing the occurrence of fire accidents and losses.
5. Resource guarantee and coordination: In large-scale fire or disaster events, firefighters need to work closely with other rescue departments and agencies to coordinate resources and strength to deal with complex situations. They participate in the command and coordination work, ensure the efficient cooperation of all parties, and protect the safety of life and property to the maximum extent.