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Become a Firefighter: Recommended books and videos
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Ricky's Rib Shack, a Firefighter's JourneyRicky's Rib Shack, a Firefighter's Journey
Buy new: $27.85
This is absolutely the most realistic firefighting movie you have ever seen. It's so real in fact, after watching it, you may think twice about your chosen profession. How did they get so close?
Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition)Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations (5th Edition) by IFSTA
Buy new: $59.68 / Used from: $53.70
So you saw "Ricky's Rib Shack" and you still want to do the job? Well here's the next step. This is the bible of firefighter's. This was the book my department uses for training its new recruits. Get it. Learn it. And you'll be ahead of the game.
Essentials of Fire Fighting Study Guide 5EEssentials of Fire Fighting Study Guide 5E by IFTSA
Buy used from: $27.00
The title speaks for itself. Just another of the resources to hammer home those basics.
Smoke Your Firefighter InterviewSmoke Your Firefighter Interview by Paul S. Lepore
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $51.24
To get the job, you must sell yourself. The oral interview is where you get that chance. This book is an essential read for the oral interviewee.
HCSB The Firefighter's BibleHCSB The Firefighter's Bible
Buy new: $16.49 / Used from: $12.00
So now you've done the oral interview, seen Ricky's Rib Shack, and studied your butt off. The stress has hit the fan. Now sit down and pick up "The Firefighter's Bible" and kiss that stress goodbye.
Pride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the JobPride & Ownership: A Firefighter's Love of the Job by Rick Lasky
Buy new: $39.20 / Used from: $45.65
Learn the ins and outs of the job. It's not "The Essentials of Firefighting" it's just everything else.
Report from Engine Co. 82Report from Engine Co. 82 by Dennis Smith
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $4.30
Just a great inspirational book.
The Firefighter's Workout Book: The 30 Minute a Day Train-for-Life Program for Men and WomenThe Firefighter's Workout Book: The 30 Minute a Day Train-for-Life Program for Men and Women by Michael Stefano
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.48
It's a physical job. Start preparing yourself now. And get ahead of the game.
Backdraft (2 Disc Anniversary Edition)Backdraft (2 Disc Anniversary Edition)
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $5.98
At the end of hard day, sit down, relax, and enjoy a good action flick. But don't go thinking it's the job. Remember, and keep telling yourself: "It's just a movie!" You want reality? You know where to go!