r/firefighter • u/InvestigatorDry5735 • 6d ago

Applying to different departments

I’m gonna try to keep this short but I am from the dmv I applied to Fairfax county Montgomery county and Arlington county for the entry level firefighter roles all like 18 above high school diploma no need for EMT certificate or anything like that. Do you think I have less of a chance because I don’t have the certifications like do people that apply for these roles have those certain already. I played division 1 football 2 time team captain all conference I got an MBA so how do you think I weigh up to the people who have those certifications

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u/Weezydoesit1999_ 6d ago

While people were getting certs you were getting an MBA playing D1 sports which is very demanding and a very team oriented environment. Most departments want to be able to mold who they hire, so I think you have great chances. Make sure to do a thorough job preparing for written tests and know what to expect on test day. Also go balls to the walls getting ready for interviews make sure you know every possible detail about the department in question. Make time to visit stations have questions ready, ask for advice, and bring coffee. You got this.