Your Complete Guide to Becoming a Firefighter
Become a Firefighter – Updated National Edition is the national roadmap for anyone serious about earning the badge. Written by retired Fire Captain Dave, this guide cuts through the guesswork with real-world advice you won’t get at recruitment seminars.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to find and apply for firefighter job openings in any state
- Proven strategies to excel in the written exam, CPAT, and oral board interview
- What fire departments are really looking for in background checks and reference calls
- How to avoid common mistakes that knock candidates out early
- The insider’s timeline from first application to conditional job offer
Whether you’re coming from the military, EMS, a trade, or straight out of school, this book will help you navigate the firefighter hiring process with confidence.
Why trust Captain Dave?
With decades of fire service experience, including testing, hiring, and training firefighters, Captain Dave has sat on both sides of the hiring table. This isn’t theory — it’s field-tested advice.
Get hired. Earn the badge. Start your career in the fire service.
➜ Order Become a Firefighter – Updated National Edition today and start preparing for success.
Common questions
- Is this current for today’s hiring?
- Yes. The Updated National Edition reflects modern testing, background standards, and interview practices.
- Does it cover CPAT prep?
- Yes. You get a simple training plan with checkpoints and time goals for each event.
- Will this help if I am already EMT or military?
- Yes. There is guidance to translate prior experience into what fire departments value.
- How fast can I move from application to offer?
- Timelines vary by department. The book shows typical ranges and how to avoid delays.
- Do you offer live mentoring?
- Live weekly mentoring is coming. Join the email list on checkout to get notified.
- What is your return policy?
- We replace any copy with printing damage or defects within 30 days.
