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Industry Professional Instructors

Benefits of Learning from Industry Professionals at HCI

Industry Professional Instructors

All throughout our lives we learn from many different sources.  As children, we learn from our parents, families, teachers, friends, books and television.  As we continue to grow up, those sources still hold true, but when it comes to higher education we need a little more, and HCI knows this. 

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Fire Officer

Fire Officer Training

Fire Officer

The core values of fire training programs is to provide the current Fire Officer and aspiring officers knowledge that will aid in their daily performance as a company officer. Health Career Institutes Fire Officer program gives training for those seeking certification in Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II and prepares them for career advancement in a variety of technical and supervisory positions within the fire service.

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Fire Inspector Training

Fire Inspector Training

Fire Inspector Training

Certificate programs in Fire Inspection prepare students on how to inspect and evaluate commercial and residential buildings to ensure that fire codes and regulations are met.   As part of the fire department team, inspectors typically rise from firefighter roles.  Employment qualifications are established by national firefighting organizations, state government and local fire districts.

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Firefighter School Requirements

Firefighter School Requirements

Firefighter School Requirements

If you’re interested in going to school for firefighting, there are some requirements most programs will ask of you.  Below are some basic recommendations that will not only help you through firefighter school, but will also be beneficial later on when you apply to a fire department.

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Firefighter to EMT

Changing Careers: Firefighter To EMT

Firefighter to EMT

If you are already a working firefighter, the transition to becoming an EMT wont be too difficult.  The majority of fire departments require that incoming firefighters are EMT certified, so chances are you already have the basic training of an emergency medical technician.

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How Long Become Firefighter

How Long Is Schooling To Become A Firefighter?

How Long Become Firefighter

To be hired as a Firefighter, a high school education is acceptable, however it is not uncommon for firefighters to seek out higher education by take courses in fire science.  Competition in this field is strong and challenging, and its important to be prepared for the journey that lies ahead.

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Firefighter career change

Switching Careers: Firefighter

Firefighter career change

Being a Firefighter is often a childhood dream. The appeal of saving lives and being a hero to so many people is always such a rewarding aspect in any profession, and few others offer that quite like being a Firefighter does.

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Firefighter Courses

Courses to Take Throughout Firefighter Career

Firefighter Courses

Firefighting may come across as only a physical career that requires little more than the desire to help people, bravery, and a will to make a difference. However, obtaining proper education and certification before and during a Firefighter career will benefit you greatly in the long run, opening up many more windows of opportunities in the profession down the line.

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