How would I become a firefighter or a police officer?

Question

I really want to become a firefighter or a police officer, I haven't decided which yet but any info you provide would help make my mind up.
Do I need to attend college for either of them?
Or do they have their own type of school?

Thank you.

Answer 1

You have to attend college. Everything varies from state to state.



EDIT:

This is what i found for the Kansas City, Missouri Police Dept.



Im assuming it would be somewhat the same for another city in Missouri.





Law Enforcement Qualification Requirements



United States citizen

21 years of age upon completion of academy training

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid driver's license from any state and obtain a Missouri driver's license by the date of appointment

Live in City of Kansas City, Missouri within twelve (12) months of employment

Pass the Police Officer entrance examination, which measures an individual's ability in arithmetic, reading comprehension, grammar and writing. A minimum score of 70% in each category is required

Pass the physical agility test

Proportional height and weight according to department standards

A minimum of 20/200 vision uncorrected, correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using clear verbal and good writing skills

Physically capable of operating a department issued handgun and shotgun

Pass a polygraph examination

Pass a background investigation

Pass a psychological evaluation

Pass a physical examination

Must meet other requirements as specified by the Kansas City Missouri Police Department during the pre-employment process

Disqualifiers



Dishonesty

Past pattern of drug abuse and/or use of certain controlled substances

Excessive traffic conviction history

Excessive city ordinance, misdemeanor violation convictions or outstanding warrants

Felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions directly resulting from felony charges

Dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Services

Answer 2

Here is a good link to give you some info:



http://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv1-&p=%20How%20to%20beocome%20a%20Policeman&ei=UTF-8&type=





Google " How to become a Firefighter"



Good luck

Answer 3

Hi, so... You want to become one of those professions you need to end high school different for each. But what i recommend to try to find safer job because you gotta think of worst and how will your family will feel if anything bad happens. But it's just my opinion.

Answer 4

I'd suggest speaking with, respectively, your local fire department and police department. I'm not sure they hire elves, but they tend to be pretty open-minded...

Answer 5

just got o your local city hall and ask for an application. some are even online now