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Updated May 15, 2026
The requirements to become a firefighter in 2026, including EMT and Firefighter I and II certifications, digital background checks, and salaries from $55,000 entry-level to $125,000.
Updated Feb 8, 2026
Firefighter requirements from EMT certification and a fire science degree to the eight-event CPAT physical test, written exams, background and credit checks, and fire academy training.
Average firefighter pay of $52,500, top-paying states like New Jersey at $84,930 and California at $80,990, plus CPAT and written exam requirements, fire academy training, and background checks.
Updated Mar 3, 2026
Police officer requirements from citizenship and age rules to written and physical exams, background checks, polygraphs, 13 to 19 weeks of academy, and federal vs state vs local career paths.
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