Other Frequently Requested Research Topics

What it's like being a firefighter

• A day in the life – selected books
• Firehouse by David Halberstam
• Into the fire – DVD
• Life lines: stories from the firehouse
• Pride and ownership: a firefighter's love of the job

Job descriptions

• Fire investigators and fire marshals – selected titles
• Firefighters – selected titles
• Other fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) careers – selected titles

Wages and salaries

• The municipal year book: section 3 – fire department personnel, salaries and expenditures for cities 10,000 and over 2009

Becoming a firefighter

• Becoming a firefighter
• The complete guide to becoming a firefighter
• International Fire Service Training Association orientation and terminology

Exam preparation resources

• Fire investigator examination preparation and study guides
• Firefighter exams
• Firefighter interview books

Related careers

• EMS careers