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Personal Statement: A Career As A Firefighter

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This is a great way to start my career as a firefighter and I want to be one of the 15 students that get into the program. This program will let me see first hand the work firefighters do and I will be able to expand my skills as an EMT and later as a paramedic. I’m enthusiastic to put my knowledge and medical skills and thrilled to apply to this program and be part of the team. In my current employer, I’m a health technician and EMT where I’m in charge of everything medical. Not only do I help people medically but I care beyond the medical care. One of my biggest inspirations is seeing my community do well and trying to improve. Also, I do my best to help my people make some changes in their lives by referring them to programs, shelters,
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