How Do You Write A Resume For A Fire Fighter Job?
A good resume will probably not be the final factor that gets you hired as a professional fire fighter, but it is essential in many cases to get you considered. Write in a clean, clear style and use a nicely laid out single sheet to demonstrate the strength of your experience, training and certifications so that you can get an interview to follow up the paperwork with personal impact. Present your name, address, telephone number and email address in an attractive layout as the heading for your resume. Begin the body of the resume with a clearly stated, single-sentence “Objective” that briefly highlights your experience, the contribution you wish to make and the organizational setting in which you wish to work (for example, municipal fire department). Cite all relevant certifications, licenses, training programs and specific courses in the next section, “Training and Certifications,” including firefighting, EMT, rescue, haz-mat, first responder, military and vehicle and equipment certif