Question: Can you be a Part-time Firefighter?

[Xiodus1]

I know there are volunteer's but im in college so i need to get paid .

 

[Y_lifter]

Usually referred to as "Reserves"

Same with cops

 

[Xiodus1]

ya any info? or website i cant find shit im in Tampa Bay.

 

[mdd]

yes, depends on the department

can be set up a few different ways

volunteer
paid on call
part time
combination
full time

 

[mdd]

btw, its really not something you can just decide you want to go do. most places will recquire you to have the FF2 and paramedic even for part time

and in FL i believe the academy is 300-some + hours

 

[Y_lifter]

http://www.tampagov.net/dept_fire/Administration/employment_opportunites.asp

 

[from zero]

Quick solution:

Go to your local fire department, talk to people there.

 

[Y_lifter]

HillsB county has vol FF...
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/firerescue/volunteer.html