Seminars planned for aspiring firefighters

Friday, March 7, 2003 | 9:30 a.m.

Las Vegas and North Las Vegas will be accepting applications for firefighter trainee Dec. 1-31, a highly competitive process that includes a written exam scheduled for January and a physical ability exam scheduled for March 2004.

Those interested in applying can get information on the process at five upcoming seminars:

Applicants must have valid certification as an emergency medical technician, be 18 years old, have an appropriate driver's license and a high school diploma or GED at the time of application. Some firefighting experience and college-level coursework in fire science, administration or other fire-related field is desirable.

Call 392-2774 or visit the Las Vegas website (www.ci.las-vegas.nv.us) for more information.

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