John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Worked at Nellis Fire 96-2020. It was a great job. The hours were crazy, and happy now that I can spend time with my family. Stay safe and keep the needle moving forward is my advice.
i did the technical rescue course back in 94, for some one from the UK I had a great time. Liked it so much went back and did Fire Inspector course 👍🚒🚒🚒
I go to MEPS on tuesday, my plan is to go in as fire protection. I am already a civilian volunteer firefighter, so I am looking forward to it! Per NFPA we are already HAZMAT Ops on the civilian side. I can confirm HAZMAT absolutely sucks, but if you just study the book, you'll be fine.
Its so much different than when i went in in 1976, for the better. Ii was a MTI as well and i hated seeing the discipline taught in Basic Training get lost in Tech School. Students and Instructors use first names and no respect for rank. I the fire service it was lost faster because of having civilian FF. I think military FF should rank over them, a SSgt who was a station chief overseas is on the nozzle and a GS-5 supervises them. Thats the reason i crossed trained.
Hey Kira, just watched love the video. My daughter is in the process of joining and this is the job she picked. How hard is the dummy drag/carry and do u recall the dummy weight? Any advise on workouts?
Hi! Congratulations on your daughter joining!! If I remember correctly, there are different weights but they range from 150-200lbs I believe. They aren’t hard at all. And for workouts, I’d just recommend to start strength training and cardio. But more so focus on strength training!
I’ll be honest military fire fighting is much much different than civilian fire. If you want to become a fire fighter I’d recommend going civilian. But if you want to be in the military, this job is awesome! Personally, I’m not extremely passionate about fire fighting but compared to what else I could be doing in the Air Force, this job trumps most other jobs in my opinion!
I’m 31 and want to be a career firefighter I have a 6 week EMT course in June. I come from a family of military officers but know for ff you can only go enlisted. Does the pay seem enough for you to vacation etc? I have a bachelors degree but know the only difference that makes if I enlist is I go in as an e3. But I’m committed to being a career ff. Would you recommend at my age doing this enlisted route or just applying to my local fire departments? I also am entertaining the idea of being a civilian DoD firefighter so that I can still travel and be around the military bases with a retirement. Would love your honest opinion from what you have seen and heard!
I think if you want to BE a firefighter, go civilian. If you want the benefits of the military like travel, insurance, school and things like that, give it a go. I think if you want to truly be a firefighter, i think the military isn't the way to go just because there are so many external factors that come into play. In short, in the military, you're a military member first, then firefighter second.
What were you doing workout wise before BMT to prepare? I’m strong, a little scrawny, and am working out constantly trying to get stronger. What do you recommend?
I was doing CrossFit for a few years before BMT. But I definitely recommend a healthy combination on running and lifting weights! Push-ups and sit ups as well because the only way you get better at those is doing exactly that
do you know what’s the process of becoming a civilian firefighter I’m doing this MOS but I’ll be in the reserves so Im wanting to become a civilian firefighter as well.
I don’t know! Maybe there’s someone in your squadron or platoon that’s also a civi firefighter that can help ya out. I hope you’re able to find what you’re looking for!
Yes! Family, friends can attend your fire graduation. It’s a fairly small ceremony but ofc your loved ones are more than welcomed! Beale is my first base
Yeah it’s basically a small tunnel/tube you have to wiggle your way through. Only sketch part was if you pulled out your regulator, it could get suctioned to the connection port and you can’t breathe. The key is to pretend you’re a worm lol
As a person who’s mildly claustrophobic & willing to overcome that would you say it’s super intense or for you wasnt to bad , I can be in small spaces as long as I can move & don’t get stuck 🤣
I think it’s totally doable! Yes it’s scary at first but once you start moving, it gets better. Plus the instructor is watching you pretty much the whole time.
From what I remember we had people with fire 1 & 2 and EMR already but they still had to go through all of tech school just like everyone else. But of course they had the advantage of having prior knowledge so, probably a lot easier than other people.
Good day mam Kira, I would like to join USAF fire if I could have a greencard but my question is does having a previous firefighting experience or trainings help you to get into USAF fire protection? Thanks
As far as getting the job, it might help. It all really depends on the recruiter and how much they’re willing to help you get the job. But as far as the Air Force side, they’re really just trying to put people into jobs that need manning. So it really depends on the recruiter!
The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Good Shit. You rarely see ladies in the air force as fire fighters. You’re awesome. I wanna be a fire fighter too
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Worked at Nellis Fire 96-2020. It was a great job. The hours were crazy, and happy now that I can spend time with my family. Stay safe and keep the needle moving forward is my advice.
Just graduated from there it was my favorite experience so far
This video helps so much since I'm thinking about doing this, thank you!
i did the technical rescue course back in 94, for some one from the UK I had a great time. Liked it so much went back and did Fire Inspector course 👍🚒🚒🚒
I go to MEPS on tuesday, my plan is to go in as fire protection. I am already a civilian volunteer firefighter, so I am looking forward to it! Per NFPA we are already HAZMAT Ops on the civilian side. I can confirm HAZMAT absolutely sucks, but if you just study the book, you'll be fine.
I can’t believe it’s been 8 years since I went through that academy
PLEASE DONT STOP MSKING VIDEOS EVER
That dummy drag is surprisingly difficult
Its so much different than when i went in in 1976, for the better. Ii was a MTI as well and i hated seeing the discipline taught in Basic Training get lost in Tech School. Students and Instructors use first names and no respect for rank. I the fire service it was lost faster because of having civilian FF. I think military FF should rank over them, a SSgt who was a station chief overseas is on the nozzle and a GS-5 supervises them. Thats the reason i crossed trained.
Army firefighter here. Goodfellow was the best time I've ever had!
Just graduated BMT and shipping this Friday, been a HOA for a week but school starts may 7th super stoked!
AWESOME👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Goodluck!
How did it go?
How did it go
@@keagm13 went well just prove that you care and put that work in currently working in Wyoming!
@@elevatione2845 it’s pretty fun man just take it serious and put in the work to show you want to be there, currently stationed in Wyoming
I’m a FF/ EMT-I on the civilian side and was wondering how tech school would go if I had most of the required certs (FF 1-2, Hazmat and EMT)?
At the fire academy right now in EMR nervous for end of block and national registry. Also dummy drags
You’ve got it!!
@@kirakphillips462do you have any advice?!? End of block Monday!
Just be confident! If you know the material and what to do, there’s nothing else to worry about. GOODLUCK✨
@@kirakphillips462passed EMR! On to dummies in 2 Tuesdays!
heck yeahhhhh!! hard part is over!@@addisonkotterman3607
Sounds fun!!! 🔥🚒
I have to say so many changes since I went thru in 1976. It is a great career. Enjoy it
Hey Kira, just watched love the video. My daughter is in the process of joining and this is the job she picked. How hard is the dummy drag/carry and do u recall the dummy weight? Any advise on workouts?
Hi! Congratulations on your daughter joining!! If I remember correctly, there are different weights but they range from 150-200lbs I believe. They aren’t hard at all. And for workouts, I’d just recommend to start strength training and cardio. But more so focus on strength training!
What if my spelling is not that good will I still be ok in this mos or is spelling a major factor with this mos Because my spelling is horrible
You don’t gotta be good at spelling😂
do you genuinely like this job? i’m 17 and trying to find some jobs i will enjoy and this has always been on my list. would you recommend?
I’ll be honest military fire fighting is much much different than civilian fire. If you want to become a fire fighter I’d recommend going civilian. But if you want to be in the military, this job is awesome! Personally, I’m not extremely passionate about fire fighting but compared to what else I could be doing in the Air Force, this job trumps most other jobs in my opinion!
I wouldn't recommend enlisting or commissioning into the military. Go civilian.
I’m 31 and want to be a career firefighter I have a 6 week EMT course in June. I come from a family of military officers but know for ff you can only go enlisted. Does the pay seem enough for you to vacation etc? I have a bachelors degree but know the only difference that makes if I enlist is I go in as an e3. But I’m committed to being a career ff. Would you recommend at my age doing this enlisted route or just applying to my local fire departments? I also am entertaining the idea of being a civilian DoD firefighter so that I can still travel and be around the military bases with a retirement. Would love your honest opinion from what you have seen and heard!
I think if you want to BE a firefighter, go civilian. If you want the benefits of the military like travel, insurance, school and things like that, give it a go. I think if you want to truly be a firefighter, i think the military isn't the way to go just because there are so many external factors that come into play. In short, in the military, you're a military member first, then firefighter second.
What were you doing workout wise before BMT to prepare?
I’m strong, a little scrawny, and am working out constantly trying to get stronger. What do you recommend?
I was doing CrossFit for a few years before BMT. But I definitely recommend a healthy combination on running and lifting weights! Push-ups and sit ups as well because the only way you get better at those is doing exactly that
Was the base you’re stationed at on your dream sheet? And when did you fill out your dream sheet?
We filled out our dream sheet I believe during our in-processing so, about the first 2 weeks. And my base was #3 on my dream sheet!
do you know what’s the process of becoming a civilian firefighter I’m doing this MOS but I’ll be in the reserves so Im wanting to become a civilian firefighter as well.
I don’t know! Maybe there’s someone in your squadron or platoon that’s also a civi firefighter that can help ya out. I hope you’re able to find what you’re looking for!
Lol s/o to the way you threw a little graduation party mid way through the video 😅
Is there a graduation ceremony for tech school that family can attend? Also, where did you go for your first base
Yes! Family, friends can attend your fire graduation. It’s a fairly small ceremony but ofc your loved ones are more than welcomed! Beale is my first base
What happens if you fail fire tech school
You are then transferred to a different job and a different tech school! Not sure how the selection process goes though.
Kira K Phillips thank you for the response! What does it take to fail out completely and did you have any fire experience before joining?
I believe you have a total of 5 fails if I remember correctly. And I didn’t have any fire experience before tech school!
What did you score on the ASVAB and what was you’re job selection list? Did you want to do fire?
My score was 88 and I only wanted Fire or a medical job. I did want to do fire!
From WA, are you stationed at JBLM? I'm just starting the process with my recruiter.
I’m originally from Washington but I’m stationed in California right now!
Anything wild regarding heights or claustrophobic situations?
If your claustrophobic, there’s a confined space portion that you have to get through! And we didn’t do anything specific regarding heights
Hey Kira do you remember what that portion consisted of & how difficult you would say it was ? (Confined space portion)
Yeah it’s basically a small tunnel/tube you have to wiggle your way through. Only sketch part was if you pulled out your regulator, it could get suctioned to the connection port and you can’t breathe. The key is to pretend you’re a worm lol
As a person who’s mildly claustrophobic & willing to overcome that would you say it’s super intense or for you wasnt to bad , I can be in small spaces as long as I can move & don’t get stuck 🤣
I think it’s totally doable! Yes it’s scary at first but once you start moving, it gets better. Plus the instructor is watching you pretty much the whole time.
What was the name of the gym that you went to?
TBone CrossFit! Some good people there
Did y’all still have to run on that old crusty dusty flight line
Yes sirrrr lol
So if I come in with all my certs already do you know how tech school will work for me?
From what I remember we had people with fire 1 & 2 and EMR already but they still had to go through all of tech school just like everyone else. But of course they had the advantage of having prior knowledge so, probably a lot easier than other people.
Good day mam Kira, I would like to join USAF fire if I could have a greencard but my question is does having a previous firefighting experience or trainings help you to get into USAF fire protection? Thanks
As far as getting the job, it might help. It all really depends on the recruiter and how much they’re willing to help you get the job. But as far as the Air Force side, they’re really just trying to put people into jobs that need manning. So it really depends on the recruiter!
@@kirakphillips462 ohh really? So anyway hows the manning for fire protection is there enough or does it have many applicants?
According to the Air Force, fire protection is over manned!
@@kirakphillips462 alright so which specialty code do recruiters usually persuade an applicant? That might make sense
I have no clue honestly, maybe security forces
Do you remember at what point during tec school you received your assignment?
i wanna say like in the middle of everything. its different for everyone but if i remember correctly i got my assignment at like week 6
@@kirakphillips462 Thank you, my son is about to go to Basic, Im ex AF, and I was just curious. Thank you. Be safe and thank you for your service.
Thank you for yours! And I wish your son the me best of luck
@@kirakphillips462 Thank you he's super excited, well prepared, and ready to go. Just have to wait for a slot.
What's the other choice if you don't do RAP? Can you go straight to your assignment?
Yes you can go straight to your first base!
@@kirakphillips462 Thanks ☺️
How many months is the tech school total ?
Its about 3 months! it's 69 working days so excluding the weekends and holidays
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
John 3:16
King James Version
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
You failed emr? Good luck with medic.
Yes! Failed it the first time