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Welcome to the first responders field! If you are interested in a career as a first responder, youve come to the right book. So what exactly do these people do on the job, day in and day out? What kind of skills and educational background do you need to succeed in these fields? How much can you expect to make, and what are the pros and cons of these various fields? Is this even the right career path for you? How do you avoid burnout and deal with stress? This book can help you answer these questions and more.
This book, which includes interviews with professionals in the field, covers four main areas of this field that have proven to be stable, lucrative, and growing professions.
  • Firefighters
  • Police officers
  • EMTs
  • Paramedics and emergency medical professionals
  • Kezia Endsley: author's other books


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    Kezia Endsley is an editor and author from Indianapolis, Indiana. In addition to editing technical publications and writing books for teens, she enjoys running and triathlons, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and many pets.

    EDITORIAL BOARD

    Eric Evitts has been working with teens in the high school setting for twenty-three years. Most of his career has dealt with getting teens, especially at-risk students, to find and follow a career path of interest. He has developed curriculum for Frederick County Public Schools focusing on anti-bullying and career development. He is currently a counselor at South Hagerstown High School.

    Danielle Irving-Johnson, MA, EdS, is currently the career services specialist at the American Counseling Association. She exercises her specialty in career counseling by providing career guidance, services, and resources designed to encourage and assist students and professionals in obtaining their educational, employment, and career goals while also promoting the importance of self-care, wellness, work-life balance, and burnout prevention. Danielle has also previously served as a mental health counselor and clinical intake assessor in community agency settings assisting diverse populations with various diagnoses.

    Joyce Rhine Shull, BS, MS, is an active member of the Maryland Association of Community Colleges Career Affinity Group and the Maryland Career Development Association. She presently serves as an academic adviser in higher education, and teaches Professionalism in the Workplace as an adjunct professor. Her experience also includes two decades of management and career education of vocational courses and seminars for high school students.

    Lisa Adams Somerlot is the president of the American College Counseling Association and also serves as director of counseling at the University of West Georgia. She has a PhD in counselor education from Auburn University and is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia and a nationally approved clinical supervisor. She is certified in Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and Strengths Quest administration.

    Are you looking for more information about the fields within the first responder umbrella, which in this book include firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics? Do you want to know more about the application process for college or training, or need some help finding the right educational/vocational fit for you? Do you want a quick way to search for a good college or school? Try these resources as a starting point on your journey toward finding a great career!

    Books

    Fiske, Edward. Fiske Guide to Colleges. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 2018.

    Gilmartin, Kevin M. Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide forOfficers and Their Families. Tucson, AZ: E-S Press, 2002.

    Kerrigan, Dan, and Jim Moss. Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity. N.p.: Firefighter Toolbox, 2016.

    Le Baudour, Chris, and J. David Bergeron. Emergency Medical Responder: First on Scene, 10th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson, 2015.

    Muchnick, Justin Ross. Teens Guide to College & Career Planning, 12th ed. Lawrenceville, NJ: Petersons, 2015.

    Princeton Review. The Best 382 Colleges, 2018 Edition: Everything You Need to Make the Right College Choice. New York: Princeton Review, 2018.

    Strock, James. Serve to Lead 2.0: Twenty-First Century Leaders Manual, 2nd ed. N.p.: Serve to Lead Group, 2018.

    Titus, Alfred S., Jr. The Personal Side of Policing: An In-Depth Look at How a Career in Law Enforcement Can Change and Affect Your Life. Middletown, DE: A. Titus Consulting, 2018.

    Websites

    American Gap Year Association

    www.gapyearassociation.org

    The American Gap Year Associations mission is making transformative gap years an accessible option for all high school graduates. A gap year is a year taken between high school and college to travel, teach, work, volunteer, generally mature, and otherwise experience the world. The website has lots of advice and resources for anyone considering taking a gap year.

    The Balance

    www.thebalance.com

    This site is all about managing money and finances, but also has a large section called Your Career, which provides advice for writing rsums and cover letters, interviewing, and more. Search the site for teens and you can find teen-specific advice and tips.

    The College Entrance Examination Board

    www.collegeboard.org

    The College Entrance Examination Board tracks and summarizes financial data from colleges and universities all over the United States. This great, well-organized site can be your one-stop shop for all things college research. It contains lots of advice and information about taking and doing well on the SAT and ACT, many articles on college planning, a robust college search feature, a scholarship search feature, and a major and career search area. You can type your career of interest (for example, firefighter) into the search box and get back a full page that describes the career; gives advice on how to prepare, where to get experience, and how to pay for it; describes the characteristics you should have to excel in this career; lists helpful classes to take while in high school; and lots of links for more information.

    College Grad Career Profiles

    www.collegegrad.com/careers

    Although this site is primarily geared toward college graduates, the careers profiles area, indicated above, has a list of links to nearly every career you could ever think of. A single click takes you to a very detailed, helpful section that describes the job in detail, explains the educational requirements, includes links to good colleges that offer this career and to actual open jobs and internships, describes the licensing requirements (if any), lists salaries, and much more.

    Everyday EMS Tips

    www.everydayemstips.com

    This site includes lots of short posts that are packed with information. The blog posts are written by guest authors who are EMS professionals or EMS students, which makes for current and relatable content. The site includes a little bit of everything, from EMS tips, reviews, and podcasts, to videos and case studies.

    Firefighter Toolbox

    www.firefightertoolbox.com

    With a mission to build better firefighters and leaders, this site includes product reviews, health and fitness tips, a podcast, and articles covering all aspects of being a firefighter.

    Firehouse

    www.firehouse.com

    This site is a great resource for breaking news, podcasts, blogs, webcasts, and information on firefighting, training, jobs, technical rescue, and more.

    Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) Editor Blog

    www.jemseditorblog.com

    JEMS editor in chief A. J. Heightman has more than thirty years of EMS experience, which makes for an excellent blog. He posts a couple of times a month, and the visuals and content are well worth the wait. His posts are typically short, but engaging and thought provoking.

    Khan Academy

    www.khanacademy.org

    The Khan Academy website is an impressive collection of articles, courses, and videos about many educational topics in math, science, and the humanities. You can search any topic or subject (by subject matter and grade), and read lessons, take courses, and watch videos to learn all about it. The site includes test prep information for the SAT, ACT, AP, GMAT, and other standardized tests. There is also a College Admissions tab with lots of good articles and information, provided in the approachable Khan style.

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