Firemen?

[cookderosa]

Hey Jennifer! I'll ask my cousins what their advice would be in his situation. While I wait for their response let me add my own personal suggestions since fire/police/emt are very similar fields. While he's concentrating on school and finishing up the degree he needs to make sure he stays in good physical shape as well. Lot's of fire departments/police departments will see someone who is too small/skinny or too large/fat and immediately write the person off regardless of their educational background.

I would not harp on him and give him a complex but just encourage him to stay physically fit. The physical requirements to do this type of job are just as important as the educational ones. I know a lot of people see fat police/firemen but you stand out in a group if you are more fit. I'll get back to you on the other questions you asked as well. I always appreciate your help here and on the other board!

Thank you, I will tell him this. He just earned his black belt in karate after 8 long years, so he's in great shape right now!