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  1. 02-20-09 08:28 PM #1
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    Qualifications/DQ's and Life styles of police vs fire/rescue careers

    I have noticed that the disqualifications regarding police officer candidates/recruits (mostly drug related) seem to be much stricter than those for firefighter/emt/paramedic recruits. Why is this so? Also- On a different note- What are the major variations in lifestyles of these very different career paths? Finally- What kind of person would be best suited (personality wise) for either of these career choices?

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    Sounds like a college essay :rolleyes:
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    Quote Originally Posted by oceanblue View Post
    I have noticed that the disqualifications regarding police officer candidates/recruits (mostly drug related) seem to be much stricter than those for firefighter/emt/paramedic recruits.
    Can you think of a good reason ?

    Why is this so? Also- On a different note- What are the major variations in lifestyles of these very different career paths?

    I have no idea what you are asking. People are people, even when they aren't in uniform.

    Finally- What kind of person would be best suited (personality wise) for either of these career choices?

    One who wants the job and is qualified and qualifies to do it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oceanblue View Post
    I have noticed that the disqualifications regarding police officer candidates/recruits (mostly drug related) seem to be much stricter than those for firefighter/emt/paramedic recruits. Why is this so?

    What are the differences in duties between LEO and other jobs?

    Also- On a different note- What are the major variations in lifestyles of these very different career paths?

    I dunno, what ARE the major variations in lifestyles?

    Finally- What kind of person would be best suited (personality wise) for either of these career choices?

    Someone who has good morals/values, good work ethic, and is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable.

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    This wasn't a college essay or homework of any kind, I'm simply curious to see your opinions on the questions.
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    Police officers enforce the law. If we break them, well then we are a bunch of hypocrites.

    Its not like fire fighters are a bunch of pyros.....;)
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