Financial Aid. National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for federal student financial aid. NSLDS receives data from schools, servicers, the Direct Loan program, and other U.S. Department of Education programs.
However, technical skills, such as rescuing victims from trapped vehicles or applying enough retardant to put out a fire, require special training. You don't need to complete a four-year college degree to become a firefighter, though many candidates take postsecondary courses.
If you want to have your applications accepted easily or to advance within the department easily, it is better to at least attend a 2-year degree program for fire science, emergency management or a related field. â¢ Be a resident of the city in which you want to become a firefighter.The time requirement varies by city. â¢ Maintain a valid Pennsylvania driverâs license throughout firefighter application process, training period, and professional employment.he Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner oversees all firefighter certification and training and the State Fire Academy is the state administering agency for firefighters. For more information on the State Fire Academyâs program, Contact. Office of the State Fire Commissioner.