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.
Firefighters also educate the public on fire safety. Firefighters need a specific education to learn the job. Applicants to firefighter positions need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driverâs license. They must pass physical and written tests, a drug screening exam and medical exam. In terms of formal education, most fire departments require only a high school diploma or equivalent.