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.
After graduation from the academy you can become a working firefighter. 6. Advance Your Career (Continuous). Once youâre a working firefighter you can advance in the field by completing additional training at formal EMT programs or complete a paramedic certification program (up to two years).