What are some aptitudes that benefit a firefighter?

Answer by  varex (330)

Some of the aptitudes that would benefit a firefighter are knot-tieing ability, physical fitness, values such as personal courgage, selfless service, and respect for chain of command, driving large vehicles, and navigation skills.

Answer by  chuvixa8182 (266)

Some of the qualities which would be helpful as a firefighter are: courage, fearlessness, strength (physical and mental), and most importantly, a belief in the cause they are serving.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

Firefighters are quick problem solvers, often having to make life or death decisions based on a limited set of information. Firefighters have to use ingenuity to come up with creative solutions in rescue operations. Firefighters must be in good physical and mental shape to handle the stresses of the position.

Answer by  CarolynOsborne (2804)

Ability to understand and follow procedures, physical strength, flexible thinker, respect for authority, creative thinker, can work under intense stress, good team player, commitment to fire fighting, able to help people in crisis, able to do appropriate paperwork, well-organized, able to meet deadlines.