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Heroism, Action, and Adventure

Be a hero: Become a firefighter

General info on getting started:

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/firefighter/

CAL FIRE Academy

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Academy is unique. No other training facility in the world offers such diversity in training. The Academy provides a virtually unparalleled spectrum of courses. Training is provided in fire protection, fire prevention, law enforcement, administration, resource management, and fire crew management.

http://calfire.ca.gov/fire_protection/fire_protection_cdf_academy

Firefighter training programs at CA community colleges

http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ProgramstoWatch/MoreProgramstoWatch/FireTechnology/FireTechnologyCenters.aspx

Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician

An EMT works in a variety of capacities, but most widely recognized for providing first-response medical attention in emergency situations. These may include car crashes, natural disasters, in-home health failures, and accidents. In addition to providing CPR and treating a variety of external wounds, EMTs also transport patients to hospitals or other medical facilities as needed.

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/paramedic-emt/

Most community colleges offer EMT training.  Check your local CC to see what they offer, costs, etc.

http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Findacollege

LAUSD Adult Ed has a low-cost, county-approved EMT program at North Valley Occupational Center: http://www.nvoc.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=410317&type=d&pREC_ID=895271

Outdoor Careers

Love the Great Outdoors? Here’s a good place to start choosing the right outdoor career:

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/outdoor-careers/

Travel Jobs and Careers

Backdoor Jobs Adventures Abroad

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/adventureabroad.html

If you find yourself always daydreaming about your next travel destination, you might want to consider getting a job that lets you travel.  Check these out (more good links here, too):

https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/make-money/10-best-travel-jobs/