Road To Becoming A Firefighter Is Complex

February 2, 2007 Texas - Matt Adams said his road was not easy getting to the Amarillo Fire Department. Adams, 31, said he has been an Amarillo firefighter for about two months. Becoming one took a lot longer. Those interested in being a firefighter need to enroll at Amarillo College in the Emergency Medical Technician Certification classes. "It prepares you to take a national registry (test)," Adams said. "Then you apply for the Amarillo College Fire Academy." Applicants meet with the director ...