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This guide explores the process of applying for work experience placements in fire brigades across various countries, including the USA, Scotland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. It shares personal experiences with the challenges faced, such as financial considerations, language barriers, and cultural differences. The advice is tailored for future students, emphasizing preparation, financial planning, and the enriching opportunities of immersing oneself in diverse environments. The insights gained from adapting to new cultures and lifestyles enhance personal growth and professional skills.
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SUMMARY • Applying for a work experience placement • Differents difficulties • Advice for the future students • Personal analyze
Applying for a work experience placement • Apply in differents Fire Brigades in the world: • USA • Scotland • Finland • Sweden • Norway • I have had the adresses with the FNSPF
Applying for a work experience placement • Why Norway? • Clear answer • Clear conditions • Unpaid work • Get a room • Get a kitchen • Clear time table • The earliest answer • Nice country
Differents difficulties • Money • Little bit with language. Alphabet with 29 letters • Special letters : ÅÆ Ø. • Pronunciation of these letter • Å => “o” (ex: Åtte) (NB: Å = AA) • Æ => “ê” (ex: væte) • Ø => “eu” (ex: Øl)
Avdvice for the future students • Envisage money before going abroad • A work experience placement cost a lot • Going alone • Do everything you want to do • No regret when you come back home • Bring « traveller cheque»
Personal analyze • Other culture • Different food • Different time table for eating • Different time for shopping,disco,bar… • Other view of the work • Some differents methods • Very interesting and enriching • Meeting a lot of people • Good to go abroad alone
Personal analyze • Other way of life • Strict country • Speed limits on the road • Alcohol • Closed to the Nature • Protect the environement • Discovered of new habits • 17th may