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There's a stoked little tube rider in all of us just waiting to drop in. Gliding along inside the hollow of a perfect peeling wave and emerging triumphant from its natural rolling end is one of the first fantasies to capture the surfer's spirit.

Surf spots that produce good, clean barrels can get wild, so it's good surf practice to prepare yourself with some know-how before you go.

The general consensus on tubing it for the first time is to go frontside; that way you avoid any inner spray rushing at your face and you can reach a hand out to the body of the wave if you need a little balance. With that in mind:

Paddling equals speed. It's essential that you have enough speed to get down the wave and through the barrel before it closes off. So paddle as efficiently as you can.

Crouch and drop shallow. Since you're just getting started, we'll assume your first attempt at a barrel isn't monstrous. So get your turn on pretty much straight away. A nice, tightly-angled, crouched drop-in is a solid starter technique. It means you're more likely to get moving just ahead of the lip, putting you in perfect position.

Once inside, stay centered. You have to become what you essentially are in there: a projectile. Don't risk ricocheting by touching the top or the bottom. Get in the middle and go!

Try to stay above the white stuff. It's got its own velocity and is super hard to move on. It'll either slow you down and get you closed out, or throw your line off and make you eat it.

Knees bent deep, back and ass in a straight line, use your toes and ankles to pump. Inside the tube, there's not a lot of room to maneuver, so keep your adjustments as finely-tuned as possible. It really does work. And keep up that speed! You're going to need it.

It's like a camera. Once inside, keep your eyes on end of the tube. Imagine it's like a camera lens, and try to keep it roughly the same size as you move. If it starts to look small or tight, I pump for speed. Watching the top of the edge can give a good indication of what the wave wants to do. Sharper angles can mean it's ready to die, so stay close.

Exit strategy. Ideally, you won't have to think about this one; the wave will naturally close off just as you come gliding out of the end, and you can double back over the wave and paddle for another. But a lot of different factors can affect how a wave behaves. It can happen suddenly, too, so have a plan in case something changes.

Bailouts in a barrel aren't as intuitive as on an open wave, as you have less options for movement. An old trick is to pull a projected fall back and through the side of the wave by tucking your head to the shoulder and pushing the board forward with my feet. Other surfers prefer to dive straight forward and pull a sharp turn under the wave towards the back.

And just in case you're the curious type: know your ocean. You don't have to be a marine biologist to surf well, but it helps to understand what types of conditions set a surfer up for great rides.

You already know that offshore winds provide the right type of counter-pressure and help shape incoming waves into smooth, glassy temptresses, so watch what the weather's up to.

Similarly, knowing what's under the water can help you predict what kind of waves you're likely to get: a gently sloping seabed is a lot less likely to bring in tubes than a quick deep drop - which kicks the waves up suddenly when it breaks on the shallow shelf - is.

Discover how surfers perceive time in the barrel.

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Surf spots that produce good, clean barrels can get wild, so it's good surf practice to prepare yourself with some know-how before you go. The general consensus on tubing it for the first time is to go frontside; that way you avoid any inner spray rushing at your face and you can reach a hand out to the body of the wave if you need a little balance.

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More than 300,000 professional firefighters work in the United States. The Labor Department reports that more than 90 percent of all professional firefighters work for local government. As a firefighter, you'll fight active fires or make emergency medical calls as a result of accidental injury or disasters. Firefighters save lives and millions of dollars a year in property damage.

If you want to learn how to become a fireman, the fastest way to really learn about the job is to speak with a local firefighter. All firefighters undergo post-secondary school training, either in a technical school, college, or firefighting academy. Since each state and fire agency sets its own hiring qualifications, one of the best places to learn about requirements is at the local firehouse.

While education and training varies across the land, let's look at a common path into the profession, exploring each stage:

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If you ask a local how to become a firefighter, many will tell you they started as a volunteer. Departments will often have openings for people to do a wide range of volunteer services, including community service. You may help around the station or staff a table at a community fair. A voluntary role not only will help you build vital professional contacts in the field, but also introduce yourself to the local firefighting community. This connection may prove indispensable in entering this a highly competitive field.

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Firefighters work long hours under stressful conditions. They are typically more physically fit than people in professions other than law enforcement or athletics. Get in shape. You'll be required to pass a strenuous physical examination at the time you apply for work as a firefighter.

Find a CPR class at the American Red Cross or other agency offering training. Holding a Red Cross card can boost your chances of going on ride-along exercises with the firefighting team or handling physical duties around the station. If you can take full EMT training while you work as a volunteer, you'll have even stronger credentials then it's time to apply for firefighter status.

It's a great time to clean up any academic deficiencies if they might hamper your efforts to attend firefighting training or fire school. If there areitems in personal backgrounds that require clearing, now's the time.

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Go to school in fire science. Again, each hiring organization may have its specific training requirements. Typically, newly recruited firefighters combine volunteer or practical firefighting experience with post-secondary fire training at a college or academy. You'll find firefighting technology programs that prepare students for work as firemen, fire investigators, fire arson investigators and fire inspectors.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), you'll be expected to know or be willing to learn how to:

Suppress and extinguish fires with hoses, pumps and additional apparatus.

Evacuate fire structures and treat victims

Drive and operate emergency vehicles and pump engines

Maintain firefighting equipment

Participate in public education

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Your hiring process will typically include a written examination, oral interview, background investigation, drug screening and physical aptitude/agility exam. You'll be asked to provide an extensive job history, academic record, credit history, and a list of personal references.

The written exam covers math, human relations, problem solving, written and oral communications, judgment, memory and reasoning. A physical exam will cover your hearing, eyesight, blood pressure, blood and urine. A psychological exam will cover personality traits specific to performance as a firefighter.

Your oral interview typically covers short-term and lifetime career goals, your vision as a life in firefighting and why you're choosing that specific agency or department.

Meet the basic requirements, typically having corrected 20/20 eyesight, a high school diploma, own a clean criminal record and be at least 18 years old (21 in some agencies).

Remember, firefighters not only work for local departments, they take jobs with wilderness firefighting agencies, state fire organizations, with the construction trades, fire-equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

Some agencies require candidates to volunteer or enroll in accredited apprenticeship programs that combine work with firefighter training. You may be sent to a federal, state or local firefighting academy that follows U.S. Fire Administration guidelines. The National Fire Protection Association also offers a 110-hour certification course.

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While many candidates ask how to become a fireman, you'd be surprised how few don't ask their prospective employers about job stability and advancement opportunities. Advancements in the public sector are usually pegged to ranks established on the basis of experience and ongoing training.

Continue your training. Heading to class to earn advanced certifications or college degrees in fire science can boost your rank, earnings and responsibilities. You can rise from firefighter to engineer and on to lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, assistant chief, deputy chief and fire chief.

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