One of my cousins is a firefighter explorer and i wanted to join but he said you have to be 18-20 and I'm 21. I know you have to be in top physical condition and i am. Serious answers please don't waste your time and mine thank you.. Do i need to take fire class's at a school or do i need to join a Academy? I'm planning to go next week to a fire station for some info but if anyone has information it would help. I have been going to a community college and I'm getting my degree in history and i got accepted to CAL University but i feel that i want a carrier in helping others everyday. I am confused with how things work though. I'm not sure if you need to