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"Outside The Box" Side Jobs for Firefighters

By Brian Benedict, Retired Firefighter & Owner of FreeUpWork.com

With many different shifts around the globe it only makes sense that firefighters have additional jobs.  Not only is is a great vice for taking your mind off of hazardous scenes and situations but its also a great way to make extra income for your family.  I've included several thinking outside the box side jobs that can be done ANYWHERE.  How can you do this?  I've came up with FreeUpWork.com.  It's a global community of Freelancers.  Becoming a freelancer means you can work from home or at the firehouse, on the computer and earn money.  Work for anyone, anytime, anywhere around the world. 

1. Instructor: Firefighting tactics, Fire Prevention principles, CPR and more.

Why not use the skills that you've been given to make money globally.  Instead of just booking a session at a local business, offer books, information and promote yourself and your products globally...For FREE.

2. Firefighter Products

How many fraternal events have we been to where those outside the world of firefighting are selling something.  Although many firefighters have products that make our life easier why not display them for a global market for free.  Promote your books, ebooks, tools and even fire prevention flyers and music for global exposure.   

3. Data Entry

Keep it simple.  Earn an income by entering data into a database for customers.  It seems strange but this simple tasks is in high demand.  

4. Construction / Carpentry

Many firefighters take on deck building, remodels, roofing, drywall and more.  The body isn't kind as we reach our mid to upper 40's.  Think ou