Many people choose to take part in risky challenges in their spare time such as bungee jumping, white water rafting or even swimming with sharks! However, some high energy individuals manage to incorporate risky situations into their daily routine. Some people choose jobs that feed their desire for excitement by allowing them to take risks on a daily basis. Here are a handful of jobs that are exciting, challenging and sometimes even dangerous. Have a look and see if you might want to pursue a career in any of the following jobs.
Fire fighter
Fire fighters can find themselves in all sort of risky situations and they often put their lives on the live to save members of the public. If you are interested in pursuing a career as a fire fighter it is important to be aware that they work on all sorts of jobs and certainly do not spend all of their time putting fires out! Fire fighters can get called out to emergency medical situations, car accidents, search and rescue and various hazards affecting the public.
The learning does not stop when initial training finishes. Fire fighters have to take part in ongoing training every week in order to make sure they maintain a high skill level. They can even be involved in education and learning programmes which teach people about fire safety and hazards.
Working as a fire fighter can be very rewarding because you get to help people and solve tricky situations. However, being a fire fighter requires a significant amount of courage, physical fitness and mental strength.
Bomb Disposal Engineer
The role of a bomb disposal engineer is to safely disarm and get rid of bombs and explosives. This job requires candidates to be able to establish the different types of bombs. Knowing exactly what type of device has been discovered is key to successfully disposing of dangerous devices.
You should only take on the job of a bomb disposal engineer if you can cope under very, very intense high pressure situations and understand the level of risk involved.
Stuntman
This is represented as a very cool and glamorous job to have. However, it is actually very hard to become a successful working stuntman and the work can be quite gruelling and stressful on the body.
Another misconception about this job is that it merely takes a slightly crazy individual who is willing to hurt themselves. The reality is that this job demands the individual to have a whole host of different skills. Many stuntmen or women have skills in a wide range of areas such as rock climbing, scuba diving, sky diving, skiing and the ability to drive various vehicles. This job is certainly not for the lazy or feint hearted!
