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FIREPREP.COM NEWSLETTER AND FIREFIGHTER EXAM ANNOUNCEMENTS! FirePrep.com Newsletter #52 Fireprep.com/FiremanEMTParamedic.com's entry-level newsletter is about YOU BEING THE BEST - THE BEST PREPARED AND BEST INFORMED! We currently have over 32,000 subscribers to our newsletter! October 1, 2009 The estimated time of reading any section of this newsletter is 1-2 minutes - our newsletters are well worth your time to get that true ultimate edge over
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1. Fire Prep Topics of Interest – Basic Necessities When Testing For The Position Of Firefighter: Items That All Candidates Should Have In Their Toolbox I liken becoming a firefighter to the television show "Survivor." In many ways, getting hired as a firefighter is survival of the fittest, and not for the faint at heart. Many candidates begin the process, a select few get hired. Why is that you may wonder? Obviously many candidates do not know what they are getting into or realize how tough and challenging (mentally, physically, and financially) it will be to obtain the career of their dreams. The more you can prepare yourself, the better you are going to be. I have provided below a list of basic necessities every firefighter candidate should have in their toolbox to better prepare themselves for the firefighter testing process and the resulting career they are aspiring to.
Computer access. Every candidate needs to have computer access for the following reasons:
Internet access. Every candidate needs to have internet access for the following
reasons:
E-mail address. Not having an e-mail address in today's world is similar to not owning a vehicle or not willing to learn the common language where you work or live. It is a necessity for communication. That said, I strongly suggest having a professional sounding email address, preferably one that has a form of your name on it, as opposed to something that is hard to read, understand, or just plain immature, suggestive, and/or immature. Funding source. Any career worth having is going to take time, energy, education, and most of all money to obtain. Money will be required to pay for education, pay for travel expenses while taking firefighter examinations, pay for appropriate attire to wear to oral interviews and other phases of the hiring process, and so forth. You have to spend money to make money, and this is no different. Preferably mom and dad are not your primary funding source. Why you might ask? Because an oral board does not want to hear that you have lived at home all your life with mom and dad paying for everything. That doesn't prove much in the way of independence, fiscal responsibility, or budgeting on your part. The best funding source is a job (legal and ethical one) that will also provide valuable experience to go on your resume and to sell to an oral board. Clean presentation. Even though the world today is not as conservative as it used to be, the fire service, other governmental agencies, and most businesses still look to hire people that present themselves very well, especially in the way of personal grooming, attire, etc. Remember that perception is reality, and if you look like a slob, or look unkempt, then you probably are in the eyes of the beholder. Reliable transportation. It is very important to have transportation, and specifically reliable transportation. The last thing you want to have to do is worry about your car not making it to the written examination. If your car breaks down on the way to the test, and you end being late to the test, most departments will not let you continue in the process. While it might seem unfair, it is reality. If you have a vehicle that is not reliable, then you might need to look into alternate means of travel (which may or may not also be reliable) such as friends, public transportation, etc. The problem with those options is that they are subject to breakdowns, traffic delays, availability, overstaying your welcome, etc. Dress attire. Males and females need to have at least one (preferably two - in case something happens to the first outfit, if it is in the dry cleaners, or if you have events on back-to-back days and the first outfit is unavailable or dirty) very nice dress outfit in their wardrobe. You will need this outfit for the oral interview, for the chief's interview, and possibly other events of the hiring process. If nothing else, you can always use that outfit for weddings, funerals, dressy events, etc. Extremely positive attitude. The fire service is always looking for folks with a positive attitude. Becoming a firefighter can be such a draining, challenging, and depressing process at times that it is easy to get a bad or negative attitude. Been there, done that myself. It can be very depressing at times when you think you did well on a test and you find out just the opposite, or you find out that you missed a testing opportunity because of some reason or another. Regardless, you have to force yourself to stay positive and realize that good things come to those that wait, and are persistent and positive. What's meant to be is meant to be. Having a negative attitude does nobody any good, especially you. Good character traits. Good character traits include such words as honesty, trustworthiness, accountability, a sense of responsibility, a good sense of humor, a tolerance of diversity, loyalty, hard-worker, faithful, and dependable, just to name a few. Besides making you a better human being, they will also make you a more successful firefighter and greatly increase your chances of getting hired. Good character traits are evaluated in almost every phase of the hiring process - from the time you file the job application, to the written test, to the oral board, to the psychological examination, to the chief's interview, and to the background investigation. Character traits (good and bad) will come up at all points of the process, and will more than likely help you get the job, or keep you from getting the job. Additionally, good character traits will help you complete the recruit academy, complete probation, and have a successful career as a firefighter. Common sense. Last but not least, is having good common
sense. Contrary to popular belief, common sense is not as common as we think (which is one of the reasons firefighters and police officers have jobs!). We cannot teach you common sense; common sense is something that
you are either born with or are able to obtain and continuously improve on during your life. Lack of common sense can keep you from getting hired as a firefighter, and also terminate your employment as a firefighter.
Having these basic necessities in your toolbox will greatly increase your chances of employment as a firefighter. Nobody is perfect; however the more of these you can have in your back pocket; the more successful you
are going to be! Thanks to Chief Steve Prziborowski for this insightful article. Additional articles by Steve Prziborowski can be found at the link below: Steve Prziborowski Battalion Chief www.chabotfire.com
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and local area.
Carlsbad Fire Department San Diego County 760-931-2141
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic Last Filing Date: October 2, 2010 For those interested in San Diego North County
Regional employment opportunities. Contact: City of Carlsbad, Human Resources Department
Temple Terrace Fire Department
Hillsborough County 813-989-7121
Position: Firefighter/Paramedic Last Filing Date: October 9, 2009 CITY OF TEMPLE TERRACE SALARY: *$43,132 - $63,605 Starting Salary: $ 43,132.00 Top Salary: $ 63,605.00 Contact: City of Temple Terrace
Gainesville Fire Department Hall County 770-534-3612
Position: Firefighter I Last Filing Date: October 2, 2009 Requirements: The City of Gainesville is now accepting
applications for Firefighter I. If you are interested in applying, you will be required to submit a Firefighter Application Packet.
County 828-433-6609
Position: Paramedic Last Filing Date: October 23, 2009 Special Instructions: Position open until filled Requirements: Description
of Work: Burke County Emergency Services is currently recruiting highly motivated individuals to fill several Paramedic positions to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, apply necessary emergency medical care
treatment at the advanced life support level, and transport patients to the most appropriate medical facility. Duties include, but are not limited to: operating emergency vehicles and equipment; completing patient care
documentation reports; and other related duties as required by NC Office of EMS Standards and Burke County Emergency Services Protocols and Guidelines. Work schedule is 24.5 hours on and 72 hours off. Employee must be
able to work beyond the scheduled hours as needed, including inclement weather conditions and special events. One of the position vacancies is assigned to the County's Prime Time crew working a 40-hour workweek during
peak times to meet staffing needs. Burke County EMS is the primary ALS provider for 511 square miles.
Starting Salary: $ 29,123.80 Contact: Burke County Human Resources
Forsyth County 336-773-7900
Position: Firefighter Last Filing Date: October 9, 2009 Starting Salary: $ 29,040.00 Contact: City of Winston-Salem
Miami Valley Fire and EMS Alliance County 937-512-5103 Hiring Information: Position: Firefighter
Last Filing Date: October 30, 2009 Requirements: The Miami Valley Fire/EMS Alliance is holding registration for a testing process to establish an eligibility list for full and part-time
firefighters in the region, specifically for the communities of Beavercreek Twp, Brookville, Butler Twp, Clayton, Englewood, Germantown, Harrison Twp, Huber Hgts, Jackson Twp (Farmersville), Jefferson Twp, Miamisburg,
Miami Twp, Moraine, New Lebanon, Phillipsburg, Riverside, Trotwood and Washington Twp. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age; posses a valid Ohio Drivers' License, and a minimum of a high school diploma or
equivalent. Participating departments may establish other criteria for their individual selection and hiring process. Generally, applicants for full-time positions must have Firefighter II and EMT-P certifications.
Hiring criteria for part-time positions varies but most departments require a minimum of Firefighter I and EMT-B or EMT-P certification. The schedule is: Contact: Miami Valley Fire and EMS Alliance
Hamilton County 513-242-2727 Hiring Information: Position: Firefighter Exam
Last Filing Date: October 15, 2009 NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR DUTY WITH THE ST. BERNARD SAFETY DEPARTMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER
EXAMINATION DATE Contact: St. Bernard City Hall
Columbia Fire Department County
Position: Firefighter Last Filing Date: October 23, 2009 Special Instructions: Position open until filled Requirements: Pay: Firefighter Recruit Trainee $26,707/Annual Firefighter
Recruit $28,300/Annual Firefighter $29,893/Annual Starting Salary: $ 26,707.00 Contact: City of Columbia, City Hall Tarrant County 817-459-5502 Hiring Information: Position: Firefighter/EMT, Intermediate Paramedic Last Filing Date: October 2, 2009
City of Arlington, Texas is seeking: Contact: Workforce Services Department Prince William County 703-792-6360
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