FULL TIME JOB

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on August 22, 2007 at 5:35pm

Being a volunteer, my full time occupation that pays the bills is I'm a roofer. Although I love being up high where everyone for the most part leaves you alone, I still am an engine guy. Go figure....

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Permalink Reply by Kevin King on August 22, 2007 at 5:53pm

I drive a tractor-trailer in a 600 mile radius,home everyday.Used to run longhaul,carried Wildland gear on the truck and leased the truck to the feds on scene while I worked the line

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Permalink Reply by Dan Hoey on August 22, 2007 at 6:45pm

I ama full time Paramedic and I also work as a youth consoler at a camp for troubled teens

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Permalink Reply by Mick Mayers on August 22, 2007 at 11:04pm

I'm a permo and I work as the state US&R director as well, plus writing, teaching, and consulting. Someone said it best once: "Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, evaluate."

I added, "Those who can't evaluate, consult."

My most important job, however, is being a dad, which I enjoy. We'll see if the enjoyment continues though.

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Permalink Reply by firerev on August 22, 2007 at 11:40pm

My full time occupation is Pastor. Because of that, I do all the normal fire and rescue stuff with my department (if you can call what we do normal) :) in addition to being the chaplain. A couple times I've finished up with extrication and been thrust right into an agitated family member. I love it though and I hope I can continue for a long time.

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Permalink Reply by GelorupRookie on August 23, 2007 at 10:52am

Engineco513: I've done a bit of roofing Bro mainly trusses...
Kevin King: Cool mate good thinking, leasing out ya Truck. Man way to muilti task...
Dan Hoey: Two cool jobs mate. I was a youth leader at our church for 2-3 yrs (hard but rewarding)...
Trevor Beyma: I think that running two jobs to cover the bills (& toys hehe) is common in both our countries mate...
Mick Mayers: Someone said it best once: "Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, evaluate." I added, "Those who can't evaluate, consult." LOL :~} to funny...
firerev: I go to church Bro so good work keep it up.....

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on August 25, 2007 at 8:27am

Roofing is awesome for me. You get a change of scenery often, plus the turnaround of money is rather quick. Unfortunately (or fortunately for my boss) we landed a HUGE private dwelling with over 86 squares of Cedar shingle roofing to apply. I'm not sure how many square feet the house is, can only give you that it is 8,600 square feet of roof. I will try and grab some photos when we get closer to completion. This house would be a challange to vent, its all roof and broke up in many segments. Next month we are putting down a slate roof on a chapel, another "fun" roof.

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Permalink Reply by GelorupRookie on August 26, 2007 at 6:52am

Most roof cladding here in Aus is either cement tiles or colour bond roof sheeting.. We don't use shingles at all...
Here in WA 90% of houses are double brick walls with stick roof construction... Over east they use mainly framed construction with brick veneer...
Our last roof was a 4 story building. West was the beach north was an estuary mouth East was the Estuary and south was a golf course then bush land... Awesome scenery, loved that one...

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Permalink Reply by Terry Lambert on August 23, 2007 at 8:14pm

I am a suppression technician. I inspect, maintain, upgrade and install new fire suppression systems in kitchens.

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Permalink Reply by Erin Shea on August 23, 2007 at 8:40pm

My full time job is selling emergency vehicle lighting to firefighters, ems personnel and police officers. We sell everything from lightbars, led lights, strobe beacons, power supplies, traffic arrows, and even funeral lighting. I also clean the fire house on the side to help pay off my college loans. I enrolled myself back into college so I can get my bachelors degree in nursing.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on August 23, 2007 at 8:45pm

I am an electrical engineer, nothing to do at all with fire service. Well, actually I DO listen in to fire channel 1 while I sit at my desk at work.

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Permalink Reply by Engineco913 on August 25, 2007 at 8:23am

Doesn't being a snoop of the fire radio count for something? Hell I would have added it to my job list

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