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Life in a paid FD?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn C. Rex Jul 26.
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I agree with all I have read so far. I have been a paid firefighter for 20 years. I was a Volunteer before that. I have enjoyed both. The one thing about being in a paid Department is, you go there to do the job you love to do and make it a career...
Not gonna argue the "professional" point. Life as a career firefighter? Good. But it isn't any fairy tale or fantasy land. It's a job, and although many people will say it's what you make of it, there are problems and difficulties as in any other ...
Go get your EMT-B and get some experience working on an Ambulance. Then go get your Medic. It will put you one step ahead of other candidates. Most Departments that hire medics really want "experienced" medics.
It truly is the best job in the world. Pride and tradition have built a solid foundation that continues today in most Fire Departments. And they pay us also...not alot but still a paycheck for doing the job we love.
I have to say...I have liked coming to work every day for the last twenty years, but...the older I get the harder it is to get out of bed for those night calls!!!
It is real irritating when people say "paid professional",,, we are ALL professional, paid or volunteer. You just get a check, I don't.
The hours are horrible up all hours of the day and night, the pay is terrible they just pay you no mind .
Would not trade it for anything most fun you can have for free.
once getting hired full time, as a paid professional firefighter, you become a part of something bigger than yourself... you also get a paycheck for doing something that you love. it's the best job in the world hands down...
what he said ^^^^^^
The smaller dept around my neighborhood hire only EMT-P and then train them to be FFs. FF-1 is desirable, but not required. I doubt you could get hired at 18. But you could probably get your EMT-B right after graduating from HS and the get your EM...
Hours of mental anticipation to moments of shear terror. Actually there is so much paperwork, inspections and fire prevention activities that the calls actually are great to get us away from that. I too would have to say I have the greatest job th...
Greatest job in the world, and you get paid too.
Check out your local volunteer departments, Most likely you wont be able to get hired at 18, Look for EMT/ Paramedic programs in your area you can do that right out of high school and it counts for COLLEGE CREDIT, huge plus there. Stop by a fire h...
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Spencer TN
- I Live: (City, State)
- Van Buren County Tn
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 4
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- My dad is on the volunteer depaetment here, has been for awhile. So i was always riding shotgun with him, going on fire calls and such and when i was thirteen i became a junior FF. I am now the senior junior FF in our department.
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Fall Creek Falls Volunteer Fire Department
- Department Type:
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Rank/Role There:
- Other
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 4
- My Training:
- CPR, LZ setup training
- About Me:
- 17, junior FF, senior in highschool, and i want to be a FF-P
- I Love Being in Fire/EMS Because:
- I get to serve my comunity
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:34am on July 23, 2009,
Leo Cartwright said…
- Hi there Ben; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy the site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA
Cheers Leo
- At 10:33pm on July 22, 2009,
Fireyladd Chief Sharp said…
- Ben, Welcome to the FF Nation. I am glad you dropped in to join the group. Dont be shy. There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all. Takes a bit to kinda figure it all out but you will be glad you did. Have fun and look around.
Chief William Sharp
Southern Oregon Coast
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