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Navy to Civilian FF
Replied Aug. 31, 2008
Navy to Civilian FF
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Started this discussion. Last reply by John Crabbe Sep 4.
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I know this thread is a year old, but oh well, just in case this still applies or if there are other DC (or any military branch for that matter)out there with a similar question.
I also was a DC2 when I got out and went to look towards a career d...
Welcome to FFN. I see you have FF experience on your profile so you must have some DOD or IFSAC certifications, those will convert or be accepted for NFPA Pro-Board civilian ceritifications. Depends on the state in which you desire to work in and ...
unfortunately, comming from the military does little for you as a paid firefighter unless you were crash crew while serving. If you can find a municipal department that will send you to school, then you must pass all the tests and that info should...
As an ex Navy DC person it comes down to the department you are wishing to apply for. Dallas Fire-Rescue gives credit points towards applicates with prior military experience. Some departments wish you to have IFSAC Firefighter I or even II. While...
I wish I could help you with this, but I just wanted to say, " Thank You " for your serving your country, and I wish you the very best.
Colorado here.....what would you like to know?
Profile Information
- Hometown:
- Eads, Colorado
- I Live: (City, State)
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 3+
- Why I Joined the Fire/EMS:
- I love it
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- USS Port Royal Flying Squad
- Department Type:
- N/A
- Rank/Role There:
- Firefighter, EMT - Basic, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast
- Years With This Department/Agency
- 6
- 2nd Department Type:
- N/A
- My Training:
- CBR, Gas Free Engineering, Advanced Shipboard F/Fing, Flight Deck F/Fing.
- About Me:
- Well I'm really, really, ridiculously cool. And I have pyro-tendencies (Who here doesn't??)
- Day Job:
- Work Center Supervisor
- Personal Site/Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/sasevegas
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 12:48pm on October 28, 2009,
Joe Burgett said… - Quick question for ya, why are you a member of The Iowa firefighters group? Only reason I ask is, I grew up in Iowa and moved to Colorado and now I'm in fire wondered if it's the same story with you ...
- At 9:31am on September 4, 2009,
FETC said…
- Hi Chels,
Welcome to FFN. I see you have FF experience so you must have some DOD or IFSAC certifications, those will convert or be accepted for NFPA Pro-Board civilian ceritifications. Depends on the state in which you desire to work in and what they use for curriculum.
I see your in Hawaii, always wanted to see HI but have not had the chance yet.
Take Care Stay Safe
FETC
www.fetcservices.com
- At 7:17pm on September 1, 2009,
Amanda Cherry said…
- Hey!
My name is Amanda and I am trying to figure out what products are best for female firefighters. I have worked as a firefighter for only three years so I am just getting started. Currently I am a student at Eastern Kentucky University in in the Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Program. Although I have only been a firefighter for two years I have had my fair share of small gloves that were still too big and pants that went up to my belly button! I was wondering if you could take the time out of your busy schedule to share some of your favorite/best fitting/most functional products for female firefighters. Weather it’s an awesome fitting pair of pants, A polo shirt that has sleeves that do not go down to your elbows, a pair of great gloves, or boots that have an awesome fit. It would be greatly appreciated if you could share your opinions with me. Thank you very much. Please feel free to e-mail me back at amanda_cherry4@eku.edu or leave me a comment.
Stay Safe,
Amanda Cherry
- At 2:47pm on February 4, 2009,
Captain Busy said… - my youngest is considering options as well as my oldest (18 and 22). my wife is convinced that all women in the navy will be somehow abused and taken advantage of. not to be shallow here, but from your photograph, you are strikingly beautiful, just like my wife and girls, but yet you seem to be holding your own, and enjoying what you are doing, and from Hawaii as your home port on top of it all. I liked you from the start. You've got both feet firmly planted on the ground girl. Your dad must be proud. (my perspective of course... a little biased...) Stay safe protecting our country Kelikea (Chelsea). Aloha, Mike
- At 2:07pm on February 4, 2009,
Captain Busy said…
- So am I to understand that you are working aboard a ship, perhaps being employed by the US Navy? I would like to find out more from your perspective so I can offer good counsel to one of my three daughters.
TCSS,
Mike
- At 12:00pm on December 8, 2008,
Mike Harty said… - Hey Chels, Hope to god your a DCman...Dont be a turd chaser!!! Later
DC1(SW)
- At 9:10pm on September 23, 2008,
Chan Rivera said… - hello chels thank you for the add "Chan"
- At 8:49am on September 23, 2008,
Dan Palmer said… - Hi Chels, I am going to break the assumption rule and assume you are a DC , but hoping you are an HT like myself...lol.
I too was on the flying squad, ETT and DCTT I was a Scene Leader underway and Fire Marshall Inport. wow how fun. Got the bug and have been a volunteer now for 4 years. Retired the first of the year, and its rough. Anyway enuff of my rambling, again welcome.
Dan P. HT2(SW)
- At 4:22pm on September 8, 2008,
Chan Rivera said…
- hello from NewYork welcome to ffn
- At 5:03pm on September 2, 2008,
ffbam24 said…
- I'd be more than happy to oblige. Pick away.
Subs btw.
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