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Common Uncourtesy

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Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?

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Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?

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FireCritic replied to Andrew's discussion 'Common Uncourtesy'
That is what I was going to say.... Nobody gives a crap about our big red truck with all the lights and sirens going so it doesn't surprise me that some people didn't stop for a car with one little blue light on it. It is society. They are all i...
on Sunday
Loyd Dittfurth replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
sorry didnt read that
on Wednesday
eric nelson replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Not at all Art, I appreciate all of your advice and I also appreciate you taking the time to respond! Thanks again Art and to all of you guys who gave me advice. I may actually try contacting an attorney to see if they will redcuce the charge........
on Wednesday
eric nelson replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Not at all Art, I appreciate all of your advice and I also appreciate you taking the time to respond! Thanks again Art and to all of you guys who gave me advice. I may actually try contacting an attorney to see if they will redcuce the charge........
on Wednesday
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Bad things, yes. Felonies; not so much.
on Wednesday
Steven replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
It depends on the individual and it should be kept a private matter between the candidate and the individuals in charge of hiring. In a volunteer department it should be the same way, between the candidate and the recruitment committee. There ar...
on Wednesday
Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Loyd: I have suggested that. He ignored me. Apparently, he didn't like my "tone". Art
on Wednesday
Loyd Dittfurth replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Heres a thought for you eric. See what it would take to get the decision overturned in court. Explain that there going to run background checks and you will loose your license and be let go. I dont know of any DA that wouldnt say yes we can do som...
on Wednesday
heath markley replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
All people do bad things in thier life, some just get caught.
on Wednesday
eric nelson replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
I'm telling my story to try and inform everyone that all felons are not the same and I assure you I'n not standing upfor all felons to have their rights restored! I was just seeking what you guys think regarding my situation. Some of you mentioned...
on Wednesday
Alan Shaw replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
There is a somewhat related factor that I will admit is only an issue in the Volunteer sector, but here goes. Most governments have rules against hiring felons, this includes in the fire service. Most private organizations do not have such rules ...
November 18
Jake Fireman replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Eric...People arent treating a "vet" poorly. They are looking at the felon. 5 years, 10, 20, or 22, a conviction is still a conviction. Where should the line be drawn? Does a feloneous crime "undo" itself after 20 years? If someone raped some one ...
November 18
Jake Fireman replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
Bro....If all you say is true, I would think twice before posting that I lied to get my job, I lied to get my paramedic cert. There are people out there who watch and look into such things. Just be careful man!
November 18
John Crabbe replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
I'm an honest god fearing person..... I had to lie on my application to get hired by my current employer (they must not have done a background check) and I also had to lie on my state application for my Paramedic license.... My employer is startin...
November 17
BillySFCVFD replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
I think you shouldn't write on a public website that you falsified a government document. I know you wanted to tell your exceptional story but a judge might not be so lenient, IMHO. TCSS Great success story though.
November 17
eric nelson replied to FireCritic's discussion 'Should Felons be allowed to be Firefighters?'
I know, but I dont think fire departments should look at criminal records from 20 years ago. At the end I agree I would not hire your typical felon. Its just unfortanate that I have this damn thing on my record and thats why I think fire departmen...
November 17

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It seems to me that all the decent fire service writers focus too much on “talking on the radio”. It is important, but so are some other things. Today, The Fire Critic will start an ongoing in-depth look at the Engine Operator. This will be the first topic of many, so buckle yo… Continue

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