FFighterRob
03-13-2006, 08:18 PM
I was reading the want ads at the station the other day, and there it was in bold print, “ FIREFIGHTERS WANTED”, with an 800 number to call. It described great benefits and pay, but those over 35 need not apply.
I had to call. The person that answered was a little shady sounding. Before he would tell me anything he wanted to know which paper I read it in and what the add had said. After all of this, he asked me how I felt about the armed service. He then went on to tell me about the great opportunities firefighting in the armed services. Particularly in the Navy. He asked how I felt about the Navy and I told him that it was one of my favorite songs by the Village People. I told him who I was and what I did, and we agreed that I wouldn’t be interested.
Now I have nothing against people in the armed services, but if any of you are considering this there are a few things you should know. First of all, I don’t think there is anything you could have on your resume that would be looked on more favorable than time in the military. It says more about you and the employee you will be, than anything else could. If you can work as firefighter in the military, you can get some incredible training, experience, and stories you will tell for the rest of your life. You can also get veterans credits on your tests with some departments, and you can buy that time to put towards your retirement
But understand, not everybody that picks a vocation going into the service actually gets to do it. If you do enlist you want to have it in writing that you are doing that and only that. Also, little or none of the education and certificates you receive in the military will translate into civilian world. The experience and education count, in that you can talk about it in your interview, but you still will need to get your F/F1, E.M.T. and medic if you need them.
I coached a guy who was able to go into his interview and tell them that he was the first medic to get to Jessica Lynch. Another guy was trained to respond to munitions fires. There are great things that can come from being in the service, but if you choose to, make sure you go in with your eyes open.
Good Luck, Captain Rob
nrtc@sonic.net
www.myfireinterview.com
707-869-1330
I had to call. The person that answered was a little shady sounding. Before he would tell me anything he wanted to know which paper I read it in and what the add had said. After all of this, he asked me how I felt about the armed service. He then went on to tell me about the great opportunities firefighting in the armed services. Particularly in the Navy. He asked how I felt about the Navy and I told him that it was one of my favorite songs by the Village People. I told him who I was and what I did, and we agreed that I wouldn’t be interested.
Now I have nothing against people in the armed services, but if any of you are considering this there are a few things you should know. First of all, I don’t think there is anything you could have on your resume that would be looked on more favorable than time in the military. It says more about you and the employee you will be, than anything else could. If you can work as firefighter in the military, you can get some incredible training, experience, and stories you will tell for the rest of your life. You can also get veterans credits on your tests with some departments, and you can buy that time to put towards your retirement
But understand, not everybody that picks a vocation going into the service actually gets to do it. If you do enlist you want to have it in writing that you are doing that and only that. Also, little or none of the education and certificates you receive in the military will translate into civilian world. The experience and education count, in that you can talk about it in your interview, but you still will need to get your F/F1, E.M.T. and medic if you need them.
I coached a guy who was able to go into his interview and tell them that he was the first medic to get to Jessica Lynch. Another guy was trained to respond to munitions fires. There are great things that can come from being in the service, but if you choose to, make sure you go in with your eyes open.
Good Luck, Captain Rob
nrtc@sonic.net
www.myfireinterview.com
707-869-1330