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[nlfdrescue8]

hey everybody. i am a certified firefighter II/paramedic in the great state of ohio. i recently turned 21 and have spent the last 5 months working as a paramedic with a local ems company. i volunteer for my hometown fire department, but im ready for a job as a career firefighter/medic. i have spent countless hours since age 18 looking for tests, yet they seem so hard to come by here. does anyone out there know of any test in the near future, or any places hiring? i will and can relocate out of state, but if possible i'd love to stay in ohio. any responses are greatly appreciated.

[columbusfire]

columbus taken apps. april 24 through may 12

[wnwd00]

i know a bunch of ohio medics who have come out to the metro washington DC area to do the fire thing. Look at Fairfax County, VA; Arlington County, VA; Alexandria City, VA; Fairfax City, VA; Loundon County, VA; Prince William County, VA; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George County, MD; Washington, DC Fire Rescue.

most of not all area hiring and have no residency requirement.

[ChicagoFF]

Chicago Fire Department - sign up March 29 through April 11 - testing end of May.

[BCLepore]

It sounds like you have done a lot of good things and worked really hard to get where you are. The reality is that fire departments are not standing in line to hire young employees. While you sound like the exception, the average 21-year old is not prepared to live side-by-side with older married guys who have kids older than you.

The good news for you is that you are going to do nothing but get older. While you are actively testing I would encourage you to enroll at the local college and earn your AS degree. This will set you above the rest.

Also, you need to learn to take a FIRE DEPARTMENT interview. Most will agree there are things we are specifically looking for from candidates and there are things that will hurt you.

Lastly, I would encourage you to pick an area of the country you want to work, raise your family and spend the rest of your life. The shot gun approach is ususlly not very effective. Even if it is you will find that you ended up in a place that doesn't meet your needs.

You have done a lot of hard work. It will pay off. Settle down and be selective. Maximize each test and don't waste your time applying at XYZ fire department if you really don't want to be there as you are wasting your time.

I sit on oral boards on a regular basis. It's pretty easy to see people who are motivated and eager for the position versus those who are just going through the motions.

Good luck and work smarter, not harder.

Paul Lepore
Battalion Chief
www. aspiringfirefighters.com

[Rodeo1]

cincinati is testing on the 25th of this month. if you get on cincys web page you can get the info. but you have to hurry.

[brianandgail]

Try DC. They really need medics. Medic applicants are moved to the top of the list. This info is off of the DCOP website.

DCFD


Job Title:
PARAMEDIC FIREFIGHTER

Location:
Fire & EMS Training Academy
Reference:
3241

Contact Person: Mable Price (202) 671-1830



General Job Information
"Pay Plan, Series & Grade: FS-0081-01
Salary Range: $42,597 - 67,306
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts
Area of Consideration: OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Number of Vacancies: Several
Agency: Fire & EMS Services Department -FB
Duration of Appointment: Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by IAFF Local 36 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Opening date: October 3, 2005
Duties
Brief Description of Duties: Paramedic/Firefighter is assigned to one of approximately thirty-three fire stations throughout the District of Columbia. Incumbent will primarily travel by Medic Unit or Fire Unit in prompt and efficient manner in response to calls for emergency medical care of critically ill or injured patients. Incumbent assesses, evaluates and stabilizes patient's condition at the site of the emergency. Initiates and maintains advanced life support treatment under the direction of the Medical Director, and/or Platoon supervisor. Incumbent will perform a variety of hazardous task in combating, extinguishing and preventing fires, and conducting fire inspections. Also, successfully performs duties such as: driving firefighting vehicles; operating aerial ladders; deploying ground ladders; applying force to enter structures and vehicles; searching fire area for victims; pulling down walls and ceilings; cleaning and maintains equipment, etc. Maintains familiarity with all basic and specialized equipment.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: TO QUALIFY FOR APPOINTMENT, ALL APPLICANTS MUST:

* Be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment
* Be at least 19 years of age and must not have reached his or
her 31st birthday on the closing date of this position vacancy
announcement
* Possess a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency
(GED) issued by a recognized department of education or have
at least one (1) year of experience as a sworn member of
principal municipal firefighting force of a city with a population of
500,000 or more persons
* Pass an assembled examination
* Must possess a current valid NREMT-Intermediate Paramedic
or paramedic certification
* Pass a scheduled physical ability test (PAT)
* Pass a urinalysis test for absence of substance or drug abuse
* Pass a thorough medical examination (including x-rays,
hearing , vision, and other laboratory tests)
* Pass a thorough background investigation of character and
personal history (e.g., prior employers, law enforcement
agencies, etc.) to determine suitability for appointment as a
Firefighter (Paramedic).

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applicants must be proficient in the use and comprehension of the English language. Persons with foreign language skills are encouraged to apply.
Ranking Factors

Conditions of Employment
Other Significant Factors: Clinical skill in the knowledge and application of pre-hospital basic and advance life support emergency medical care should be performed at an expert level of competency. Examples include: (a) expertise in the identification and interpretation of life threatening symptoms, (b) ability to record patient history and provide appropriate care and treatment, (c) experience in working under severe environmental and physical conditions.

The incumbent must successfully complete the Basic Probation Training Course and Evaluation Program, and will maintain the following minimum certifications for the duration of employment: Firefighter I and II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, Emergency Medical Technican - Intermediate (EMT-I) or Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support card, and Advance Cardiac LIfe Support (ACLS) card and any other certifications that may subsequently be required to maintain qualification as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Must maintain ability to pass self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) face-piece fit testing as required by OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29CFR1910.134. Must maintaIn pyhsical fitness as defined by ability to successfully complete annual timed fitness testing via IAFF/IAFC CPAT, PAT or other similar job-related fitness test.

Maintenance of a current valid driver's license is required
Residency Requirement
Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1998: An applicant for a position in the Career Service or for an attorney position (DS-905) in the Excepted Service who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) claim preference at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application.
Information to Applicants
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Salary Reduction of Reemployed Annuitants: An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under the District Government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
How to Apply
Where to Apply: D.C. Office of Personnel
Reeves Center
2000 14th Street, N.W., 4th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20009


Contact Person: Mable Price (202) 671-1830


Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies.
Closing Statement
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the Office of Human Resources Only.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.



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[Firemedic515]

nlfdrescue8,
What part of Ohio are you from? I believe Cincy's deadline for registration has passed. As columbusfire mentioned above, Columbus is coming up soon. The City of Ashland, OH has a test scheduled for April 26th. Also, Montgomery County Maryland is taking applications starting March 20th.

[nlfdrescue8]

i am from south eastern ohio, approx. an hour from columbus.