Foxwoods Mashantucket FD

[Whaler]

Foxwoods Mashantucket FD any info on this Department ?? Salary?

[scotts48]

LOW salary, Janitors make more. Dont waste your time.

[dr71798]

From what I've heard it's a nice little department. Runs about 1000 calls/year, very little of that being EMS. They work a 24 hour shift and are responsible for the entire preservation as well as mutual aid to the surrounding towns. Salary isnt that bad... a lot better then some departments in the New Haven/Fairfield counties.

[scotts48]

I work with a guy who used to be there and he has nothing but bad stuff to say. There is no job security. No UNION, nothing. If a tribal member wants a job low man get ousted, no questions asked. Not a place i would want to work.

[Whaler]

Is the Salary 13.00 per hour ?????

[Sgnl50]

According to Foxwoods personal. Sallary is dependent on past experiance and prior certifications

Matt

[JCA1386]

are t hey hiring now? i havent seen a job posting?

[Whaler]

Yes, the Foxwoods is in stage 2 of their hiring process. I had a lengthy conversation with Human Resources today. They told me that the pay is based on experience. I am not understanding... Everyone has to have experience because it's a requirement to get the job. How are they determining the pay??? On a month by month or year by year basis of experience?? What is the most/least they are willing to start new FFs at??? Does anyone know how many they called back for 2nd interviews? Just seems like a lot of information is unknown.

[Sgnl50]

Yes, the Foxwoods is in stage 2 of their hiring process. I had a lengthy conversation with Human Resources today. They told me that the pay is based on experience. I am not understanding... Everyone has to have experience because it's a requirement to get the job. How are they determining the pay??? On a month by month or year by year basis of experience?? What is the most/least they are willing to start new FFs at??? Does anyone know how many they called back for 2nd interviews? Just seems like a lot of information is unknown.

There were 15-16 intial interviews. They are hiring a total of 5 one immediatly and 4 in September. Final interviews are on Friday

[scotts48]

Matt, are you going for a 2nd interview??

[mpfd11]

OK.....I'am Member of the MPFD and I LOVE IT HERE !!!!!! I made 60k with overtme last year.We have a big turn-over because of guys going to city depts to see fire.No fires at the Foxwoods!!Can't be that bad because we had over 150 apply to work here.Good Luck on the 2nd interview guys. Its a good dept to work for.

[Whaler]

Anyone have any feedback about 2nd interviews? I had mine bright and early this morning. It was interesting to say the least.... I asked the golden question "How much does a FF make as a starting salary?" and the panel laughed, looked back at me, and said "great question but we have no clue." What is up with this place that no one can give a straight answer about the pay??? It is nice that MPFD says he makes $60k per year but I find it hard to believe that a department that see no fires is going to pay that as a starting salary to a new FF.

Also, I found it a little strange that the chief is yet to be seen. Anyone think there will be a 3rd interview required to meet with the chief? I just can't figure out the point of interviewing with a bunch of fire protection guys that said they "have no clue how the firefighting hiring is done, we are just here to ask interview questions and record responses."

Just looking for some feedback. Thanks.

[Bigft357]

At Pratt we start off at 47,000 and we see NO fire, except the occasional antique machine cook off. I interviewed at 1000 and was blown away by the questions. It was one of those interviews that I walked away from not knowing what had just happened.

[mpfd11]

17.50hr for new Firefighters or go to work at Stop & Shop!

[Whaler]

17.50hr for new Firefighters or go to work at Stop & Shop!


Thats About 36k per year. Not to bad(if true) Norwich Start at 38,100 per year

[Bigft357]

17.50 at 48 hours a week equals out to be $840 a week, which would equal out to be around $43K if you get 17.50 for the full 48 hours.

If anything after 40 hours is overtime, the weekly turns out to be $910 a week which is equal to $47K.

MPFD11 which of these two example do you think is most accurate?

[mpfd11]

More Like example number one is most accurate

[Whaler]

http://www.theresident.com/news/mptn-fire-emergency-servi.shtml

[Whaler]

Anyone heard anything else about hiring?

[Sgnl50]

Chiefs interview in about two weeks. You should get a call or recieve a letter

cheers
matt

[Bigft357]

Did anyone else have a Chief's interview today or have one tomorrow?

[Whaler]

Did anyone else have a Chief's interview today or have one tomorrow?


Have my Chiefs interview tomorrow!!!!!

[Bigft357]

Whaler, what did you think about the interview?

[Whaler]

Whaler, what did you think about the interview?

I am never quite sure what to make of this place. Again, I was left with a lot uncertainty. Did you have your interview? What was your perception of things?

[Bigft357]

I asked the chief if a candidate didn't make it through this round would they be called back for a future position and he told me that he was interviewing five people for the five positions and that there were going to be anywhere from 8 to 16 more position coming up with in the next year.

[Bigft357]

I had mine thursday at 1400.

[Whaler]

I just received a letter from MPFD stating that I wasn't selected for a position. The letters says there were 23 applicants and 5 second interviews. The decision was made by the second round of interviewers. Ok not bad however this is where the confusion comes in............... I did interview with the Chief (that was the third interview) and he basically told me he (THE CHIEF) was interviewing the 5 guys for the 5 jobs. So my question is did anyone from the interviews with the chief receive this letter???? I can only think it came to me by error or something has changed in the hirings they were slated for. Any info would be helpful. Thanks!

[Bigft357]

I got the same letter yesterday, and it blew my mind hiring five right now that was the five of us that were interviewed with another 8-16 by the end of the year. Something is a little wrong here.

[mpfd11]

We are hiring Two new Firefighters on monday (2 out of the top five)

[Bigft357]

Got the offer today with at starting wage of $16.45 an hour. What a joke, there is no chance i am going to take a $10 an hour pay cut.

[Whaler]

Got the offer today..... $16.45 an hour is about 34k per year

[mpfd11]

Good Luck to the New MPFD Firefighters/Haz-Mat Tech!!!! Its a Great Job

[osfd100]

Got the offer today with at starting wage of $16.45 an hour. What a joke, there is no chance i am going to take a $10 an hour pay cut.

Thats what they start at :confused: :eek:
I don't blame ya, a $400.00 a week hit is good money.

[DeputyMarshal]

Got the offer today..... $16.45 an hour is about 34k per year

No offense but didn't you know what the salary was when you applied? What are the scheduled pay raises? Are there other perks in the form of benefits? In the long run are they worth taking a (temporary) cut in pay?

FWIW, the interview process costs time and money and prospective employers don't take too kindly to applicants who never intended to accept the job if it was offered. Fire chiefs do talk to each other about applicants...

[crankshaft]

Find out exactly what top scale is before you make any decisions. Could be a 5-10 step program where you will max out at a higher number that isnt that bad. Another thing is what is the retirement scale % for 25-30 years.

Keep in mind any FD job you get in CT you will be wanting/needing to have a part time job anyway.

Many departments that I've tested for many of them didn't say in the job description what the pay scale was. The last thing I wanted to do before I got a offer was to ask about $$, as dumb as it sounds.

If pay wasnt involved in the job description then no one should be upset including the chief when a canidate deosnt take the job.

Good luck and keep in mind no matter what the pay it's still the best job in the world.

[DeputyMarshal]

If pay wasnt involved in the job description then no one should be upset including the chief when a canidate deosnt take the job.

Let's be realistic for a moment. Who in their right mind jumps through all the hoops required to apply for a firefighter position without even bothering to find out the salary range they'd be getting into? C'mon. Even if it isn't printed on the job description it isn't as if it takes any effort ask. :rolleyes:

[Bigft357]

Time and time again when you ask the guys that work there what the salary is and they don’t know, it doesn’t help.

[Sgnl50]

Let's be realistic for a moment. Who in their right mind jumps through all the hoops required to apply for a firefighter position without even bothering to find out the salary range they'd be getting into? C'mon. Even if it isn't printed on the job description it isn't as if it takes any effort ask. :rolleyes:

Marshal, I had two interviews for MTFD. In both interviews I inquired about payscale. Both times I was told they could not answer. If MTFD brass wants to keep their payscale under wraps til a job offer. They should expect applicants to turn the job down.

[mpfd11]

Got the offer today with at starting wage of $16.45 an hour. What a joke, there is no chance i am going to take a $10 an hour pay cut.


Can you tell me what Fire Department in CT. has a starting wage of 26.45 per hour?????? YOU MUST WORK YOUR WAY UP !!!!!!!

[firefiend]

Anyone offered the job planning to take it at the MPFD? Just curious.

[crankshaft]

Let's be realistic for a moment. Who in their right mind jumps through all the hoops required to apply for a firefighter position without even bothering to find out the salary range they'd be getting into? C'mon. Even if it isn't printed on the job description it isn't as if it takes any effort ask. :rolleyes:

I tested for a dept where I was 4th out of 5 candidates going into a second interview with fire commissioners and dept heads. I had no clue what the pay rate was. Waiting to go in for the oral I asked another candidate about what pay was hoping that he might know and he didn't but he asked me if it really did matter.

I called personal twice, once I was told that she didn't know the info on pay rate and the second time I was told I would have to call the chief to find out any information about the dept. The last thing I wanted to do was call the chief and ask about pay rates before even getting a job offer as silly as that sounds to you.

[Bigft357]

I never said that I was expecting to get paid the same amount I make now, but our firefighters start off at at least $21.00 an hour, and I have WORK MY WAY UP. Besides, after reading other forums I seriously doubt I would have taken the job because it sounded like a kindergarten.

[mpfd11]

I never said that I was expecting to get paid the same amount I make now, but our firefighters start off at at least $21.00 an hour, and I have WORK MY WAY UP. Besides, after reading other forums I seriously doubt I would have taken the job because it sounded like a kindergarten.


OK.. your done here Good-By

[DrJobMD]

Good Luck, applying at other Departments in New London County

[scotts48]

You guys must have drank the coolaid. There is no where in New London County worth applying to.

[Bigft357]

Whaler, Did you except the job?

[crankshaft]

You guys must have drank the coolaid. There is no where in New London County worth applying to.

With an attitude like that good luck getting through Hartford's Academy. To bash other Brothers departments is kinda childish. Department heads and instructors do take notice to these forums.

[mpfd11]

You guys must have drank the coolaid. There is no where in New London County worth applying to.


Good Luck in the Hartford's Academy.I love your posts on ctfire-ems.com about the MPFD. The Haz-Mat instructors at the Academy will be looking for you!!!

[PurplePants8]

Yes seriously. Its an honor to be a firefighter wherever it might be. Hopefully you never get on if you arnt on the job yet as you will be/are a worthless firefighter.

[scotts48]

Well what i was referring to was the threats to another post stating good luck applying to other depts. Talking about other chiefs blackballing you. MPFD get off your high horse, telling people that they're done here. As far as my New London County comment, I apologize. It is hard to make a point via typing in forums. Take care.

[Whaler]

Whaler, Did you except the job?

NO...Did not except the job

[firefiend]

Did anyone take the job???? I heard some rumors that 5 people were offered the job and 5 people turned it down. What's the deal?