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murray2262
07-21-2007, 09:41 PM
I noticed they are taking apps for firefighter/paramedic. Do you have to be a medic to apply?
Marshall7
07-21-2007, 09:49 PM
I noticed they are taking apps for firefighter/paramedic. Do you have to be a medic to apply?


Yeah.. you do. You cant even start the process without having your I or P. It's a seperate process.
Ngerman473
07-22-2007, 02:42 PM
dang gonna miss this one by only a month or two for having my "I". Ok well maybe next time around... Good Luck Guys
DennisTheMenace
07-23-2007, 11:11 AM
dang gonna miss this one by only a month or two for having my "I". Ok well maybe next time around... Good Luck Guys
I would not worry about it. The likelyhood of them getting enough Medics to fullfill the need is slim to none.
murray2262
07-23-2007, 11:41 AM
I come from PA and they dont offer the EMT-I program, its either Basic or Paramedic...sucks
DCFDCAR5
07-23-2007, 10:44 PM
dang gonna miss this one by only a month or two for having my "I". Ok well maybe next time around... Good Luck Guys
The open to public "Paramedic/Firefighter" position is continuous recruitment. When that announcement expires, another will be posted.

The "Firefighter/Paramedic" position is not open to the public.
CMCM49
07-29-2007, 07:49 PM
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DCFDCAR5
07-31-2007, 02:53 PM
I thought I did clarify it? PM/FF is an external hire (not currently employed by FEMS in any capacity) , FF/PM is an internal hire (currently employed by FEMS, ie:civilian Paramedic/EMT-I).
CMCM49
08-01-2007, 10:51 AM
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Harrison1
08-01-2007, 03:55 PM
Does anyone have a time frame on how long it takes dc recruiting office to get back to after you have went thru all the steps of the process as well as the blue book? any info would be greatly appreciated. I was able to complete all the steps at once for the paramedic/firefighter hiring.
DCFDCAR5
08-01-2007, 06:35 PM
I suppose my comment was a bit vague. Sorry bout that.
I'm assuming the PM/FF is on the ambulance, while the FF/PM is on an engine/other?

Will be calling the recruitment office today or tomorrow, thanks for your input DC.

NO NO NO NO NO NO!

They are the same job! Dual role/cross trained ALS personnel (FF/PM or PM/FF) are NEVER assigned to a transport unit (at the present time). They are just different job titles to define whether or not you were a crossover employee.