Lateral transfers????

[firedoghfd1]

I have worked for Houston Fire Department for 3 years now. i am a Firefighter and a paramedic and just got promotion to the rank of E/O (engineer).

It is looking like in the next 4 years we will be moving someplace in the North West (California, Oregon, Washington area). Does anyone know of departments that won’t make me start from scratch?

[Firedawg34]

I know that if you have acceptable certs that the State of Washington does alot of hiring for lateral. In fact the state Capitol(Olympia) is hiring advanced firefighter right now. Poulsbo Wash was hiring last month. Having Paramedic definately will increase your chances

www.firecareers.com ($35 for six months)
A worth site to look for all states.

http://wsafc.org/default.asp?com=jobs

http://www.emsfirerescuejobs.com/

[Firedawg34]

http://www.calchiefs.org/classifieds/addisplay.cfm?adid=436

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[Firedawg34]

Lateral Entry Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Centralia
Requirements: WA or NR EMT-P w/at least 3 years experience as ALS provider; HS/GED; at least 21; VWADL; at least 3 years of Fire Service experience preferred; must meet LEOFF 2 eligibility req's.
3,925 - $4,906 per month
Filing Deadline: August 27
There is a $15.00 application fee. Submit complete information regarding qualifications for position, as well as letter of interest and resume.
Apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume to 118 W. Maple, Centralia, WA 98531. (360)330-7672
www.cityofcentralia.com

[Firedawg34]

Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Transfer
Testing Agency: City of Pullman
Location: Pullman, Whitman County, WA
21 years of age at time of appointment; high school graduate/GED; U.S. citizen; possession of valid driver's license; completion of an approved fire academy or NFPA firefighter I or AA degree in a fire science field; current EMT-P certification; currently employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency; two years full-time firefighter; and ability to perform all physical and skill requirements of the position.
$3,986. - $4,866. per mo.
Filing Deadline: September 21
Human Resources Department, City of Pullman, 325 S.E. Paradise, Pullman, WA 99163 (509) 338-3207
www.pullman-wa.gov

[Paddiegrunt]

Check out Sacramento Fire , they are always looking for medics

[ogomez]

Portland doesn't do laterals, we have a 7 yr. vet from FDNY doing our academy from the beginning. We had an Austin FF do the same. Sorry your out of luck here. It is a great area though and might be worth looking into anyways if your willing to go through the hiring process.

[CALFFBOU]

There are about 20+ Lateral FF/PM jobs in Cali. Please PM me for more info.

[CaptBob]

The biggest problem I've seen on oral boards with seasoned veterans taking entry level or lateral tests is they can't place themselves in the position they are applying for; that of being a snotty nose rookie. They try to hammer the oral board with their credentials thinking the board will just hand them the job. Their oral board's skills are rusty and antiquated. It's hard for them to remember how it was to be a rookie.

This is a delicate balance here. Leave your time and rank in your locker. You must be humble, place yourself in the rookie position and build a natural bridge to present your education, experience and integrity to the oral board panel. Without this bridge, you're dead meat. This is not easy for many seasoned candidates. An attitude adjustment is needed. Attitude is a small thing that can make the big difference. Remember the position you're applying.

The seasoned veteran candidate can roar past any of the other candidates if his attitude and game plan is in place.

I think this says it all:
It was five years ago that I first visited this forum It was how I found and landed my first job at a small career department, and served for four and a half years. The entire time I wanted to make the lateral move to my hometown dept.--a larger city, more opportunities, Paramedic and tech. rescue opportunities...But I was a bone head. I thought because I was already on the job elsewhere, I could waltz through the process, and to some extent I did--all the way to the Chief's interview twice, but never got the call. Laterals, my advice to you is this: we are our own worst enemies...you think you are a good judge of your interview skills, trust me you're not. Don't be a bonehead like me and go through the process twice before getting help from professionals who understand the hiring process. Well, all I can say is after five years of trying, my recruit academy starts in two weeks. You be the judge.
Matt