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[medic8675]

The latest rumor is that 17 will be starting the academy on October 16. Anyone hear anything different?

[jfaz81]

I heard the same the 17 left but haven't heard anything about a start date. Also heard the possibility of trying to get the first class size back up to the original 25. Who knows anymore.

[HTFDJAKE]

Class will definetly not start on Oct. 16th, word is that they will now try to call additional candidates to get 25. Many other things going on in the department besides hiring new guys, no one really cares when that gets done.

[SmokeEater17]

There is no set start date for the academy at this time. One of our instructor's at the Recruit School is on Hartford and is being detailed to the Division of Training for the academy. As of right now, there is no start date and the count is still only 20 people. I was told from one of my friends who is a Captain, there are 5 more people that are "reserves" and they are trying to get them added to this academy. Also, they are waiting for the Deputy Chief in charge of training to get back from Iraq. There is rumor that he might retire when he returns. In addition to that, there is still 2 Deputy Chief's positions that need to be filled. I was just told the other day that the number of vacancies on the job is in the 90's and as you know if you're on the list, there is less than 100 people on the list and it's good for another 2 years. Don't lose hope.

[PFDCV24]

last i heard from my buddy who is on in HTFD, there are only about 67 on the list

[ejfire72]

Letters were sent out for the class to start on the 22nd of Oct.

[jfaz81]

I talked to City personel who told me that there is no more requirement that you live in the city. That was required only to apply. Anyone have anymore info on this or has anyone else moved out of the city.

[ejfire72]

Letters went out the other day. The class will start on Oct 22.

[WeToldYouSo]

How long is Hartfords academy?

[scotts48]

12-14 weeks.....from what i hear

[ryguy1]

I talked to City personel who told me that there is no more requirement that you live in the city. That was required only to apply. Anyone have anymore info on this or has anyone else moved out of the city.

is that true? i would love to work hartford, but don't want to live in the city limits. it kind of sucks though because i am closer to some houses than people who do live in the city

[scotts48]

You had to be a resident to apply, now that they guys got through the process, they dont have to live there anymore, thats what hes talking bout.

[PFDCV24]

I called HR today, I asked if the list was certified and all the woman could tell me was that she sent a list of 35 guys over months ago and it was at a standstill due to background checks. Now im confused as hell cause i know on the 22nd Hartford academy starts with 20 guys. I dont think HR has ANY idea what is going on, in my opinion.

[scotts48]

I dont think anything is certified yet, i think the first day that guys are in the academy is when the clock starts.

[PFDCV24]

Word I heard as of today, 20 start Monday and 35 in March

[scotts48]

thats a good one, only can hope that its true

[jfaz81]

Yeah that would work out perfect for me! lol

[scotts48]

just heard that rumor outside of this forum.........

[jfaz81]

I guess we'll find out Monday, at least about the first thing anyway.

[PFDCV24]

Well monday 20 for sure, the 35 in march came from the Assistant Chief, i hope they have enough money to put everyone on that is on the list so were all happy! one can dream right? :-)

[jfaz81]

So does anyone know for sure if the academy started today???????

[scotts48]

heard they started with 25 and canned a guy already for being late twice? anyone hear the same?

[PFDCV24]

Got word today that they started with 25, 5 got booted for not passing the background or drug test one, on or the other, and like 1 was canned for being late so the class is already down to 19. If i was lucky enough to become a career FF anywhere i know for sure my ass wouldnt be late.

[scotts48]

still at 24....per a guy in the class

[scotts48]

23 in there