I know that getting a job in the Fire Service is extremely competitive and nearly impossible. I am looking for any and all help. ideas, assistance in the hiring process.
Here is a little about me:
I am 27 Year old white male
-Graduated from LSC with an AAS in Fire Tech in 2005
-Currently hold certs in:
*ARFF
*EMT B
*HazMat Tech and OPS
*Fire I & II
*Water Rescue
*High/Low angle rescue
-I have an Excellent work record in which every job I have ever had, I was hired as entry level and moved up to the a high ranking management position.
*I have worked security/cash delivery for banks, Retail Management, Construction/construction management.
*There are no 'breaks in employment' from my first job over 12 years ago and I have never been fired or left a job on bad terms.
-My driving/Criminal background is a bit of a mess:
*DWI (2001)
*Small amount Marijuana (2004)
*5 speeding tickets (2000-2009)
------I have applied and tested for Fire Departments all over the USA, both paid and volunteer. I have made it into the final interview on 26 of the 28 departments I have tested for.
*I HAVE NEVER BEEN HIRED*
-Every department has told me that my past criminal history is the problem. The DWI on my record was from when I was a Minor (17) and it will be 10 years in January of 2011. The Small amount of Marijuana was a stupid mistake I made while in collage and my grades and work record both reflect the lifestyle changes I had made in 2004.
--Eden Prairie, MN fire department is the most recent department that I applied for and they sent me a 'contingency offer'. EPFD is a volunteer department and upon getting the offer, I submitted my background info (the police department had this info for 2 months and said there was nothing on it that will disqualify me) and moved into EP (within 3 miles of the Station). once I moved in, I received an email stating that 'due to my criminal history, the EPFD has pursued another candidate'.
Everyone tells me not to give up, but I am getting older, my certs are expiring, my schooling is over 5 years old and Volunteer departments won't even hire me!!!!!!
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get a position on a fire department?
Any insight is much appreciated, Thanks!
-Jake Rehberger
Eden Prairie, MN
Here is a little about me:
I am 27 Year old white male
-Graduated from LSC with an AAS in Fire Tech in 2005
-Currently hold certs in:
*ARFF
*EMT B
*HazMat Tech and OPS
*Fire I & II
*Water Rescue
*High/Low angle rescue
-I have an Excellent work record in which every job I have ever had, I was hired as entry level and moved up to the a high ranking management position.
*I have worked security/cash delivery for banks, Retail Management, Construction/construction management.
*There are no 'breaks in employment' from my first job over 12 years ago and I have never been fired or left a job on bad terms.
-My driving/Criminal background is a bit of a mess:
*DWI (2001)
*Small amount Marijuana (2004)
*5 speeding tickets (2000-2009)
------I have applied and tested for Fire Departments all over the USA, both paid and volunteer. I have made it into the final interview on 26 of the 28 departments I have tested for.
*I HAVE NEVER BEEN HIRED*
-Every department has told me that my past criminal history is the problem. The DWI on my record was from when I was a Minor (17) and it will be 10 years in January of 2011. The Small amount of Marijuana was a stupid mistake I made while in collage and my grades and work record both reflect the lifestyle changes I had made in 2004.
--Eden Prairie, MN fire department is the most recent department that I applied for and they sent me a 'contingency offer'. EPFD is a volunteer department and upon getting the offer, I submitted my background info (the police department had this info for 2 months and said there was nothing on it that will disqualify me) and moved into EP (within 3 miles of the Station). once I moved in, I received an email stating that 'due to my criminal history, the EPFD has pursued another candidate'.
Everyone tells me not to give up, but I am getting older, my certs are expiring, my schooling is over 5 years old and Volunteer departments won't even hire me!!!!!!
Does anyone have any ideas on how I can get a position on a fire department?
Any insight is much appreciated, Thanks!
-Jake Rehberger
Eden Prairie, MN
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