Three years, thousands of hours of work, school, and volunteering later and my dream has finally come true! So...when does it start to feel real???
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Meh, 3 years that's nothing. A bunch of us here in ny took took the test in 2007 and we're pretty much definitely going to have to take it again due to circumstances out of our control and start everything from scratch again.
But seriously, congrats. I wish I was feeling what you were right now.....
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Originally posted by roadrunner09 View PostMeh, 3 years that's nothing. A bunch of us here in ny took took the test in 2007 and we're pretty much definitely going to have to take it again due to circumstances out of our control and start everything from scratch again.
But seriously, congrats. I wish I was feeling what you were right now.....
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YES! Great job, Wolverine! I love hearing these things for guys who are still working away at it. They see it can actually be done while getting clued in on the fact that its rarely easy for ANYONE. Here are a few things to get you through rookie/probie time:
1. Be there early, fully prepared to work.
2. Check out safety equipment, then everything else.
3. Eyes and ears open...mouth shut.
4. Last down...first up.
5. Don't stop until you're ordered to do so.
6. When in doubt...Full turnouts/gear.
7. Work harder (and smarter) than everyone else. Repeat. (and don't talk about it).
7. Never...I mean NEVER...Let them know what gets to you!
8. 3 rules to live by: Have fun...Be Safe...Don't get any on ya!
Totally fired up for you. Made my morning.
Welcome!
PaulC.
FFEMTP Las Vegas Fire and Rescue '98PaulC
FF/EMTP
City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
gethiredbyfire.com & The Fire Jobs App
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Originally posted by PaulC. View PostYES! Great job, Wolverine! I love hearing these things for guys who are still working away at it. They see it can actually be done while getting clued in on the fact that its rarely easy for ANYONE. Here are a few things to get you through rookie/probie time:
1. Be there early, fully prepared to work. I have always gone by "On time is late and fifteen minutes early is on time" but im thinking, for a probie, i should be 45-60 minutes early, correct?
2. Check out safety equipment, then everything else. Check
3. Eyes and ears open...mouth shut. If asked, do I voice my opinion or do i just say ill follow whatever direction my supervisor gives me? If its a safety concern, does that have any influence?
4. Last down...first up. Shift change is 0800, what time should i be up? How much before the other guys?
5. Don't stop until you're ordered to do so. Check
6. When in doubt...Full turnouts/gear. Check
7. Work harder (and smarter) than everyone else. Repeat. (and don't talk about it). Check
7. Never...I mean NEVER...Let them know what gets to you! Even on calls?
8. 3 rules to live by: Have fun...Be Safe...Don't get any on ya! Check
Totally fired up for you. Made my morning.
Welcome!
PaulC.
FFEMTP Las Vegas Fire and Rescue '98
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Congrats, It has only been 10 months since I was in your exact spot. I am still on cloud 9, and don't think I'll ever come down. Where will you be serving?
Drew
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Congrats
Glad to hear of all of the success stories....just remember as you head up the ladder of success remember where you came from and don't get " badge heavy."Respectfully,
Jay Dudley
Retired Fire
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Lifetime Member CSFA
IAFF Alumni Member
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