Wilmington, DE

[emt-pack_mule]

Anybody got insight on here about the Wilmington, Delaware FD? Did anyone get a call back for the physical agility test?

[bbell1977]

Just sent in my application yesterday. Saw it on Firecareers.com as continuous recruitment.

[RFDGloWorm]

As a heads up brothers, have a few friends on the job in Wilmington. They barely dodged being laid off this year, a second time in their 3 year careers. Same with a guy who has been on for like 7 years. To avoid it, they shut down Rescue 1 and brown out one company every day. The city is in pretty bad shape...

[emt-pack_mule]

What is the current EMS situation over there? Do they run ambulances? or is it just EMT-B engines?

Are the guys you know happy to work there?

[RFDGloWorm]

I think New Castle County is the EMS service, but the FD runs as first responder/EMT's. One guy I know was dedicated to, and had a passion like I've never seen before to work in, Rescue 1. When they shut it down, I could tell he was hurt.

The younger guys seemed to like it; but when you're on the brink of losing your gig it definitely makes you wonder.

[emt-pack_mule]

I heard the city received a grant for 13 new recruits for up to 3 years? Does that mean after 3 years if its not in the budget there would be layoffs? If anyone can offer insight into this that would be great.

[docflip4884]

Nevermind.

[ffpm5354]

Did anyone else get the email to schedule the interview at the end of the month? If so how are you preparing?

[emt-pack_mule]

I spoke to HR today and they said just standard interview questions with a few technical/job related questions as well. And that only 25 have interviews.