application frustrations!!!!

[Sparky68]

Man , these kind of stories scare me , I have only been gearing up for this for about a year.

[lagerboy]

Just started another class of 35 last week...

If you are a NREMT-P, and like many in this forum say, " I am willing to go anywhere for my dream job" then you really should consider looking in the DC area.
Kobersteen's department is hiring Firefighters/medics all the time and so are about a dozen other places within an hour of DC. I work in Montgomery County MD and they are begging for people with their medics (Fairfax is stealing them all because they pay better)
Try Fairfax County VA, Loundon County VA, Alexandria VA, Washington DC, Richmond VA, Montgomery County MD, Prince Georges County MD, Frederick County MD (opened applications this week) Howard County MD, Baltimore City MD, Baltimore County MD, Annapolis County MD, Annapolis City MD, Chesterfield VA
And the good thing about most of these departments is if you are willing to drive a little, you can live in a less expensive area because most do not require you to live in their area.

Good luck and consider the DC area. Pay is decent and we do see some work.

[ACfire1]

Just started another class of 35 last week...

Hey Kobersteen, I applied for Fairfax earlier in the year and I missed the test (family emergency) and they said I couldn't apply until 6 months. I am thinking about applying again but me missing the written test the first time won't count against me, do you know?? I mean later on the hiring process. Also, how long normally until you apply and then you get a job offer? I've been there a few times and like it and wouldn't mind working there.

[Kobersteen]

Here in Fairfax County, Virginia, we have several people from CFD lists and even those who were laid off from CFD. NREMT-P will put you on the uber-fast track to get hired.

Drop me an e-mail for more: [email protected]

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/recruitment/

Just started another class of 35 last week...

[arronliptak1]

not everyone who gets hired knows someone. what ED are you in?

did you take parmas test? it looks like they are looking to hire about 6 and they seem to like military guys as they give that 20% extra credit. thats HUGE for you

south euclid also hiring about 6.

alot more hiring is going to open up as guys begin to get out of the drop program in the next 1-2 years

having your 240/medic/"some experience" is just putting you on an even playing field in this area. go get some specialized classes, something that will benefit a dept if they hire you, since they can put you on a regional team. that means they wont have to invest in you if you already have the cert. rope rescue/water rescue/trench rescue/hazmat etc

WHere you from in the cleveland area? I have worked at lakewood, metro, parma, am currently at st vincent charity.

[arronliptak1]

Avon is currently taking applications.


NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CLASS I
THE CITY OF AVON, OHIO



PURPOSE:
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of the City of Avon, Ohio of an open-competitive examination to establish an eligibility list for original appointments to the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic in the Avon Fire Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: At least eighteen (18) years of age on date of appointment.
EDUCATION: High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent. Valid State of Ohio Firefighter 2 certificate and valid State of Ohio EMT-P (Paramedic) certificate (copies must be attached).
LICENSE: Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
RESIDENCY: If appointed, employees are required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the boundaries of the City of Avon, pursuant to Ordinance, and must continue to reside within said area during their term of employment.

EXAMINATION:
Applicants are required to pay a twenty dollar ($20.00) test fee when applying for the written examination. A passing grade for the written examination is hereby set at seventy percent (70%). Upon consideration of employment, applicants will be required to present a current strength and agility certificate from Cuyahoga Community College, as well as a physical examination.

APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be made on a regular application form provided by the Avon Civil Service Commission that may be obtained at Avon City Hall. No other form will be accepted. Applications must be returned, with the test fee, to Avon City Hall, 36080 Chester Road, Avon, Ohio no later than 4:00 P.M. local time on Monday, October 23, 2006.

TIME AND PLACE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Saturday, October 28, 2006, at 10:00 A.M. local time, at Avon Middle School, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon, Ohio. Applicants will not be admitted once testing has begun. Applicants must present a valid Ohio driver’s license for admission to the examination.

CREDITS:
Veterans: A Military Service credit of five (5) points will be added to the passing grade if the applicant was in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, was on continuous active military duty for a minimum of eighteen (18) months, and was honorably discharged. A copy of Form DD214 showing an Honorable Discharge must be attached to the application upon filing. Education: Five (5) points will be added to a passing grade of candidates with an Associates Degree in Fire Science (copy of certificate must be attached). Service Credits: Five (5) points will be awarded to the passing score of Avon’s current part time firefighter/paramedics who have successfully completed their probationary period. Five (5) points will be awarded to the passing scores of a licensed firefighter/paramedic showing written proof of at least three (3) years of full time service with another municipal fire department. NOTE: No more than twenty (20) additional points will be added to any passing score.

THE CITY OF AVON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AVON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Jimmy Marsiglia, Chairperson
Peter Kratt
Tony Sarraino
Sandra Martin, Secretary

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Thanks man I have mine in for theirs! I live right around the corner from Avon now so that would be great! My buddy knows a capt on north ridgeville (where I live now), and there going to be having a test next year. Rumor has it they might be building a new station. So I guess I have some time to do sucking up and getting on someones good side so I might have a chance to get hired. Hey I might have a good shot at this one. lol. You taking the AVON one?

[ACfire1]

It just seems when I apply it is as if they know who they already want so Im trying to stay clear especially if I have to travel a long distance

[brianandgail]

Taken from the DC Fire website:



"Become a Dual-Role Firefighter/EMT or Paramedic/Firefighter "



Join the DC Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department’s proud tradition of service to the nation’s capital. Becoming a firefighter/EMT or a paramedic/firefighter in the District gives you access to the best training, the best equipment, and a career of service in one of the nation’s top Fire/EMS Departments. We serve a diverse metropolitan population of residents, commuters, and visitors to our nation’s capital. We provide protection to the President of the United States, Congress, and foreign embassies.

Paramedic/Firefighter entry-level examinations are administered by the DC Office of Personnel. The most recent Firefighter/EMT Entry Level Exam was administered on May 20, 2006. These exams are given once every two to three years, so the next Firefighter/EMT Entry Level Exam will not be administered before 2008.


The Department is actively recruiting National Registry-Certified Paramedics and EMT-Intermediates/99 to serve as dual-role Paramedic/Firefighters and single-role Paramedics. For more information about becoming a single-role Paramedic, call the EMS Bureau at (202) 673-3360.


To find out more about careers with the DC Fire/Emergency Medical Services Department, call the DC Fire/EMS Recruiting Officer at (202) 673-3330.
2006 Firefighter/EMT Entry-Level Exam
Minimum Requirements: Firefighter/EMT
Application Process and Entry-Level Exam: Paramedic/Firefighter
Minimum Requirements: Paramedic/Firefighter
Salary: Firefighter/EMT and Paramedic/Firefighter*
Training: Firefighter/EMT and Paramedic/Firefighter

[toddrat]

I took the Las Vegas test and scored 95 on the written and 8 min on the cpat but I guess I didnt score so well on the oral. They do not have a hiring list they just pick and choose. I have taken the Chicago, Columbus, Las Vegas and just about every suburb in the Cleveland area. I also took the last Cleveland test and just missed out on getting hired but I would be laid off anyway. I would move just about anywhere for my dream job.

[brianandgail]

Toddrat.

Have you thought about DC fire? They still have a high volume of fire duty and they fast track medics on hiring. Read the above posts for the info. Also, Las Vegas is hiring ALOT of firefighters. There are 3 really growing depts out there. Las Vegas city, Clark County and city of North Las Vegas. They are still adding stations and need firemen to staff them.


Good luck.

[toddrat]

Cleveland sucks bigtime. I have been testing for 4 plus years. I have my medic, 240 and am a third generation paramedic in the Cleveland area. I cant even catch a break getting on a part time department. I did just get a job offer at Merto and still taking big city tests throughout the country. The whole Cleveland area sucks and I cant wait to get out of here.

[dmfireschool]

Avon is currently taking applications.


NOTICE OF EXAMINATION
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC CLASS I
THE CITY OF AVON, OHIO



PURPOSE:
Public notice is hereby given by the Civil Service Commission of the City of Avon, Ohio of an open-competitive examination to establish an eligibility list for original appointments to the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic in the Avon Fire Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:
AGE: At least eighteen (18) years of age on date of appointment.
EDUCATION: High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent. Valid State of Ohio Firefighter 2 certificate and valid State of Ohio EMT-P (Paramedic) certificate (copies must be attached).
LICENSE: Valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
RESIDENCY: If appointed, employees are required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the boundaries of the City of Avon, pursuant to Ordinance, and must continue to reside within said area during their term of employment.

EXAMINATION:
Applicants are required to pay a twenty dollar ($20.00) test fee when applying for the written examination. A passing grade for the written examination is hereby set at seventy percent (70%). Upon consideration of employment, applicants will be required to present a current strength and agility certificate from Cuyahoga Community College, as well as a physical examination.

APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be made on a regular application form provided by the Avon Civil Service Commission that may be obtained at Avon City Hall. No other form will be accepted. Applications must be returned, with the test fee, to Avon City Hall, 36080 Chester Road, Avon, Ohio no later than 4:00 P.M. local time on Monday, October 23, 2006.

TIME AND PLACE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION:
Saturday, October 28, 2006, at 10:00 A.M. local time, at Avon Middle School, 3075 Stoney Ridge Road, Avon, Ohio. Applicants will not be admitted once testing has begun. Applicants must present a valid Ohio driver’s license for admission to the examination.

CREDITS:
Veterans: A Military Service credit of five (5) points will be added to the passing grade if the applicant was in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, was on continuous active military duty for a minimum of eighteen (18) months, and was honorably discharged. A copy of Form DD214 showing an Honorable Discharge must be attached to the application upon filing. Education: Five (5) points will be added to a passing grade of candidates with an Associates Degree in Fire Science (copy of certificate must be attached). Service Credits: Five (5) points will be awarded to the passing score of Avon’s current part time firefighter/paramedics who have successfully completed their probationary period. Five (5) points will be awarded to the passing scores of a licensed firefighter/paramedic showing written proof of at least three (3) years of full time service with another municipal fire department. NOTE: No more than twenty (20) additional points will be added to any passing score.

THE CITY OF AVON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AVON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Jimmy Marsiglia, Chairperson
Peter Kratt
Tony Sarraino
Sandra Martin, Secretary

Since 1950, Don McNea Fire School has prepared over 40,000 fire applicants with our entry level seminars and products. Fireprep.com has over 250 pages of FREE information and career articles to help you reach your goal of becoming a firefighter.

Go to www.fireprep.com and register for our free fireprep e-mail newsletter that currently has over 22,000 subscribers

[brianandgail]

arronliptak1 ,

Did you say that you are ex-CFD? Did you get laid off?
if so,
Send me an email-
[email protected]

(I am also, ex-CFD)

[arronliptak1]

I also notice that the people who are on the depts keep saying it's all about the oral...ORAL. that's probably just what it is. who knows what happens behind closed doors.

Just for FYI someone had said that the agility/written are pass fail. This in also not true in my area. you get points for everything. times are taken on the agility and score of correct are on the written. Most cities will also give extra points to Military, if you have your medic, 240, or fire degree. So I get my score then they add on my fire military and medic for a higher score.

[arronliptak1]

I have been on a fire dept before for a couple years but you had to live in the city. I couldn't afford to live in that city by myself (I had lived with roomates at the time). All my roomates left and I just couldn't do it. Had to move. SO here I am on the "lists" again. I was on SHFD without a problem. walked right through. I finished high on the list, like normal, and bada boom bada bing I was on. Maybe that was one of the only suburbs that hire like they should. I don't know I'm almost at the cut off for age too. I miss the fires though. best times of my life beside the Marines.