I Got On!

[Carichey]

After over two years of working through fire academy after fire academy earning every certification I could think of... after getting through 'medic school while holding down a full time ambulance job and a part time job as a mechanic... after being told that I was wasting my time because I am too small or too young... after spending countless hours working as a volunteer to prove that I can hold my own

I finally got on full time as a fire/medic with one of the larger departments in the Kansas City metro area.




I almost lost hope for a while, but now that it's happened all I can feel is relief that all my efforts haven't been in vane.


I couldn't be more ecstatic.

[ntmd8r38]

Congratulations!

[enginegirl1]

congrats!!

Many congrats to you! It's good that you hung in there.

I hope you really enjoy your new department. Your dream came true, now enjoy every minute. Keep us posted.

[fireman4949]

Who says hard work and perseverance don't pay off?

Congrats!




Kevin

[Pancho]

Congrats! Mind disclosing where you got on at? I'm applying for JoCo out in Warrensburg because of my busy schedule.
Glad to hear all turned out well!
Good luck and be safe,
Tim

[clark918]

Congrats man! I know what you mean about people saying that you're too small and young. I hear it all the time as well. Yet today I just took my Firefighter 1 practical and was one of the few that didn't even fail a station once. Also passed my written the other day so I'm on my way. It's actually really nice to hear someone that heard the same things from people, but worked through it and got a job anyway.

[Steeda83]

congrats! you earned it

[BKDRAFT]

After over two years of working through fire academy after fire academy earning every certification I could think of... after getting through 'medic school while holding down a full time ambulance job and a part time job as a mechanic... after being told that I was wasting my time because I am too small or too young... after spending countless hours working as a volunteer to prove that I can hold my own

I finally got on full time as a fire/medic with one of the larger departments in the Kansas City metro area.




I almost lost hope for a while, but now that it's happened all I can feel is relief that all my efforts haven't been in vane.


I couldn't be more ecstatic.

Good Job!!

[Carichey]

Congrats! Mind disclosing where you got on at? I'm applying for JoCo out in Warrensburg because of my busy schedule.
Glad to hear all turned out well!
Good luck and be safe,
Tim

Independence Fire.

And good luck on your apps!

[topdog]

congrats......!

[ACfire1]

congratulations! good luck

[BMAIGM]

attaboy! enjoy your career

[ffemtPAJ]

Congrats and enjoy your new career. You have worked hard for it!

[Carichey]

Second week in orientation and already workin

My orientation class were issued our temporary bunkers just last week. A room and contents was dispatched out just today as we were in class. Our training Chief told us to grab our gear and we were going to jump in on the call. He is one of many investigators on shift that day so he had to go anyway... We got some first hand training on investigation. The truck company handed us the tools and we went to work knocking out the hot spots and getting our brand new gear dirty for the first time. My first call with the new department...



Now I'm not used to this, and frankly I'm delighted. All the departments I've volunteered for would get skunked shift after shift... and this department I'm on with now has landed more structure fires in a couple weeks than the ones I have worked with other departments in months.

I thought I was green before, but now it's even more apparent. I have allot to learn and a long way to go. There are allot of VERY knowledgeable people on the Independence Fire Department, and I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work along side them. I am defiantly looking forward to things to come.

[IFDexplorerCJC]

Congrats!

Working for IFD is my dream job, I am (as you can tell by name) an explorer for them. Since you just got hired, would you mind telling me what would give me the best chances of being hired? I'm in a fire science class (still a junior in HS), but we had some instructor issues, so I will not be able to get certified this year. But should be able to get EMT certification next year. After that, I plan to try to re-take Fire Science again, and get paramedic. Is there any other tips you can give me?