ok..lets begin..I lived in NJ for a few years after leaving Texas. I got a great deal of training and certifications while there. I moved back here to a lil place near Houston and joined a partial paid/vol department. They made me take a rookie class, and put in 13 training meetings to be voted in as a full member. Ok, so big deal..I decided to move in w/my fiance and moved about 7 miles away. NEVER RESIGNED, but did tell them I was moving for now. 5 months into the lease, we decided to move back to the area so I could re-join. The chief even told me I could begin where I left off...yeah right! No sooner than my first meeting after moving back, do I hear the words "you have to put in 13 meetings to be brought back in, after a vote". Then, "Gear??, we don't have any...and don't want to order new gear right now!"
How's that for mud in yer eye? All the officers are paid, and most of the firefighters are too. Only a few vol's. Anyone know what I should do? I stopped showing up because I didn't see the need. Do paid and volunteer mixed dept all have this problem?
How's that for mud in yer eye? All the officers are paid, and most of the firefighters are too. Only a few vol's. Anyone know what I should do? I stopped showing up because I didn't see the need. Do paid and volunteer mixed dept all have this problem?

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