Providence Academy

[emt161]

Yep. January it is.

Of course, they also said it would be (this past) September.

[ajcfire]

I heard maybe January now for 48th academy?

[ajcfire]

Anyone hear anything about a possible 48th academy for providence...i heard rumors they might scrap the list and retest?

[emt161]

Oh well, off by a few days.

[Steeda83]

graduation for the 47th is july 2nd

[emt161]

Graduation for the 47th is July 6.

Start date for the 48th is, tenatively, some time in September.

[Oaktown]

Has anyone heard when the current academy ends and when the next one might start?

[mm2006]

Steeda83

Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.

[Steeda83]

i'd consider one of the hardest departments to get on b/c of the amount of applicants, around 1500 for this test, and the last test before this one was about 5 years ago

[Steeda83]

i'd consider one it of the hardest departments to get on b/c of the amount of applicants, around 1500 for this test, and the last test before this one was about 5 years ago

[mm2006]

How often does Providence test? Is it difficult to get hired there?

[Sir12280]

the city has ordered enough equipment for 2 academies, i.e. 60 dress uniforms, 60 helmets, 60 scott face pieces, etc.. there will most likely be a second academy b/c the city isnt into buying extra especially for the fire department, but like anything else wait til it actually happens, those letters that went out mean nothing more than that you've passed the written test, physical agility and background investigation, making you a possible candidate out of around 500 some odd people, the only ones that know they will be in an academy are the ones that went for their psychs/medicals and passed them

[PuffyNPFD]

Don't bet on seeing another class from this test. According to sources, Mayor Sissyline was quoted as saying "I just need a fire dept., not a good one, just some people on a big red truck". Besides, they took all the minorities and women who passed for this class. Out of 37 only 17 are white males. Yet another great American institution ruined by mindless, pandering politicians.

[emt161]

I kept hearing rumors about a suit against Cranston for their last test, but since the guys are on the job I guess that ship has sailed.

[cfdeng3]

When was the last time that Providence gave a test and a group of disgruntled applicants didn't file a lawsuit. I have heard that may happen this time also. Good luck to all but don't count on anything.