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December 12th, 2011
This is somefollow up info taken from a pdf flier. All California Forest Service areas are in this text and how to make application, Good Luck
U.S. FOREST SERVICE – Region 5 (California)
Forestry Aid and Forestry
Technicians
Temporary Wildland Firefighter
2012 Fire Season
Apply Now – Contact Captains ASAP – Job Offers may be made in
January and February
Updated12/05/11
The Forest Service requires talented people working safely together to be successful. Wildland firefighters work in
a variety of … Read the rest
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October 31st, 2011
How to Become a Firefighter . Many theories exist on the right path to follow to be successful at becoming a career firefighter. Career firefighter jobs require an individual approach; the journey that works for one person may not be the same for another.
Generally speaking fire jobs require a unique set of pre-requisites and skills to be successful.
1) The candidate (you) must have a clean record free of chronic drug use, traffic issues, or felonies.
2) Usually an … Read the rest
Tags: Craig Freeman, fire jobs, FireCareers, firefighter jobs, firefighters, how to become a firefighter, paul card
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May 1st, 2011
I can hardly express how much you need this job. I worked for two years, taking every test I could until the day finally came when I earned my badge. After that, I became a card-carrying member of the American Fire Service. I was honored to be a part of a fraternal organization of unparalleled quality. I learned over the years that no matter where you worked or what your rank, any firefighter would bend over backwards to do whatever … Read the rest
Tags: Bellevue NE, Bus Tour, Craig Freeman, entry level firefighter, Eppley Fire Rescue, FDNY, FireCareers, Firecareers.com, firefighter, Pam Freeman, Perfect Firefighter Candidate
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April 23rd, 2011
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to 165 future firefighters at the California Fire Explorer Academy in Oxnard, CA. I chose to speak about a future in the fire service and advice on taking oral exams. One subject in the conversation was customer service and what it means to you as a firefighter.
Customer service is an added value, how you can add value to a trip to the store, a code 2 run to assist a person back … Read the rest
Tags: Craig Freeman, Customer Service, entry level firefighter, FireCareers, Firecareers.com, firefighter, firefighter training, interview, oral, oral board, Perfect Firefighter Candidate
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April 12th, 2011
Today I reviewed the Firefighter opportunities that are available across the country. The FireCareers boards provide a plethora of opportunities. At this very moment, Fire departments across the country are looking to add firefighters. As a matter of fact, 1,300 departments are accepting entry- level firefighter applications right now; and more than 1,300 agencies are looking to fill upgraded positions within their ranks.
Certainly, many fire departments are suffering budget cut backs, closing fire stations, reducing staffing with work furloughs … Read the rest
Tags: Craig Freeman, entry level firefighter, firefighter training, Perfect Firefighter Candidate, return to work program, Testing
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March 27th, 2011
This past couple of weeks we did a few station visits and had a blast doing it!
First, I got to visit the Berryhill Fire Dept. in Oklahoma. I was happy to hear that the department was taking firefighter applications in anticipation that a couple of paid positions may open. The engine room was full equipment the probationary firefighter who showed me around was a few weeks away from getting off probation
Next, we went by Fresno, CA City Station … Read the rest
Tags: 9-11 Patch Project, Craig Freeman, entry level firefighter, FireCareers, Firecareers.com, firefighter, Never Forget 9/11, Perfect Firefighter Candidate, Testing
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March 7th, 2011
Manhattan to Manhattan 9-11 Patch Project/FireCareersBus Tour, the journey is off the hook. Since our send off party we have toured most of Arizona and Southern Nevada. We circled back to San Diego Ca. for Firehouse World and got in touch with the Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund We’ve met some amazing people, firefighters and future firefighters. We have been invited guests everywhere we go. I am so thankful to all the people we have met so far.
To follow along on … Read the rest
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January 26th, 2011
Manhattan to Manhattan 9-11 Patch Project/FireCareersBus Tour “The journey has started”
Tags: 9-11 Patch Project, Brett Hill, Bus Tour, Craig Freeman, FDNY, Firecareers.com, FireCareersBus, Never Forget 9/11, Pam Freeman, Perfect Firefighter Candidate, Rose Parade
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January 24th, 2011
From Manhattan on the West Coast to Manhattan on the East Coast, the FireCareersBus will make hundreds of stops along the way at fire departments, conventions and other special events.
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December 31st, 2010
Without regard for you or the health of FireCareers, Bill Novak and Shift Design set us on a course of complete failure and put 28 years of company history on the brink of disaster.
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December 9th, 2010
NEWS RELEASE- For immediate distribution.
FireCareers is proud to announce the 2011 North American Seminar and College Lecture Tour on the FireCareers Bus. The tentative travel schedule is almost complete, our travel schedule will be posted and updated at the FireCareers website, our Facebook page, and our new “FireCareersBus” twitter page.
We have teamed up with the 911 Patch Project and Third Alarm Coffee Company. Our journey will take us across the country destined for Ground Zero for the 10 … Read the rest
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December 2nd, 2010
The path that leads to a firefighter position with a fire department has many courses of opportunity. You must choose the path that is best suited for your individual personality. The requirements to be qualified vary from agency to agency. The minimum requirements would be: high school diploma/GED, 18 years of age, and a valid driver’s license. The next requirement would most likely be a current CPAT card. Education and training will be the next level of requirements. EMT cert. … Read the rest
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December 1st, 2010
We are recovering and should be back together soon. This FCBlog section will be finished soon!!… Read the rest
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