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Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
SureFire CPR, (Southern California)
PART-TIME CPR INSTRUCTOR
Hiring for all locations in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside Counties
NOW HIRING Part-Time CPR Instructor Positions!
SureFire CPR … Read the rest
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Stop Lying, stop telling yourself there are no Firefighter jobs and really and I mean really understand that never and I mean never in the 38 plus years I’ve been directly involved with firefighter recruitment have I ever seen so much un-answered opportunity.
I’m talking with fire chiefs almost every day who are searching for candidates. It has become a national problem finding volunteer firefighters it has also become problematic finding career firefighters.
Finding career firefighters is almost a national … Read the rest
is accepting applications for
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) job vacancies in the following locations:
Southern Region Units
– Riverside Unit
– San Diego Unit
– San Bernardino Unit
– San Benito-Monterey Unit
– San Luis Obispo Unit
Northern Region Units
– Amador-El Dorado Unit
– Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
– Santa … Read the rest
is accepting applications for
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is accepting applications for Firefighter II (Paramedic) job vacancies in the following locations:
Southern Region Units
– Riverside Unit
– San Diego Unit
– San Bernardino Unit
– San Benito-Monterey Unit
– San Luis Obispo Unit
Northern Region Units
– Amador-El Dorado Unit
– Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
– Santa Clara Unit… Read the rest
is accepting applications for
FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC Until: April 4, 2019.
Salary $63,336.00 – $75,508.16 annually.
Photo Credit Local 1265 Sparks Firefighters
| Job Title: | Firefighter/Paramedic-112 |
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| Closing Date/Time: | April 4, 2019 |
| Salary: | $21.75 – $25.93 Hourly $2,436.00 – $2,904.16 Biweekly $5,278.00 – $6,292.35 Monthly $63,336.00 – $75,508.16 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Location: | City of Sparks, Nevada |
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC Salary $4,679 – $5,687 + $696.90/mo. Paramedic Stipend
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Responds to alarms and fights fires following departmental procedures; assists in building ventilation; performs salvage work after emergencies; rescues endangered persons; operates fire trucks, and other apparatus; assists in simple maintenance, upkeep, and repairs to Fire Department apparatus and equipment; inspects commercial and residential structures regularly to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local fire prevention laws, codes, and regulations; maintains fire stations and grounds; studies applicable … Read the rest
The Rogue River Fire District (RRFD) is currently building an eligibility list for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic as well as testing for one anticipated vacancy. The eligibility list is open and continuous. As vacancies can occur at any time, the request for a list of candidates to consider may occur at any time without notice.
This position requires applicants to complete the FireTEAM test and the Candidate Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). You
There is still time to claim the best deal of the year, but it won’t last long. Get it while you can. Monday was so busy that we were not able to get back to everyone before the day was done. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are extending our great Cyber discounts to this Thursday November 29.
You still have a chance to get 75% off on all new membership activations Cyber … Read the rest
The Page Fire Department is currently hiring for Engineer/EMT/CEP. To be eligible for this position, all applicants are required to complete FireTEAM exam by November 8, 2018.
The department also requires candidates Personal History Questions that can be accessed through your candidate account. We recommend completing the Personal History Questions as soon as possible to ensure continuing in the process.
Application is available at https://cityofpage.org/departments/human-resources/employment-application-forms… Read the rest
Age : Between the ages of 18 and 37 at time of appointment… Read the rest
| Job ID: | 93528 |
| Testing Agency: | City of Owasso |
| Job Category: | FireFighter, Firefighter Medic |
| State: | OK |
| County: | TULSA |
| City: | Owasso |
| Zip Code: | 74055 |
| Posting Type: | Filing deadline |
| Filing Date: | 10/10/2018 |
| Pay Type: | Paid Position |
| Salary: | $51,500 annually |
| Job Link: | http://jobs-cityofowasso.icims.com/jobs/1238/firefighter—medic/job |
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Must be Nationally Registered EMT Paramedic or EMT Advanced/Basic enrolled in a paramedic school program. (Verification of current enrollment … Read the rest
To FireCareers,
I cannot say enough about the service you provide. I have been a career firefighter for 17 years now, none of it would of been possible if it were not for Perfect Firefighter Candidate/FireCareers. I recall receiving the yellow cards in the mail years … Read the rest
To FireCareers,
This letter of thanks is for the service to which you have provided me for the last five years in my pursuit of a fire service career.
The information enabled me to test in many different cities, counties, and states broadening my jobs horizons. … Read the rest
FireCareers.com, I would like to thank you for your great website and for all of the up to date job postings and notifications. You are truly the top notch resource for someone looking to apply for fire positions. Your website led me to over 50 applications, … Read the rest
The Albany Fire Department, Lebanon Fire District, and Tangent Rural Fire District have combined efforts and will be hiring personnel for a single role/peak activity ambulance. All three departments
I need to cancel my membership is music to my hears. This means we did our job and helped the Perfect Firefighter Candidate find the perfect fire career.
Your website is the best resource for Firefighting jobs I’ve come across. I recommend it to everyone I meet that wants a career in Fire. In fact, I start my first firefighter job on Monday all thanks to your website notifying me of the opening. I look forward to continue using … Read the rest
We are proud to announce our new partnership with the California State Firefighter Association (CSFA). This new partnership is added value to our members. Join CSFA as a Student or Explorer member and get deep discounts on a FireCareers membership. Talk about added value, by joining CSFA and membership advantage for a savings of almost $100. What a great way to join two great program to advance your career into the fire service..
Good morning, a fire dept I may be going into backgrounds wants an autobiography! Hand written two pages. HELP!
How to Write a Two-Page Autobiography
A short, two-page autobiography can be an essential resource in the corporate world, academic arena or other areas. It can introduce guest speakers, be part of a company’s press release or outline individual accomplishments for an employer. Writing a short autobiography can also be therapeutic because it will be a … Read the rest
In my last blog I asked you, “Why do you want to be a firefighter?” I wanted you to take a look at your story and develop the real reason behind your desire to become a career firefighter. The next step is figuring out what you will do to make it happen.
The first and best course of action will be developing a strategic plan, which is a comprehensive plan that provides you expectations and goals along a timeline. The … Read the rest
Why do you want to become a Firefighter?
It’s an easy question to answer right? For many, this question has taken firefighter hopefuls to the bottom of the list, and fast. Why? Because most candidates asked this question never answer the question with complete honesty. Many times, a candidate will be misinformed and try to give an answer that is manufactured, or try to say what they think the interview panel is expecting to hear. The real expectation is that … Read the rest
As entry level firefighters are needed across the Country they have to meet basic prerequisites. The list of minimum qualifications can be as basic as: 18 years old, High School Graduate or completion of the GED (General Educational Development) and a valid driver’s license.
The rule is to get yourself ready so when an agency is ready to test you’re ready to apply. Usually the requirements are more demanding and require you to have other certificates to apply for entry … Read the rest
I wanted to point out a small fact about FireCareers.com that I think many people overlook. Our team works extremely hard to bring you the most up-dated and validated firefighter recruitment information on the internet today. BUT, it’s up to you to make the right moves.
Kent Fire Department in Washington was just awarded a SAFER Grant (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) July 10, 2015 in the amount of $1,390,806.00. Maybe you noticed that the Kent Firefighter … Read the rest
How To Become A Firefighter Faster
Dear Firefighter Candidate-
I hope this guide helps you make your dreams of becoming a paid, professional firefighter come true…
It should be obvious that the steps aren’t difficult with a focused effort, and the time to complete them is under a year if you choose not to go to paramedic school and only as little as 18 months if you do. This is a VERY small portion of your life and will put … Read the rest
The written test can be the first step to a long and successful career or it can be the first step to putting in your application to another job opening. I have found the written test to be the easiest part of the firefighter application process as long as you are well prepared for it. Preparation for this test is the only part of the process that you can influence yourself. Make sure … Read the rest
Posted on March 13, 2015 by Jonathon Jacobs in Blog // 1 Comment
Fire Recruit Joshua Vanopynen and instructor Christopher Anderson practice disconnecting and connecting fire hose couplings.As a rookie, our most important job is to earn the respect and trust of our brothers and sisters in the fire service. Too often, departments get fresh recruits with very little life experience and no idea what they are truly getting into by joining the Fire … Read the rest
The firefighter candidate workshop is the most recognized entry-level firefighter training event to date. This event will prepare you, the candidate, to become a highly trained and excellent firefighter candidate. Upon completion you will have the necessary tools to compete for a career in the fire service anywhere. Fire Alumni and its events are the fastest growing community that inspire and prepare candidates for the coveted job of firefighter. During this industry leading event you will have the opportunity to … Read the rest
Being a Firefighter sounds exciting, right? A rewarding career with a good dose of action, excitement, energy, camaraderie, fulfillment, and variety while providing you with a good living for you and your current or future family. That’s what the Fire Service is all about. Or at least that’s what it looks like from the outside.
Now I’ll tell you that all of the things above are true… the Fire Service is all of those. But what most people don’t see … Read the rest
We are happy to inform you of an exciting opportunity! As you may know, Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI) is a national test publisher of entry-level firefighter recruitment tests. FPSI's products have been used across the United States and Canada to screen millions of firefighter candidates since 1997. Some of the departments who have used FPSI's tests as part of their entry-level recruitment process include: Philadelphia Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, the City of … Read the rest
This is a noble goal to have and an exciting journey that you will remember for the rest of your life. If you have not totally embraced this fact yet, you will, as soon as you make the total commitment to the ultimate goal of becoming a professional firefighter. After many years of observing entry-level firefighter candidates in their attempts to reach their dream, I can tell you with 100% certainty that no candidate has been hired without focusing on
We are happy to inform you of an exciting opportunity! As you may know, Fire & Police Selection, Inc. (FPSI) is a national test publisher of entry-level firefighter recruitment tests. FPSI’s products have been used across the United States and Canada to screen millions of firefighter candidates since 1997. Some of the departments who have used FPSI’s tests as part of their entry-level recruitment process include: Philadelphia Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, the City of
Ventura County Fire Captain Dan Arnold is presenting: “Hiring a Modern Day Firefighter”, this is an all day workshop covering the application process, written test preparation, physical agility preparation and oral interview preparation. We will also be providing career path guidance. Parents are welcome to attend with their students.
Guest Speaker is FireCareers owner Craig Freeman I will be speaking on the application process as well as the written test. Added value, attend the workshop and receive a FREE … Read the rest
A Chula Vista firefighter responding to a rollover accident on I-805 ended up in handcuffs Tuesday night after a dispute with a CHP officer. 
CBS News 8 cameras were rolling around 9:00 p.m. when the firefighter and CHP officer got in a dispute over where the fire engine should park, while firefighters were responding to the crash that happened north on I-805 between Telegraph Canyon Road and East Orange Avenue. Neither agency would make an official statement on camera.… Read the rest
The Future Firefighter’s Preparation Guide
Be The Best Firefighter Candidate You Can Be!
Getting hired in the fire service is not easy. Many have that desire, but for whatever reason cannot put the pieces together to make it a reality. Over the 20 plus years I have been in the fire service, I have been on both sides of the hiring process – as a candidate, and as a rater and proctor. This book will assist future firefighters specifically prepare … Read the rest
Putting Out Fires
Honolulu Fire Department, Hawaii; Orange Country Fire Authority and Oakland Fire Department, California; Woodinville Fire and Life Safety District, Washington; Marietta Fire Department, Georgia; Parker Fire District, Colorado. What do all of these fire departments have in common?
You’ve probably already guessed part of the answer: They use CrossFit, officially or unofficially, to prepare for the rigors of their profession. But there’s more. In firefighter competitions around
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Sponsored by Fire Alumni – Fire Alumni’s “FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATE CAMP” is a 5 day live event held by Fire Alumni and its’ highly acclaimed instructors in cooperation with South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium. These camps are designed to better prepare you for the entry level firefighter hiring process . . .Firefighter Candidate Camp
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Have you ever wondered what “they” were looking for in an oral interview candidate when you were testing for a fire department? This could be any entry-level, lateral level or even promotional level candidate.
Before we go any further, we need to answer the question: “who are they?” Well, depending on the jurisdiction, “they” are all or any one of the following: the fire chief, the fire department, the fire department personnel, the city (or other governing board), the elected/appointed … Read the rest
Ashcraft, Andrew – Age: 29
Caldwell, Robert – Age: 23
Carter, Travis – Age: 31
Deford, Dustin – Age: 24
MacKenzie, Christopher – Age: 30
Marsh, Eric – Age: 43
McKee, Grant – Age: 21
Misner, Sean – Age: 26
Norris, Scott – Age: 28
Parker, Wade – Age: 22
Percin, John – Age: 24
Rose, Anthony – Age: 23
Steed, Jesse – Age: 36
Thurston, Joe – Age: 32
Turbyfill, Travis – Age: 27
Warneke, William – Age: 25… Read the rest
Six rookie firefighters got their badges Friday in a ceremony in the Amarillo Fire Department’s administration building, marking the end of a year-long process to become full fledged firefighters.
Family, friends, bosses, and fellow fighters watched as the six men recited the oath and received their badges from District Chief of Training Joe Ward.
“To us, this whole process of getting a badge means something,” Ward said. “It’s tough. You really got to want to do
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department is seeing its first academy in more than 3 years complete training. The 73rd academy will field 34 recruits, who will then join rank-and-file firefighters serving San Diego.
As is tradition with each class, nighttime drills are held which allow relatives and friends of the future firefighters a chance to observe, up close, exactly what being a firefighter is all about. Observing the demonstrations drove home not only how significant an accomplishment completing the … Read the rest
The Hawaii Fire Department recently held commencement exercise for its 41st Fire Fighter Recruit Class.
Department officials said the class underwent months of intensive instruction and fieldwork from a nationally recognized fire science curriculum.
That included fire and rescue training, treatment of wildland fires, handling of hazardous materials, lifeguard certification and driver training.
The recruits also earned Emergency Medical Technicians Basic certifications.
The recruits applied their EMT skills on clinical rotations through the Central, Kawailani and Keaau Fire Stations on … Read the rest
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO– The Lee’s Summit Fire Department is proud to announce that Paramedic/Engineer Jamie Taylor has been selected by the department and the Lee’s Summit Firefighter’s Association Local 2195, as the 2013 Firefighter of the Year.
Paramedic Taylor is a four year member of the department assigned to Fire Station 7, on C Shift. He was nominated by several members of the department for his compassion and overall contribution to the department and the community.
Paramedic Taylor’s level of … Read the rest
Daniel A. Biddle, Ph.D; CEO, Fire & Police Selection, Inc.
Stacy L. Bell, M.S.; Vice President, Fire & Police Selection, Inc.
In 2000, the National Fire Protection Agency made a bold but profound statement: “Overweight, out-of-shape fire fighters are an accident waiting to happen” (NFPA, 2000). While the statement can be supported by common sense alone, research data shows just how true this statement really is. For example, a 2005 study revealed that nearly 50% of all injuries to civilian … Read the rest
This morning at the annual Firefighter Preparation seminar in Livermore at Las Positas College (coordinated by Fire Alumni), I had the incredible opportunity to present “25 Reasons to Hire you as a Firefighter.” I had a blast, saw a lot of old friends and acquaintances (Bob Atlas, Brian Helmick, Ron Johansen, Craig Freeman, Paul Lepore, John Walsh, Arnie Brockmire, Tonya Hoover, just to name a few), I got meet some new friends, and I got to meet lots of future … Read the rest
If you woke up this morning feeling a little less vibrant than your usual self, you’re not alone. The third Monday of January is known as “Blue Monday”in Europe, and researchers there have created a mathematical formula to show that today is the day people feel most depressed out of the entire year.
A combination of the cold weather, short days, post-holiday woes, waning motivation for New Year’s Resolutions, and the simple fact that it’s Monday, all conspire … Read the rest
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