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Brett Miller

Firefighter Westminster Fire Department, Colorado


Dear PFC,

I’m writing this testimonial to express my gratitude for the amazing service you provided in my pursuit to achieve my dream. Through my pursuit for a career position the last thing I needed was to spend hours a day searching for fire departments that were testing/ hiring. I needed that time to spend preparing for tests, going to school and studying for classes, volunteering, etc. Your dedicated service gave me that time I needed to become a firefighter. … Read the rest

Sean Williams

Firefighter/Paramedic CDF/Riverside County Fire Dept., California


To Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

This letter of thanks is for the service to which you have provided me for the last six years in my pursuit of a fire service career. I am now happy to say that I have been hired by CDF/Riverside County Fire Department as a Firefighter/Paramedic .The information that you provide is always accurate, and helpful. Because of this, I have been able to test for many Fire Departments and be well informed. Please accept my … Read the rest

Eric Dombkowski

FF/NREMT-P Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue, Virginia


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I would like to thank you for the services you offered to men & women looking to start a career in the fire service. A friend told me about your service and within a year of subscribing, I was offered a position with Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue in Northern VA. I am having the time of my life and am proud to be serving my community. I have refered your services to … Read the rest

Jason Koziol

Firefighter/Paramedic Walla Walla Fire Dept., Washington


Dear PFC,

I wanted to thank you for helping me achieve my dream with your service and timely information I received through your company during my testing process. My dream became a reality in May 2005 I was selected for a lateral Firefighter/Paramedic position with the City of Walla Walla Fire Department.

If I had not subscribed to PFC, I would not have heard about it, and wouldn’t have had the opportunity to apply. I have subscribed to PFC for … Read the rest

Jon Lauderdale

Probationary Firefighter City of Arcadia Fire Dept., California


My name is Jon Lauderdale and in August of 2005 I was hired as a probationary firefighter for the City of Arcadia. I want to motivate everyone to keep on testing and to keep their heads up. I know what it’s like to ride the roller coaster of emotions. The solution is to check Perfect Fire Candidate everyday and take as many tests as possible. You will learn something new every test and interview you have that will make you … Read the rest

Greg Thaxton

Firefighter/Paramedic Arcadia Fire Dept. , California


Thanks for providing such a terrific and necessary service for aspiring firefighter. With your help I was able to take many tests and was hires with a really good department in L.A. County. I am proud to be a Firefighter/Paramedic with Arcadia Fire Department and could not have done it without your service and help. I have truly achieved the best job in the world and I owe a lot to your up to date job opportunities.… Read the rest

Sean Shugar

Firefighter/EMT River Delta Fire Dist., California


Thanks to the Perfect Firefighter Candidate site (a.k.a. www.firecareers.com), I had my very first oral interview… While it was with a volunteer department, within a week, they called me, and offered me a position. I gladly accepted it, as I have only gone through EMT training, and have only nine units of Fire Technology through college. This gives me the opportunity to get my Firefighter 1 certification, without having to spend thousands on a college program, but most of all… … Read the rest

Steve Rushing

Firefighter Burbank Fire Department, California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I had been using your service for the past 3 years. There is no other way of finding out all the departments that are testing without your service. I want to encourage other candidates to continue on and with hard work you will succeed.

Thank you, Steve Rushing… Read the rest

Melissa Linderman

Fire Protection Specialist West Covina Fire Deptartment, California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

I have been a subscriber to your service for five years and have applied for countless positions as both a firefighter and fire prevention officer. The timely manner in which your service has posted positions has proven to be extremely valuable. In the first couple of years into my membership, I applied and was picked up for two reserve firefighter positions in Orange County CA; subsequently, I gained valuable experience, which guided my career path.

The … Read the rest

Scott Cowen

Firefighter De Luz Vol. Fire Dept. , California

Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I would just like to submit my gratitude for your wonderful service. I am testing with L.A. County Fire right now and I just got accepted with De Luz Volunteer Fire Dept. I have never come across a more informative service than that of what you provide all aspiring Fireman and Firewomen. If I may I would also like to send out a quick thanks to the fireman at Station 7 in Sun City, Ca., Engineer … Read the rest

Bryce Cranch

Firefighter/Paramedic Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Nevada


Dear Perfect Firefighter,

I am writing to say thanks for your service. The information you provided helped me become a serious competitor in this job market. Thanks to you, I was able to aggressively pursue job opportunities, continuously improving my testing and interview skills.

After years of schooling, volunteering and training, preparation met opportunity with the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District. I am proud to be “living the dream” in such an outstanding department with a bright future ahead.

Thanks … Read the rest

Ronald Mason

Firefighter/Paramedic Trenton Fire Dept., Michigan

Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I just wanted to thank you for your part in helping me obtain a career in the fire service. Without your daily mailers and updates on hiring info it wouldn’t have been possible for me to hone my skills in the completive testing process. It might be too soon to say but as of right now my dreams are coming true and all my hard work paid off. To all of you out there, still looking … Read the rest

Bill Gunterman

Firefighter/Paramedic Snohomish County Fire Dist. 7, Washington


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I must thank you for your service. I finally was able to make a step up. I was previously working for a small fire department in North Idaho that was not meeting my needs for opportunities in advancement and organization. I wanted something bigger. After two years of testing I was finally able to get hired with Snohomish County Fire District 7 in Washington state. By using your service I was able to see daily the … Read the rest

Larry Ritch

Firefighter City of Tacoma Fire Department, Washington


Firecareers,

I can’t say enough about the service that you provide to prospective firefighters and those aspiring to advance in the fire service. I was a member of Firecareers for about 6 years as I pursued a career as a firefighter. From the updates of departments testing to the bulletin board I used every bit of information I could to help in my pursuit. I have talked to many people aspiring to become firefighters and given them this website to … Read the rest

Peter Benson

Firefighter/EMT East Contra Costa F.P.D., California


Dear Perfect Firefighter,

I just wanted to take the time and let those who are thinking about subscribing to your service know how “Perfect Firefighter Candidate” played a pivotal role in starting my career. Before I knew about “PFC” I had only heard about tests in my area through word-of-mouth. After subscribing, I never missed a test again.

And after four years of hard work, volunteering, and relentless testing all over the state of California, I secured a position with … Read the rest

Chris Kynett

Firefighter/Paramedic Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

Just wanted to thank you for your instrumental part in helping me obtain my career in the fire service. Without your daily mailers it wouldn’t have been possible for me to hone my skills in the ever challenging testing process. I have finally found a home, and what an outstanding one at that. Thanks again!

Chris Kynett
Firefighter/Paramedic
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District… Read the rest

Tim Garrison

Fire Captain California Department of Corrections, California


To all the people at Fire Careers, I am currently on my first year as a Fire Captain and 3 years total with the Department of Corrections Fire Department. I am loving every minute of it and I still have my membership with Fire Careers. I am always looking for more opportunities and your service keeps me enlightened on all the opportunities out there. So I recommend you and your service to any one and every one who is pursuing … Read the rest

James Thomas

Firefighter/Paramedic Cache Creek Resort Fire, California


Hi Perfect FF,

I just got hired full-time as a firefighter/paramedic with a brand-new department. While I didn’t get the information on this job through your service, I have been using the service for years, and did get a part-time fire job with Wilton FD that I heard about from you. The experience from Wilton no doubt had a tremendous impact on my obtaining the current job. I am also on the list for several other departments that I learned … Read the rest

Daniel Carson

Firefighter/Paramedic Rancho Cucamonga F.P.D., California


I am writing to thank you, for the service you have provided these past few years, while I have been pursuing a career in the fire service. The information Fire Careers provided enabled me to keep up to date on current career opportunities. Being involved in school, the fire academy, and paramedic program, and working made it very hard to research which departments were hiring. With the help of your service, I was able to go on to the Internet … Read the rest

Kris Marrs

Firefighter/Paramedic West Bloomfield, Michigan


Creators of Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I have been waiting a long time to finally submit my Testimonial. I have wanted to do this for a couple of years, and now I can finally say that I did. This has been a very valuable service to me. I have consistently stayed one step ahead of all the other candidates in knowing who is testing and when. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to be ahead in the game. As … Read the rest

Jeremy Casper

Firefighter/EMT Salt Lake City, Utah


Dear PFC,

I recently graduated from the 13 week Recruit School with the Salt Lake City Fire Department. This department is a highly prestigious department. It took a great deal of personal sacrifice and effort to get in. I am now working in downtown Salt Lake City in the high rise district of Station 1. I owe a great deal of help to the PFC web site for notifying me of testing dates for any fire department I was interested … Read the rest

Jason Perez

Firefighter Loma Linda Fire Dept., California


PFC- Thank you for all your help. I am currently enjoying my new career with the City of Loma Linda thanks to you guys. JP… Read the rest

Greg Federman

Firefighter Raton Fire Department, New Mexico


This one should inspire all of you who keep hearing how long it will take to get into the fire department.

I decided to become a firefighter just about a year ago. I went to school to become an EMT, and as soon as I started classes, I was told about Firecareers.com. Within my first month, I was testing in Oakland, and made it all the way to the Chief’s oral. Unfortunately, they went on a hiring freeze, but after … Read the rest

Julie DeJarlais

Firefighter San Francisco Fire Dept., California


Dear Perfect Firefighter,

Sorry for the delay in my Testimonial, but like they say…better late then never right? Thanks for your understanding.

I’ve won the lottery! With the amazing help of Perfect Firefighter, I’ve landed one of the most coveted jobs in America…professional Firefighter position with the City of San Francisco!

Before I knew about this program, it was the continual word of mouth, phone calls and he said she said about who was hiring and when the tests were … Read the rest

Hector Garza

Firefighter Tulare Fire Department, California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

First I want to say, Thank You, for all of your help. If it weren’t for your company I don’t think I would’ve known about the opening in the fire department where I was hired. Your company made it easier and faster to get information about open positions around the nation. With all of your up to date job listings it was a breeze. I cannot thank you enough, all of my hard work and training … Read the rest

Jacob Watson

Firefighter Anaheim, California


Hello,

My name is Jacob Watson and I am a firefighter with the City of Anaheim Fire Department. I just wanted to thank Perfect Firefighter Candidate for helping me along the way. I definitely relied on PFC to help inform me on testing opportunities with various fire departments. As of May 2002, my search for the perfect career ended when I began with The City of Anaheim. I want to encourage others with the same goal to be persistent and … Read the rest

Robert Lasswell

Firefighter Snoqualmie Fire & Rescue, Washington


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I just wanted to send a letter of thanks to you and your staff for your services. I feel that thru your e-mails and mailers, you were instrumental in helping me to the position I am today. Not only were the e-mails informative, but receiving them almost every day also helped me stay motivated to keep trying.

For those of you who are thinking about or are currently trying to obtain a career in the fire … Read the rest

Aaron Dean

Firefighter/Paramedic Sacramento Fire Dept., California


Dear PFC,

Transforming dreams into reality is just one of the many valuable opportunities PFC provides. My dream came true, as I am now a Firefighter/Paramedic with the City of Sacramento (CA) Fire Department.

After eight years of test taking trials and tribulations, my dream is reality. Through persistence, spurred by a bone-deep desire to be a firefighter, my wife and I are elated about our future. We feel a peace that can only come from achieving one’s God given … Read the rest

Dave Brannigan

Firefighter/Paramedic Berkeley Fire Dept., California


After years of school, working in the private ambulance world, and testing, I finally landed my dream job with my #1 choice in fire departments, Berkeley. Throughout the process, firecareers.com was an invaluable resource for me. I was able to keep up on tests throughout California as well as do research on salaries, job requirements, and news in the fire service.

I highly recommend firecareers.com to anyone looking to get into the fire service or who just wants to stay … Read the rest

Mark Tisdel

Firefighter New Braunfels Fire Dept., Texas


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

I had been using this service for almost 2 years and my dreams finally came to reality in December of 2002. I had work for several different fire departments during my 6 years in the fire service, including a Department of Defense facility, the US Marine Corps where I got my start, and one very small combination volunteer/paid department here in San Antonio, Texas. I was finally offered my dream job this year with The City … Read the rest

Rick Drumright

Firefighter/Paramedic San Bernardino Co. Fire Dept., California


To the staff at Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

My name is Rick Drumright. I have been a subscriber of your service for about three years. This service is a must have for anyone serious about a career in the fire service. Perfect firefighter is always up to date, and the best source for testing information. The price is great too! I am now a firefighter/paramedic with San Bernardino Co. Fire Dept. I would recommend this to anyone!! Thanks for all your … Read the rest

J.C. Nessa


I just want everyone out there to see that the Perfect Firefighter Candidate really works! Thanks to all the current and up-to-date information this service provides, I was able to attain my goal of becoming a firefighter. This company offers the “test-ee” so many great things you might never be able to come across…from complete and precise lists of the many fire agencies that are testing, to patch trading, and the infamous “bulletin board”. The bulletin board is a good … Read the rest

Michael Trandell

Paramedic/Firefighter Birmingham Fire Dept., Michigan


Dear Staff at Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I am writing you today to thank you for helping me obtain a position in the fire service. Your company made it a lot easier to find positions available; which left more time to fill out applications and prepare for the many tests I have taken. In my search for employment, I have used other web sites but found yours to be the best. No other company listed as many job openings or kept … Read the rest

Ray Flores

Firefighter Corona Fire Dept., California


Thank you Perfect Firefighter Candidate for being an excellent resource for testing information. Everybody who I knew who was trying to get a job in the Fire Service had a Perfect Firefighter Candidate subscription and we would keep in touch on a weekly basis and make the test taking process a group thing. I have definitely benefited from using your service and I encourage all of the people who come to the station who want to become Firefighters to get … Read the rest

Tobey Stevenson

Firefighter Bellingham Fire Dept., Washington


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I want to send out a big thanks to the PFC staff for providing a superb service. Your staff provided me timely information that has given me the ability to realize my dreams. Your site helped me land the best job there is at the best department in Western Washington. I was hired by the Bellingham Fire Department nearly a year ago.

Every morning and evening I would look forward to checking my email to see … Read the rest

Shane Shifflett

Master Firefighter/Captain Mesilla Fire Dept., New Mexico

To Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

This letter of thanks is for the service to which you have provided me for the last two 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 from coast to coast. I just recently took this firefighter position from over 2000 miles from home in Pennsylvania to New Mexico. I just love it here out west working for White … Read the rest

Ronnie King

Firefighter/EMT Brentwood Fire Dept., Tennessee


Dear Firecareers.com,

My name is Ronnie King and I want to start off by saying that your web site is the best place for anyone looking for a career in the Fire Service. I was recently employed with a Fire Department in the state of Florida for 5 1/2 years. Through my time as an Engineer/EMT I had become unhappy in the department and needed a change into a department that was a lot more progressive. With my recent marriage … Read the rest

Glen Ewart

Firefighter/Paramedic Hermosa Beach Fire Dept., California


Dear P.F.C.,

Just wanted to thank you for helping me achieve my goal of becoming a Firefighter/Paramedic. Without your service I would have been scrambling to find who’s testing and when. Having this info lead me to Hermosa Beach where I have been hired and am loving every minute.

Thanks again,

Glen Ewart Firefighter/Paramedic Hermosa Beach Fire Department… Read the rest

Dana Potter

Firefighter/EMT T.F. Green Airport Fire Dept., Rhode Island


Dear Craig and Pam Freeman:

I would like to take this moment to thank you and your wonderful staff. I recently completed my probationary period as a Firefighter/EMT at T. F. Green Airport Fire Department in Rhode Island. I just couldn’t be happier. I had signed up for your services approximately 2 years ago and have been taking entrance exams, interviews, etc., since then. I had also attained National Certification in Firefighter I/II and also earned by EMT-Basic certification within … Read the rest

Matthew Powers

Firefighter Appleton Fire Dept., Wisconsin


To all of the folks at PFC:

I’m not sure if all of the past, present, and future PFC subscribers have a realistic grasp on all of the hard work that you do on behalf of your subscribers. For a monthly cost roughly equivalent to 2 visits to Starbucks, you all do the footwork and information gathering previously done by overworked firefighter hopefuls.

I know that I couldn’t have gotten where I am today without your help. I have just … Read the rest

Greg Gilbert

Firefighter Loveland Fire and Rescue, Colorado


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the staff at Perfect Firefighter Candidate for offering an outstanding service. Your service offers the most comprehensive listing of positions within the fire service. It’s easy to see exactly what the qualifications are, application dates, etc. I’ve recommended Perfect Firefighter Candidate several times to individuals wanting to pursue a career in the fire service. I was hired as a firefighter with Loveland Fire and Rescue … Read the rest

Bryan Sorenson

Firefighter Nampa Fire Dept., Idaho


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I want to thank you for the invaluable service you provided to me and my family in supplying me with the necessary information on who was testing for the position of firefighter. This information enabled me to realize my dream much sooner then would have been possible going with the conventional route (Interest cards, Phone calls, and endless wondering if the agency was ever going to test for a firefighter position). The large amount of time … Read the rest

Robert L. Gill

Fire Chief Central Calaveras F.P.D., California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I would like to offer my thanks to you and your staff on the offering of the best service for fire-related career postings. Always looking for job postings wherever they could be found, I elected to respond to one of your ads that appeared in one of the trade magazines when I began to seriously search for a chief officer position.

I also checked a couple of your competitors out before and discovered that none of … Read the rest

Ted Duarte

Firefighter Union City Fire Dept., California


Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I would like to thank the great people at Perfect Firefighter Candidate for providing the service I needed to land the Perfect Firefighter Job. In June of 2001, I was hired on with the Union City Fire Department and I cannot begin to tell you how stoked I am to be with this department.

When I decided to leave the Air Force Fire Service in search of a city fire department job, FireCareers.com was a great asset … Read the rest

Richard Gonzalez

Firefighter Margate-Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Dept., Florida


Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

I would like to thank everyone at Perfect Firefighter Candidate for allowing me to follow my dreams. You have helped me in my search for cities that are in need of Firefighters. FireCareers.com has opened many doors for me and has helped me deal with any rejection that came my way. I have learned that becoming a firefighter is not a job that can be handed down with no problems or with no tests.

I have been … Read the rest

Regis C. Nebel III

Firefighter Victorville Fire Dept., California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate:

My name is Regis Nebel and I am 24 years old, in fact I was hired 11 days after my 24th birthday and entered into the fire service with the Victorville Fire Department. I obtained my Associate degree in Fire Technology in the Fall of 2000. I dedicated my life to becoming a member of the best career choice in the world and thank God each and every day for this achievement.

I subscribed to P.F.C. … Read the rest

Dave Carr

Apparatus Engineer Red Bluff Fire Dept., California


Dear PFC,

I hope my testimonial will boost those who have sagging hopes for attaining this career. I rode the testing “circuit” for more than six years. I was working on my college education, working a part-time position as a Reserve Firefighter and getting all the certs that I could. I got good scores on my exams and orals but for some reason I just could not get a job offer. I continued to practice my oral board skills and … Read the rest

Michael K. Skidmore Jr.

Firefighter Bethesda Fire Dept., Maryland


Ever since late 1992, I have searched for fire jobs so I could do the job that I love the most. I never realized how hard it was going to be. Well, I am here to tell you that once I signed up with Firecareers.com, I could not believe how many opportunities there were. Everyday I would get a new posting to a new job. In December of 1999, I received my call to duty. Montgomery County Divisions of Fire/Rescue … Read the rest

Sergio Martinez

Firefighter Oxnard Fire Dept., California


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

My lifelong dream of becoming a Firefighter with the City of Oxnard is now a reality.

The mailers and information provided to me from your website has allowed me to stay on top of the latest testing of fire departments around the country. Study guides and materials were always in stock when needed – and believe me, I needed it.

I am grateful to have found an organization with guidance down the correct path to prepare … Read the rest

Jason Bean

Firefighter/Paramedic Dallas Fire Dept., Texas


Dear Perfect Firefighter Candidate,

After six years of working as a paid-on-call firefighter, I wanted to take the next step and begin a career in the fire service. With persistence, patience, and helpful information from Perfect Firefighter Candidate I took that step, and I am excited to tell you that I have been hired by the Dallas Fire Department. The daily updates and detailed information made the entire process from application to interview a lot less stressful. Thank you Perfect … Read the rest