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August 13th, 2012
Do you often miss listed fire fighter jobs? Are you forever spotting testing opportunities too late? Fire Careers can ensure it never happens again. Our monthly subscription service will help you achieve your career aspirations, whether you’re after an ambitious new promotion within your existing industry, or an entry-level fire fighting role.
Fire Career’s listed fire fighter jobs
Fire Career first launched 30 years ago thanks to husband and wife duo Craig and Pam Freeman. Today it remains our … Read the rest
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August 10th, 2012
Finding your next fire fighter job can become a full-time role in itself. Career listings are easy to miss if you don’t know where to look, as are testing opportunities.
Fire Careers will aggregate all relevant information on your behalf so that you can focus on achieving your career aspirations. For a low monthly subscription fee we will flag the best opportunities in your region or nationwide, whether you’re hoping to enter the National Fire Department for the first time … Read the rest
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August 8th, 2012
Since first opening our doors in 1982, we’ve educated individuals at all stages of their career on how to be a fireman.
Are you eager to enter the National Fire Department? Perhaps you’d like to move up the ranks in your existing department? Fire Careers highlights the latest opportunities nationwide, fine tunes applications, and ensures you’re never the last to know about training days.
Learn how to be a fireman
Founded by husband and wife team, Craig and Pam Freeman, … Read the rest
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August 6th, 2012
Want to be the first to know about fire department jobs in your area, or even nationwide? Fire Careers can help. For 30 years husband and wife team, Craig and Pam Freeman, has been helping people realize their dreams of both entering and advancing in the firefighting industry.
Subscribe to Fire Careers to receive information about fire department jobs as soon as it’s made available. We review each opportunity for you to highlight the essentials such as salary and required … Read the rest
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August 3rd, 2012
No Two Alike
When it comes to finding the perfect fire department job, it is important to remember that all departments are different, so being prepared is essential. First, research the exact requirements for the agency you are applying. Once you have determined these requirements, submit your application and start to pre-pair for the testing process.
A typical fire department test may include some of the following components: an application, orientation, written exam, physical test, oral interview, background check, … Read the rest
Tags: Craig Freeman, entry level firefighter, fire jobs, FireCareers, firefighter jobs, how to become a firefighter, Know the Steps to Finding the Perfect Fire Department Job
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August 1st, 2012
Don’t Be a Statistic
To become a firefighter, you need to be strong. Not just physically, but also emotionally and mentally. Competition for jobs is fierce. The physical exam is strenuous and the written exam challenging. Many fail in the process – up to 70%. Those who stick with it go on to have a rewarding career. Before you make the decision to embark on the journey, it is important to know these five steps to becoming a firefighter.… Read the rest
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July 30th, 2012
What Are Your Goals?
As you complete the necessary requirements to fulfill your goal of becoming a firefighter it’s time to find the best job for your specific skills. It is important in the job search process to establish realistic and meaningful goals for your future. If you dream of being chief one day, setting goals helps you take the first step in this journey.
Make sure to list on your resume specific talents that you bring to the table, … Read the rest
Tags: entry level firefighter, fire jobs, FireCareers, firefighter jobs, Firefighter Jobs: Finding the Best Location for Your Talents, how to become a firefighter
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July 29th, 2012
Start Your Career as a Firefighter
Establishing Meaningful Goals , is the hardest step to becoming a firefighter. Now it’s time to take that dedication and apply it to your career as a firefighter. Do you want to work in a small town or does the excitement of a big city draw you? Either way, we offer services that can help you find your perfect job. Do you have experience and are looking for a change of pace or … Read the rest
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July 27th, 2012
It takes intense training and strong commitment, but the rewards of learning how to be a firefighter far outweigh the hard work required. Many of those who start out in firefighting quit/fail out before completing training, the ones who persevere will tell you that despite the hard work, the rewards are endless.
Steps to Learning How to Be a Firefighter
There are simple steps that will help you in your path to learning to be a firefighter. Most fire departments … Read the rest
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July 25th, 2012
It’s Test Time
School’s out and fire departments are testing – the only thing standing between you and a job as a Firefighter is applying and participating in the recruitment. A multi test process, usually a written test, physical agility or CPAT, Oral Interview, polygraph, background, medical, Chiefs oral and other steps to which the fire department will establish an eligibility list and hire firefighters usually by ranking..
What to Expect on the Written Portion of the Exam
The test … Read the rest
Tags: CPAT training, Craig Freeman, entry level firefighter, fire jobs, FireCareers, firefighter jobs, how to become a firefighter
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March 7th, 2012
Last year the FireCareersBus traveled across the United States visiting Firefighter 1 Academies and discussing important information about the hiring of firefighters in today economy.
We are now scheduling a local Spring Tour that will visit Firefighter 1 Academy programs here in California. We would like to schedule an hour of classroom time to present new information about the Work Styles Inventory written tests that are starting to be used across the Country for entry level testing.
Just recently I … Read the rest
Tags: Bus Tour, candidate mentoring, career preparation, entry level firefighter, fire jobs, FireCareers, firefighter jobs, firefighter training, how to become a firefighter
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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
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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
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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 … 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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