My Firefighter Nation
Melissa Henry
Female
Salisbury, MD
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter / EMT-Basic
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Fruitland Volunteer Fire Company
- Years With Department/Agency
- 1
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://Fruitlandfire.com
- My Training:
- Fire Fighter 1, Haz-mat Ops, Rescue Tech, Currently in EMT-B.
- About Me:
- I've worked in Public Safety since I was 19. Started at a Police Dept. and played on the Blue team for about 5 years. Then I joined the Navy. Once the Navy was finished with me I didnt adjust well to being just a regular schmuk so I took my friend's advice and joined a FD. I love it. It come naturally to me and I plan on turning it into a career. I love the High Angle and Rescue side of things...not going to be one to go for the hose unless I'm told to. Being in the FD takes care of my adrenaline need since my "Normal" job is a bit dull. Anything else you want to know just ask me, I'm pretty easy going.
- Day Job:
- Hart to Heart Ambulance Service
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- I became a FF after I got out of the Navy. Needed something active and challenging to do with my spare time. I fell in love with it and am in the the process of going Career.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- The adrenaline...sorry sounds selfish but its true
Chuck Gunter
Sep 20, 2009
Robert
We are offering opportunities for full pay and benefits WHILE WE TRAIN YOU to become a professional Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician! These entry level positions require no previous experience. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. A GED is acceptable.
Our 450 career men and women Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to protecting lives. Few careers can offer such a challenging and meaningful mission in an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Prince William County, VA, pop. 380,000, is a large and diverse community located 35 miles southwest of Washington, D. C. We are a growing organization with tremendous learning and promotional opportunities.
If selected, we provide a competitive minimum salary of $44,086 and exceptional benefits. For Advanced Life Support certification, we provide an additional $5,291/year incentive pay plus per hour supplement pay. Annual retention supplements are also offered. Employees are eligible for up to $5,000/year tuition reimbursement, and we offer a stipend for individuals who are bilingual English/Spanish. We offer an excellent benefits package with additional retirement options for Firefighters/Emergency Medical Technicians.
Please visit our web site at www.pwcgov.org/fire and click on “Career Opportunities.” You will find our short employment application form which can be submitted online. Apply now at any level for a possible Jul 2010 hire. (30 positions each)
Email mail if you have any questions.
Dec 21, 2009
adel
May 14, 2010