My Firefighter Nation
jen 82
33, Female
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Captain, Junior Firefighter/Explorer, First Responder
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- been around 16, officially in 3 in Nov a couple months
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Lewes Fire Department 82
- Years With Department/Agency
- 2 and a few months officially
- Dept. Web Site:
- http://Lewesfire.com
- My Training:
- Basic firefighter training
Structure Firefighting
Hazmat Firefighting
first responder course
ground ladders and aerial operations
SCBA training
knots/ropes
hose line
gas pad
vehicle rescue in the spring - About Me:
- I am a Christian, love people. Have wanted to be a firefighter since i was 4 years old and now I am living out my dream. Every day I learn something new and I love it. I don't drink or do any of the normal high school kid things. I just try to work hard for my goals and enjoy life and what God has given me along the way.
- Day Job:
- Barista at Starbucks
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Facebook or Other Online Profile:
- http://www.myspace.com/spursandsirens
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- My family has been in it all my life and
I have always been around the firehouse like a second home. They are my second family. I love the adrenaline, the thrill and the chance to help others. It is in my blood and always been my dream to be a part of it. - Why I Love Fire/EMS
- the adrenaline and chance to help people in a unique way and just fighting fire
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 if you are ALS for a July hire (15 positions). Apply now at any level for a Jan 2010 hire. (30 positions)
Email mail if you have any questions.
Mar 17, 2009
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