My Firefighter Nation
Kayla Mowrey
Female
Cameron, SC
United States
Profile Information:
- Type of Organization
- Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
- Job Function
- Firefighter, First Responder
- Years in Fire/EMS:
- 1
- Primary Fire/EMS Department:
- Cameron Fire Department
- Years With Department/Agency
- 1
- My Training:
- Have completed a First Responder course, currently taking 1152.
- About Me:
- I'm 19, have been on CFD for 5 months now, and have absolutely fallen in love with the adrenaline, the action, and the feeling of completion after a good call. I start my EMT-B course in July, and am planning to be a full time firefighter/EMT. Am currently finishing up my Associates Degrees in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies.
- Day Job:
- Full Time College Student, Bookkeeper
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- Why I Joined Fire/EMS
- Honestly, to get volunteer work to put on my application to Law School. Little did I know, I would find my true passion in firefighting/EMS.
- Why I Love Fire/EMS
- it's a great feeling of accomplishment.
- Top Issues Facing Responders:
- In my area, the most serious problem we have is that we do not have enough personnel. We have names, but people do not actually show up for training meetings, go on calls, or further their training.
WRFD 784
Take Care and Be Safe.
Jeremy WRFD 784
May 11, 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 or Jan 2011 hire. (30 positions each)
Email mail if you have any questions.
Jun 2, 2009
Rick K.
Oct 25, 2009