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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer

Job Function: Firefighter / EMT-Basic

Years in Fire/EMS:: 5

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire and Rescue

Years With Department/Agency: 5

Dept. Web Site:: http://www.sftfr.net

My Training:: EMT-Basic, Swiftwater Tech, Rescue Tech

Day Job:: Customer Service

Relationship Status:: In a Relationship

Why I Joined Fire/EMS: It started out as something to do since I already enjoyed helping people. Now it has grown into my passion.

Why I Love Fire/EMS: Helping people and the fellowship it brings.

Top Issues Facing Responders:: Communication and Pride!!!!!

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At 3:09pm on June 8, 2009, R. Dale Ladd said…: it's always good to see people close to home, welcome and stay safe across the river.

At 4:40pm on May 10, 2009, robert webber said…: WELCOME FROM MAINE

At 9:32am on March 5, 2009, Robert said…: Extraordinary Career. Extraordinary People.

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.

At 12:20am on November 20, 2008, Rook said…: What's up

At 6:57pm on November 10, 2008, Harold Dawkins said…: Welcome to the nation. Hope you will check us out @ www.erfdnc.org . Thanks & Be Safe

At 1:46pm on October 31, 2008, Don Sims said…: Welcome to the nation Tara, from the mountains of E. TN.. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and stay safe.

At 9:27am on October 31, 2008, Al said…: Thanks for the add.

At 10:34pm on October 30, 2008, Tim Meckler # 575 said…: welcome to the family tara

At 10:37pm on October 29, 2008, Andrew Orphanoudakis said…: Don't call me "sir" makes me feel really old lmao! I am glad to hear you are getting ready to successfully complete Mooresville's agility test, I am looking forward to hearing that you made it. I wll try to be there when you take it to cheer you on. If there is anything i can do to help you let me know.

At 10:32pm on October 29, 2008, Andrew Orphanoudakis said…: Hey Tara
No move yet, my wife is down in Savannah and I am going to be getting stuff ready to take down there next week, but I will still be up here until at least June or July. How is your training coming along? Are you still wearing your weight vest?