Tara Carlson

Female

Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

United States

Profile Information:

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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  • Robert

    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.
  • robert webber

    WELCOME FROM MAINE
  • R. Dale Ladd

    it's always good to see people close to home, welcome and stay safe across the river.