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The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Working side-by-side highlights that personal perceptions of others’ job duties can be limited and skewed
How to use your personal playbook in the weeks, days and hours before your interview – and then what to do when it’s over
The federal judge overseeing the effort to diversity the dept. has approved a new entrance exam that will allow new hires
Following national trends, Roanoke County is trying to reverse the continual loss of volunteer firefighters
It has become easier for women to perform the job of firefighting, yet remains difficult to land one
Despite cutting more than $800K from its operating budget, the fire department may still be hit with a 20 percent staff reduction
If tax proposal had failed 25 firefighters would have been laid off
Financial Advisory Board approved Mayor Dave Bing’s proposal to change union contracts
Fla. investigators believe his certification lapsed because he could not prove that he was firefighter from 1995 to 2004
Outreach program focuses on local schools and students between 14 and 21 years old
Mayor hopes grant will rehire most of164 firefighters to be laid off due to budget constraints
The short time to launch the new fire department has made it harder to hire enough firefighters
More than 1,000 candidates took the test; Dayton has not hired firefighter or police officer since 2008
Volunteers make up 85 percent of the class
Judge found no evidence of bias against African American firefighters
The newly graduated recruits will allow the city to reopen a fire station closed in 2008
This leadership acronym will help you remember some of the more important traits of exceptional leaders
President will seek more grant money for programs that allow local communities to hire more police officers, firefighters
Total number of firefighters will rise to 117, 13 of whom are paid by SAFER grant
Little bit of goodwill goes long way; random acts of kindness need to be met with equal acts of gratitude and appreciation
Working a live fire is the field training aspect of a firefighter’s learning experience
Cadets are a great way to encourage young people to go into firefighting careers and EMS programs
Becoming a firefighter is a rigorous process that requires a focused effort from those who want to make a career of it
Avoid perception that goes along with having your cell phone ring in your pocket while you are in middle of conversation
As new recruit or aspiring firefighter, remembering names, ranks is sign of respect and is of utmost importance
Your challenge as firefighter candidate is not to get depressed, not to get bitter, not to get complacent
The information on the job flyer can actually assist you in preparing for the department’s testing process and oral interview
In most social settings, it is food that brings people together — the firehouse is certainly no exception
City Manager Michael V. O’Brien said the class is needed to get the Fire Department’s uniform officer complement back up to 406
