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SYDNEYSTREETZ

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Prophetic:::Poet said:
I though most Firehouses avoid subjects like this? (race, religion etc...)
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we talk about everything other the sun....we brothers no matter the skin color but we are normal people with normal conversation...only time shit gets heated when we talkin bout someone else wife or girl friend cuz some in the house screw someones girl on the low low:lol:
 
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SYDNEYSTREETZ said:
we talk about everything other the sun....we brothers no matter the skin color but we are normal people with normal conversation...only time shit gets heated when we talkin bout someone else wife or girl friend cuz some in the house screw someones girl on the low low:lol:
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:lol:
 
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well I got my Washington DC scores back.....90.58 rank 175...

pretty good # I won't make the 1st phase but definitly the 2nd phase in a fw monthes...:dance:
 
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Duende said:
Congrats man.

What score would guaranteed u the job?
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my score is real good...if i pass my medical...physical and pysch (sp) I will probably be in the academy by the fall/winter '09 or early '10

my rank (175) is out of about 2k applicants so I'm pretty good...I control my destiny through out....

just be in great shape....I have no felonies...smoked young....so I'm pretty much good....:yes:
 
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Man. Niggas got to wait 2 years before they can even begin ACADEMY training?

Man wtf? Are these jobs THAT good?

Thats depressing as hell.
 
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Duende said:
Man. Niggas got to wait 2 years before they can even begin ACADEMY training?

Man wtf? Are these jobs THAT good?

Thats depressing as hell.
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yeah...its that good and very competitive....remember your starting at 45-48k working only 2-3 days out the week....

next full medical and dental coverage....many perks....you max out around 70-75k....and you can get promoted very easily if you qualify and pass our exams.....

its worth the wait...depressing....nah fam...exciting...

its rare to see a cat get into a major city dept very fast....this isn't the police department....:lol:
 
chrislee

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Prophetic:::Poet said:
well I got my Washington DC scores back.....90.58 rank 175...

pretty good # I won't make the 1st phase but definitly the 2nd phase in a fw monthes...:dance:
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They're gonna start callin guys in January going by rank in Alabama next month. I was between 150 & 180 myself. Their are always gonna be a couple of screw ups ahead of you. So best wishes to you and myself aswell.:cool:
 
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Mackin Arachnid
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Poet...I know u are on the East Coast...but do this shit dude.Spend that "trickin" money and get a ticket here to put in an application man.This is a GREAT test to take.
 
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^SpiderMan^ said:
Poet...I know u are on the East Coast...but do this shit dude.Spend that "trickin" money and get a ticket here to put in an application man.This is a GREAT test to take.
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i'm considering it...but I'm in NYC and San Francisco is a hell of a trip...but WTF...68k entry salary :eek::cool:

I may look into it tho.....good looking brotha....
 
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Applications will be distributed at the San Francisco Fire Department Headquarters, 698 Second Street from December 3, 2008 to December 10, 2008, weekdays only, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

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Don't be fooled by San Fran because yes they start out high but the cost of living in SF is higher than NY. Shit LAPD has a starting salary of 55k :no:
 
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BeatDownRecords said:
Don't be fooled by San Fran because yes they start out high but the cost of living in SF is higher than NY. Shit LAPD has a starting salary of 55k :no:
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this is true.....but still 68k max out at 95k w/o a promotion is nothing to laugh at....
 
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Prophetic:::Poet said:

this is true.....but still 68k max out at 95k w/o a promotion is nothing to laugh at....
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Those numbers aren't exactly accurate.The 68K is probationary firefighter pay.You get paid that for a year then jump up to the mid 70's right away.Then you get raises every year for four years.The numbers they have posted dont include various bonuses that everybody gets like EMT,Holiday Pay(whether you work that day or not),uniform allowance,etc etc).I know over 30 FF's in San Francisco and on average they are all around 130 K the lowest making over 100K.The cost of living here is about the same as NYC.You can have a nice apartment in a nice area for 1200-1300.So 100K paying 1200 a month for rent...that doable for you? I guarantee there will be plenty of white boys from EVERYWHERE in that line coping an application.
BTW if any of you brothers do pursue it feel free to hit me up.
 
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^SpiderMan^ said:
Those numbers aren't exactly accurate.The 68K is probationary firefighter pay.You get paid that for a year then jump up to the mid 70's right away.Then you get raises every year for four years.The numbers they have posted dont include various bonuses that everybody gets like EMT,Holiday Pay(whether you work that day or not),uniform allowance,etc etc).I know over 30 FF's in San Francisco and on average they are all around 130 K the lowest making over 100K.The cost of living here is about the same as NYC.You can have a nice apartment in a nice area for 1200-1300.So 100K paying 1200 a month for rent...that doable for you? I guarantee there will be plenty of white boys from EVERYWHERE in that line coping an application.
BTW if any of you brothers do pursue it feel free to hit me up.
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you can't get an application online...you have to be there in person?
 
Brother Blues

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Prophetic:::Poet said:
well I got my Washington DC scores back.....90.58 rank 175...

pretty good # I won't make the 1st phase but definitly the 2nd phase in a fw monthes...:dance:
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Congrats!!!...you'll be sucking smoke,grasping for air in no time!!

Remember,start working on that upper body...
 
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never knew this thread existed..... head nod to all my brothers in the Fire service.....im 48 now been FF/EMT for 8 yrs now still teachin school part time..but full time paid firefighter
 
chrislee

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Somebody at the gym said that lifting weights wasn't gonna help me to much. The most I will need is cardio, and being able to do push ups, pull ups, and sit ups. How much upper body strenth is needed? Our school is supposed ( damn economy ) to start March 6, and I doubt i'll make the first roster due to my ranking. I just need to know what to focus my workout on.
 
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chrislee said:
Somebody at the gym said that lifting weights wasn't gonna help me to much. The most I will need is cardio, and being able to do push ups, pull ups, and sit ups. How much upper body strenth is needed? Our school is supposed ( damn economy ) to start March 6, and I doubt i'll make the first roster due to my ranking. I just need to know what to focus my workout on.
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Cardio and all that is great...but most everything you do in the field is based on the upper body.
Think about it....if you are doing ax work,such as chopping a hole in a roof...where will you feel it?...arms and chest.
If you are using a rake...or raising a ladder,arms and chest.
Try to get an attack line up a flight of stairs...arms and chest.Picking someone up...same thing.

And if you have to do the Pompiers in drill school...you better be right up top.
 
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Cleveland will be having a test late 2009. At moment you have to be a resident 6 months before taking test, but that might change if residency requirements get thrown out by Ohio Supreme Court.
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Yea this is true for Cleveland Fire. But the job is worth it for anyone wanting to do. Only other job I'd leave the fire dept for is as a male porn star !!!!! LOL
 
chrislee

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Brother Blues said:
Cardio and all that is great...but most everything you do in the field is based on the upper body.
Think about it....if you are doing ax work,such as chopping a hole in a roof...where will you feel it?...arms and chest.
If you are using a rake...or raising a ladder,arms and chest.
Try to get an attack line up a flight of stairs...arms and chest.Picking someone up...same thing.

And if you have to do the Pompiers in drill school...you better be right up top.
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Thanks for the info, i'll keep lifting and spend more time on the treadmill.
 
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chrislee said:
Thanks for the info, i'll keep lifting and spend more time on the treadmill.
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damn CONGRATS on almost getting hired....you took the CPAT yet?

what dept family...

I'm currently ranked 175 on Washington DC...I'm goig to be in the 2nd phase of the testing process....
 
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For all those interested in taking the Cleveland Fire test you can call 216-623-5233 to get on a list to be notified about when and where the test is to be given. Also You can call 216-664-688 to find out the real about the fire service in Cleveland.:cool:
 
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MIAMI DADE COUNTY HIRING....


A professional firefighting career with MDFR includes highly specialized work in the protection of life and property through the provision of firefighting and emergency medical rescue services. Duties include, but are not limited to, combat firefighting, emergency medical rescue work, public education and fire prevention activities.

Application process
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) will be accepting online applications for the position of firefighter, from March 1 - 15, 2009.

The previously posted preference for Miami-Dade County residents is no longer applicable. Applications will not be processed on a first come first serve basis. No application will be processed prior to the application closing date.


There will be no paper applications for this hiring process. All applications must be submitted online at the Online Application Site (please note that the site is best viewed with Internet Explorer). All previous eligibility lists have expired and everyone must re-apply to become eligible for the new hiring list.

Go to the link below for Online application info.
http://www.miamidade.gov/jobs/

Upon successful submittal of your application you will receive an email notification . If you do not receive this email confirmation, check your application status on your Careers home page (you will need to login) and if necessary return to the application and press “Submit.”

Annual Salary Range:
Approximately $35,000 to $65,000 (subject to periodic change)

Requirements for Employment:

Must be 18 years of age at time of application.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must not have been convicted of a felony nor of any misdemeanor directly related to the position of employment sought, nor have pled "nolo contendere" to any charge of a felony.
Must submit fingerprints to be processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
Must have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Must be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least 1 year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by a sworn affidavit.
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Florida Driver's License and have maintained a good driving record.
Must be able to work variable shifts, including shifts that require 24 hours of consecutive duty.
Examinations:

Audio/Written Screening Test (AWST)
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Medical Examination & Stress Test

Don McNea Fire School will again be conducting a prep seminar for this exam. Details will be forth coming at www.fireprep.com
 
chrislee

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Prophetic:::Poet said:
damn CONGRATS on almost getting hired....you took the CPAT yet?

what dept family...

I'm currently ranked 175 on Washington DC...I'm goig to be in the 2nd phase of the testing process....
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I answered this a few pages back but I passed my CPAT in August for Alabama, there were supposed to have been schools in November, then January, and now March. With the economic problems in the world, the schools dates keep getting changed. I guess I won't get to the school until summer by the look of things.
 
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chrislee said:
I answered this a few pages back but I passed my CPAT in August for Alabama, there were supposed to have been schools in November, then January, and now March. With the economic problems in the world, the schools dates keep getting changed. I guess I won't get to the school until summer by the look of things.
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SON i'M FEELING IT TOO....

they pushing our dates back every month....:smh:
 
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SYDNEYSTREETZ said:
ninja u havent gotten on yet?
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:smh:

I'm still in the process with DCFD...

I'm thinking about testing with Miami/Dade FD

the process is long...and with the recession they are cutting down on classes and shit all over the country...

hell FDNY laid off 2500 employees

its ugly for cats trying to get on in this recession....:smh:
 

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