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Bobby Forbes Inner circle virginia beach, VA. 1569 Posts |
Just finished up my interview this past week with the VA beach fire department. I made it through the written exam, physical agility test, polygraph, and now just waiting to see if they liked my interview. If so, I will be joining their department and starting the academy on Sept. 16th! Wish me luck!
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Good luck! I have a bunch of cousins who were firemen, all retired now, and they all found it rewarding.
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afun14u Loyal user Tennessee 249 Posts |
Good luck, I am an Industrial in and exterior first responder/fire fighter, You will love the drive and the pure brotherhood! My thoughts are with you Brother.
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Bobby Forbes Inner circle virginia beach, VA. 1569 Posts |
Thank you so much fellas. This is something I've been wanting for years. Finally passed the written exam this year and made it to the final cut. This will change my whole life for the better. Plus my two little girls will be so proud to say their daddy is a fireman
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Hey, I'm gonna sign up for our volunteer fire department! We have two real firemen in the county, the rest are volunteers.
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Bobby Forbes Inner circle virginia beach, VA. 1569 Posts |
That's awesome man! Voluteers are a major part of the fire department. Without them we would be in trouble
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Voldemort Special user Florida 562 Posts |
I was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years before I moved. Where I was from in Indiana, we had no paid firemen. Only the volunteer departments. (I did get $150.00 a year clothing allowance though).
It was one of the best experiances of my life. I truly hope you make it in Bobby! Its like being part of one huge family. V.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
I'm from a family of firefighter: http://www.Dowhy.com and one cop. Best of luck, be careful, trust your instincts. I put 28 years as a paid firefighter/officer in the Camden Fire Department and responded to an estimated over 8,000 structure fires in my career. I fracture ribs, broke my wrist, twisted knee cap, quite a few cuts, and punctures. Came across many used needles stuck in my books and gear.
Work hard at learning the most you can, buy the books, and study the information, take college courses. Be good at it. When you reach my age, the pension will make it well worth the effort. Good Luck on your new venture. Captain Dennis Dowhy. See also: http://www.AssessmentExams.com
Dennis Michael
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Douglas Lippert Inner circle E Pluribus Unum 2343 Posts |
My dad was a volunteer firefighter in Iowa, I have two friends who are volunteer firefighters as well. One in Washington the other in Missouri. It's a very rewarding service to give to your community.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
The biggest problem with the volunteer departments are several fold:
As a paid firefighter I have a lot of respect for volunteers. I've been one.
Dennis Michael
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Dennis convinced me, I will not join the fire department and will begin a program to have the volunteer programs in the five communities in my counties that rely upon them that they be gotten rid off! Yes! We shall make due in one of the largest counties in Nevada with the two firement and three chiefs we have!
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Bobby Forbes Inner circle virginia beach, VA. 1569 Posts |
Well fellas, I just received my letter from the fire department today and guess what???? I've been offered a job with the virginia beach fire department!!!!!!!! I start the fire academy on september 16th!!!!!!!! THis all still seems like a dream to me, I'm still on cloud 9 right now I couldn't be any happier at this moment
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Congrats! Work on your upper body strenght. I'd tell you a fireman story but it isn't PC so I can't.
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boynextdoor Regular user Lancaster 129 Posts |
I know a lot of future firefighters. One ex-firefighter. He's nice, though. The others... I don't know if it's a generational thing, or the fact that they just don't have any experience, or what, but they're mostly not people I would see as a firefighter. Guess I'm just stuck in the older mindset that firefighters and cops should be people kids can look up to. And be the kind of person to WANT to help people.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
My story involves a fire fighter who we watched try to break through a roof and failing to do so while a fire spread then another fire fighter came over and smashed through right away. Seems some standards were....changed....in order to get people who normally wouldn't qualify due to physical abilities to become fire fighters.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
Maybe the first guy's attempts weakened the door for the other guy?
I jest. :)
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Josh the Superfluous Inner circle The man of 1881 Posts |
Good for you Bobby!
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
What Josh just said.
Make America Great Again! - Trump in 2020 ... "We're a capitalistic society. I go into business, I don't make it, I go bankrupt. They're not going to bail me out. I've been on welfare and food stamps. Did anyone help me? No." - Craig T. Nelson, actor.
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
Congratulations, Be the best fire fighter you can be, and if you ever want to quit talk to me. Been there and changed my attitude, and became very good at that chosen path.
PS. Birthday party Magic doesn't pay anywhere close to a professional firefighter's salary.
Dennis Michael
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Bobby Forbes Inner circle virginia beach, VA. 1569 Posts |
Thanks Guys! Still super excited right now. Just trying to stay injury free for the academy. Once I graduate, I get my badge Appreciate all the support from you guys. And Dennis, I'll keep you in mind. Thanks again.
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