Sdiver
12-29-2004, 18:46
Well gang, I'm in the process of moving out of Seattle WA (you know, the place were the Sun Don't Shine) and on my way to Billings MT.
This came on quit sudden. As some of you may know, I've been attempting to get on with a local Fire dept. Mostly Seattle's FD. Their next test date is coming up in January, but they've completely redesinged the test cycle. Instead of just taking a written exam, followed by a oral interview a few weeks later, now it's the written one day, then come back and take a video test. Then wait a month and go in for a quick 1 on 1 interview, then wait another month and do the oral interview with 4 Firefighter's. Then those scores are combined and then you are put on a list per your ranking. Then from there, if you're in the top 4%, you are invited to take the PT test and go on from there.
Well I have/had been looking elsewhere for the past few months and found what I think is the best opprotunity for me. It's a Dept outside of Billings. The whole state tests in June and I found out, after talking to the Chief, that they will have 2 slots open, possibly more, because they just passed a bond to open a new house and they need to staff it. But the BIG feather in my cap is, me being a PADI Scuba Instructor and MFA Instructor. They just picked up the Swift Water Boat Rescue from the Yellowstone Sheriff Dept. So they need to man that as well.
Even though they test in June, I can get out there and get on with their Volunteer program and recertify my EMT. (I've already gotten a slot for the next class at the end of Jan. Here in Seattle, the next available class won't be for another 14 months...there's a freakin waiting list) Also, the number of applicants is ...shall we say, inviting. For Seattle, this go round.....3500 people. For the state of Montana.....275-350 people. BIG difference.
So, I'm going to be sticking around here for another couple of weeks, and help out at work. It's our busy season and I don't want to leave these guys high and dry, besides, I'm making a S**T load of extra money. Then I'll be pulling out of here 15Jan05.
Just seeing if there's anyone on here that's in the Billings or Montana AO? I'll be checking back here from time to time, computer avalibilty is the factor.
Oh yeah....there was also a woman involved. My OLD/EX roommate help move the process up to this month instead of March....the Bitch. :mad: ...(But that's another story).
This came on quit sudden. As some of you may know, I've been attempting to get on with a local Fire dept. Mostly Seattle's FD. Their next test date is coming up in January, but they've completely redesinged the test cycle. Instead of just taking a written exam, followed by a oral interview a few weeks later, now it's the written one day, then come back and take a video test. Then wait a month and go in for a quick 1 on 1 interview, then wait another month and do the oral interview with 4 Firefighter's. Then those scores are combined and then you are put on a list per your ranking. Then from there, if you're in the top 4%, you are invited to take the PT test and go on from there.
Well I have/had been looking elsewhere for the past few months and found what I think is the best opprotunity for me. It's a Dept outside of Billings. The whole state tests in June and I found out, after talking to the Chief, that they will have 2 slots open, possibly more, because they just passed a bond to open a new house and they need to staff it. But the BIG feather in my cap is, me being a PADI Scuba Instructor and MFA Instructor. They just picked up the Swift Water Boat Rescue from the Yellowstone Sheriff Dept. So they need to man that as well.
Even though they test in June, I can get out there and get on with their Volunteer program and recertify my EMT. (I've already gotten a slot for the next class at the end of Jan. Here in Seattle, the next available class won't be for another 14 months...there's a freakin waiting list) Also, the number of applicants is ...shall we say, inviting. For Seattle, this go round.....3500 people. For the state of Montana.....275-350 people. BIG difference.
So, I'm going to be sticking around here for another couple of weeks, and help out at work. It's our busy season and I don't want to leave these guys high and dry, besides, I'm making a S**T load of extra money. Then I'll be pulling out of here 15Jan05.
Just seeing if there's anyone on here that's in the Billings or Montana AO? I'll be checking back here from time to time, computer avalibilty is the factor.
Oh yeah....there was also a woman involved. My OLD/EX roommate help move the process up to this month instead of March....the Bitch. :mad: ...(But that's another story).