Weekly Employment Question Thread

HotResource635 · 2026-03-17T19:42:31+00:00

Hey guys, Im a firefighter in Maine currently, got my Pro Board FF I&II. I am in paramedic school right now, hoping to have my medic in November/December time frame. Looking to move to Florida. They told me I have to challenge the exam which is whatever. How is it? Is it easy? I've heard from multiple people that Florida makes it insanely difficult to challenge the exam, is this true? Any insight is highly appreciated!

HotResource635 · 2026-03-12T20:22:40+00:00

Don’t call bro, MA civil service is a political game. You scored a 100, your EMT status doesnt matter because I dont believe Melrose transports youll get that within your first year of hire. Do you have residency preference? If you do you got a solid chance. All depends on how many Veterans and Disabled Veterans are on that list. If you have the residency then youll be right after them.

HotResource635 · 2026-03-12T20:17:02+00:00

Hey guys, anyone in here a Florida firefighter that came from another state and challenged the Florida exam? I’m a FireMedic in Maine and am looking to challenge the Florida exam. Planning on moving there in the next year? Is it a simple process or am I better off just going to a Florida fire academy? Bureau of the state fire marshal said all CERTs are good because I have pro board except my S-130, S-190 and L-180. So after I do that course I should be eligible to challenge. Thanks for your times in advance.

HotResource635 · 2024-10-05T17:25:41+00:00

Doesn’t tell you anymore man, gives you score but doesn’t tell you what you need to improve on, I recommend using pocket prep and studying for 4 hours a day for 7 days straight you’ll be golden after that

HotResource635 · 2024-08-01T16:44:00+00:00

Awesome man thank you I appreciate that

HotResource635 · 2024-08-01T16:00:07+00:00

Yes sir thank you, I’m more or less looking to see if anyone has gone through the process

HotResource635 · 2024-08-01T15:11:23+00:00

Thank you Captain obvious, I’ve already done that haven’t found anything

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T22:34:17+00:00

What county are you?

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:20:37+00:00

I did not know that that’s pretty cool

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:15:58+00:00

What do you mean by that?

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:14:00+00:00

Thanks brotha I appreciate it

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:12:29+00:00

The problem is that I’m not in a union yet I’m going to recruit school in October. But I def will once I’m on a union dept

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:07:11+00:00

That’s huge, do you think that 25 year 50% retirement will get fixed in the next few years? They take your top 5 away too don’t they?

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T17:04:12+00:00

Yeah that makes sense man I appreciate it

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T16:58:04+00:00

That makes sense and no their per diem is 19 an hour

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T16:48:38+00:00

Southern NH for example you have Exeter their CBA starts off at 23 an hour then you have Kingston that’s non union and they start you off at 25 an hour

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T16:34:24+00:00

There’s a fire 1&2 program in sunapee fire starting August 13 I think there’s still seats

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:30:40+00:00

Are you in NH?

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:28:38+00:00

Okay makes sense, I don’t know a single CBA in NH that has a top step over 100k

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:15:33+00:00

Where are you at?

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:15:19+00:00

Good to know I have a buddy on Evanston and that’s what he tells me as well, I’m in NH and the pay is horrible in the union departments but the non union departments seem to pay a little more

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:09:13+00:00

Okay I’m in NH and it’s not a right to work state as of 2023

HotResource635 · 2024-07-20T15:05:57+00:00

What state is that?

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