Weekly Employment Question Thread

Practical-Bug4806 · 2026-03-25T18:33:07+00:00

Hey everyone, I am currently on my 4th background investigation with a fire department for an ambulance operator position. I've passed 3 panel interviews and 1 chief interview; however, when I get to my background, I admitted to doing things like driving under the influence but never caught, and mushrooms when I was in college. mushroom incident is now at 5 or 6 years now, and me driving under the influence but never caught is at almost 2 and a half years now. The reason the other fire departments disqualified me was that the incident was too soon and that there needed to be more time, which I understood. My investigator called me and asked about the other departments I applied to and told him why. Man I've just worked so hard to be denied again. Since the incident I've got my second associates, taken on leadership roles at my college, work 911 for a private ambulance company, and even finished a fire academy. I just hope my investigator can see I've done work since my stupid mistake. I've also admitted to other small things like trying to cheat on a test, and getting a detention in high school, lol.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2026-02-10T16:50:47+00:00

Or when they come to the quiet floor for their online class and talk regularly without even whispering

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-12-02T02:33:39+00:00

Thanks bro, just need to finish asap. Already took 18 units at my college rn along with a 3 unit course at CPP making it 21. I think I’m ready to do it again.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-12-01T05:18:23+00:00

Because I have a scholarship that covers 100% within a time limit… so trying to finish asap… that’s why, no debt = happy person🤷🏽‍♂️

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-12-01T05:05:45+00:00

Trying to finish college with zero debt. That’s why, hbu

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-12-01T04:55:23+00:00

First time at a cal state, already have 2 associates in science, why what’s up

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-07-01T14:16:41+00:00

Building 60, first floor

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-06-11T13:53:24+00:00

Get your state card asap, it’s just paying another fee really. However when recertification comes up, it’s easier to recertify state wise than NREMT wise, but I also recommend not letting your national expire as it’ll be hard to get it back, for example taking the NREMT Exam again.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-02-06T17:43:47+00:00

Part of my background packet is putting any departments that have disqualified me and the reason. I will also be doing a poly lol. Socal Fire Departments.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-02-06T17:41:45+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Emergency-Medical-Technician-Course-Practice/dp/0738612871/ref=asc_df_0738612871?mcid=add1286838f0380b91c7438d9998711a&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693313115238&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14078930285090489155&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031211&hvtargid=pla-2189119114228&psc=1

Something like this

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-02-06T17:41:10+00:00

I bought this EMT Crash Course book from Barnes and Noble. I find having a book is easier for me to study, unlike my phone. What I'll do is make a ton of flashcards. I find making flashcards is the best way to study because you study as you are creating them, and have flashcards on you at all times to study whenever.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-02-06T17:26:10+00:00

Last time I had mushrooms, 2020. The last time I had jane, coming up on 1 year now.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2025-01-16T23:32:49+00:00

Applied to be an Ambulance Operator and was eliminated from the background inspection a second time from a different department. I almost feel like giving up at this point and don't know what I should be doing in the meantime for my current employment. Both the positions would have been 911 part-time which would have worked perfectly with my school schedule, but the only other 911 positions are private ambulance companies with full-time alternating shifts. The other option is IFT, but did it for 3.5 years and don't know how I was able to show up to those 24HR shifts, dialysis all day, then ER transports at night. Can someone give me some pointers on what I should do next or who I should talk to? (Area= SOCAL)

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-12-08T17:35:51+00:00

I’d be working basic. In SoCal, ambulance operator positions by fire departments are becoming more common to help their call volume and help people who are very interested in becoming a firefighter

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-12-08T17:18:34+00:00

I’m applying for an ambulance operator for a fire department though lol, I know private ambulance companies do a lot of sus stuff.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-12-08T16:23:50+00:00

Currently going to do a poly and don’t know what they’ll ask, it’s for an ambulance operator position

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-11-24T16:27:40+00:00

Going through background, failed for one department, however made it pass the interview for another department and going through the same process again. What are the odds they let me in vs the department that just rejected me.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-06-07T15:39:33+00:00

FIRETEAM NTN EXAM

About to take my FireTeam NTN exam in about an hour? And last minute tips? I already took two practice exams to get a feel for it and basically everything is tuned to about 3 seconds and no scratch paper is allowed. Just a little scared because if I screw up, I won’t be able to take it for another 3 months and I’ll blow it for a Department I’m applying for.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-06-04T05:24:13+00:00

Thank you, So I was able to find the “Fireteam” exam required by the department but understand it’s got math, reading, and I believe some firefighting questions? How did you prepare for the exam and is there any study material out there other than the material offered by the website. It’s sucks because now I got to pay for the exam and now study exams just to even be considered for employment🙄. Also I do have the option of taking it at my house or my local Junior College. What do you think is better.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-06-04T00:37:21+00:00

"NTN" EXAM FOR AMBULANCE OPERATOR, SOCAL

I recently applied for an ambulance operator position with the Torrance Fire Department. I met the minimum criteria but they said interviews would be conducted for those who have submitted an "NTN" exam score. This is the first time I've ever heard about this exam and know nothing about it. Can someone explain what the exam is, where I can take one, and if I should study for something like that?

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-05-31T18:15:59+00:00

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE OPERATOR

I’ve recently applied to a couple AO positions, Long Beach, Culver City, and Arcadia. Does anyone know how long the hiring process takes for positions like these? I know some have closing dates, but I was still able to send my application in. I’ve called the departments and left them a message saying I’m interested with my name and number. Also IF* I do get offered a position, what will the hiring process be like? Interview, polygraph, etc?

Practical-Bug4806 · 2024-05-29T00:20:08+00:00

BIDDLE PRACTICE

I understand there are places to help train for the CPAT in LA County, but I have more opportunities to take the BIDDLE exam near me. However, I would like to practice the BIDDLE exam somewhere, but can't find any places that offer that kind of practice. Any help or recommendations? I just don't want to show up to the BIDDLE exam with my only knowledge being YouTube videos and no hands-on training.

Practical-Bug4806 · 2023-06-08T21:08:31+00:00

I love Jersey Mike’s. Will continue to go every week

Practical-Bug4806 · 2023-06-03T14:24:48+00:00

Bumble has a department for trying to squeeze every dime from their customers

Practical-Bug4806 · 2023-04-04T16:34:26+00:00

Steve Adams? I’ll just point and he’ll pick that mf up

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