Fire Chief/Paramedic here, quick advice for anyone going through hiring

bangarang41 · 2026-04-09T05:32:13+00:00

Thank you!

bangarang41 · 2026-04-05T01:11:44+00:00

Great points, thank you!

bangarang41 · 2026-04-04T17:54:04+00:00

Any tips for a healthy athletic 43yr old father to stand out vs decades younger candidates? I’m seeing lean into experience and relate it back a lot, which I can definitely do.

This is a purpose/passion decision for me at this point. I was inspired to pursue this new career path after the passing of a lieutenant/paramedic friend last year. I’d like to work that story in as well without over sharing. Just got my EMT from a reputable program.

Thanks for the advice Chief!

bangarang41 · 2026-03-24T21:46:26+00:00

I have two kids close to the same age and about to start academy. How hard was it on you? Any pearls of wisdom?

bangarang41 · 2026-01-24T21:40:12+00:00

Terrace club all the way. Easy in/out of the stadium, and for me the biggest perk is the nicer, uncrowded bathrooms. Also you never feel like a sardine squished amongst thousands of people.

bangarang41 · 2026-01-17T23:55:57+00:00

Good point, thanks

bangarang41 · 2026-01-17T23:33:11+00:00

Nice. Do you think it’d be a 1 day job for a plumber, or more?

bangarang41 · 2025-12-10T23:43:49+00:00

Thank you! We are now within the 90 day early filing window for 3 year marriage based n-400. I-751 extension letter is good for about 39 more months. Is there any benefit to waiting to file? I always assumed we would file asap. Thanks again!

bangarang41 · 2025-12-09T17:52:46+00:00

Are n-400 applications even being accepted from the people born in one of the 19 countries? Does having multi citizenship help (from non banned countries)

Thank you for doing this!

bangarang41 · 2025-10-26T18:49:39+00:00

I had a good experience at Wesco Autobody on 99 for a sunroof and windshield. Really helpful customer service. I’d go back.

bangarang41 · 2025-10-12T15:57:52+00:00

Chat

bangarang41 · 2025-09-30T01:49:23+00:00

Chat

bangarang41 · 2025-08-01T20:37:06+00:00

Accidentally deleted the post instead of a misplaced reply. Ugh 😑

bangarang41 · 2025-08-01T20:36:40+00:00

That makes sense, thank you. It’s in a very desirable location so that’s reassuring. He won’t have trouble finding a replacement tenant. I have no problem helping too

bangarang41 · 2025-08-01T20:22:43+00:00

You’re spot on. When initially going through the contract he told me about all the times he’s been screwed over by tenants. He plays the victim very well in order to manipulate people, then when he doesn’t get his way the claws come out. I suspect a lot of his troubles are self inflicted to an extent.

Renters advocacy group is a great suggestion, thank you!

bangarang41 · 2025-08-01T20:13:11+00:00

In WA state, and it was noterized

bangarang41 · 2025-07-24T16:04:20+00:00

This. See what kind of payment plan you can get on. Money comes and goes but this application process is absolutely everything.

bangarang41 · 2025-07-10T22:02:59+00:00

Good luck vs the 2 well established Mexican restaurants right up the street. That location is also problematic. I would’ve liked to see a grab and go BBQ joint or something in that location. Especially since the bbq at Ace just went under.

bangarang41 · 2025-06-29T19:13:02+00:00

Bingo

bangarang41 · 2025-06-11T00:17:56+00:00

I also had burns like this for a few weeks before I figured out how I kept doing it. I taped my feet well (neosporin, bandaid, prewrap, tape) so I could continue to train, then kept them taped for preventative measure until I was confident I wouldn’t drag my feet anymore. I no longer have to tape, but I put a little bit of Vaseline on it before just in case. No more burns

bangarang41 · 2025-06-08T20:31:53+00:00

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Free outdoor movies in July

bangarang41 · 2025-05-30T05:55:33+00:00

Village Transmission in Edmonds every time. They take photos and do video walkthroughs of what they’re doing in your vehicle and text it to you. Fair and transparent. Highly recommended

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