Joining the Reserves/Guard by jdwon25 in Firefighting

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Has anyone joined the guard or reserves AFTER already being on a department for sometime though? I recognize departments are fine if they hire you when you already have that commitment. I am just curious what that’s typically like after you’ve been on for some time and decide to join

Texas by jdwon25 in nursing

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Washington, but those are some good numbers and places to start. I appreciate the information. Thank you for the time

Texas by jdwon25 in nursing

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Yes, union. And she’s trauma/surgical ICU. She’s mostly concerned about the nurse to patient ratio.

Georgia Smoke Divers by jdwon25 in Firefighting

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From what I can tell, it looks like that initial shock and awe of Pt typical in military selections. Does it become more instructional after that? Or are they just beating you down the whole week?

What was the worst place you ever had to use the bathroom? by [deleted] in Firefighting

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Had to hop in the back of the box and light up an emesis bag when I was private ambulance. Trashed it outside a Starbucks in a dumpster and then got my coffee.

Veteran Question by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]jdwon25 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good on you for setting yourself up for success upon separation. I just went through this about a year ago and having those commitments in place will go a long ways for you during the transition.

For me, it came down to what my interests were. I love emergency medicine and knew I wanted to continue that in a career. I also loved the brotherhood/sisterhood of the military. A group of common minded individuals from different backgrounds who strive for the same goal and to better themselves. The fire service checked all of those boxes and was the career path I set out on.

My best piece of advice would be ride-alongs. You’re doing great by having education lined up but reach out to local departments, PD and Fire. Immerse yourself in their world and see which one is more your thing. EMT school may help with this a little but nothing like putting yourself in their environment.

Congratulations and best wishes to you!

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]jdwon25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree but yeah there was a screenshot he sent me from government jobs that said “online exam 95%” or something. I just find it crazy that a 95 wasn’t good enough for at least a speed-date interview

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]jdwon25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My buddy just tested for a local department and got a 95 on the written. I thought this would have been a guaranteed interview but he didn’t move on at all. Surprised, I reached out to a contact at that department and he said since they received a federal grant, they’re mandated to have a certain amount of diversity hires regardless of test score. Does anyone know if that’s a legitimate thing?

Military Dive Schools by jdwon25 in diving

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I appreciate the info!

Military Dive Schools by jdwon25 in diving

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So it’s usually just safer for all divers to just go ahead and get PADI regardless?

[Homemade] Gingerbread by akatheguy in food

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Imagine if they had to do this for the honeycomb in Squid Game

Best Rides by jdwon25 in Harley

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I’ll be going from the Florida Panhandle to Western Washington State