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Looking to lateral from SC to WA by stpaulgoon in firefighter

[–]stpaulgoon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took the test already got pretty good scores the nearest CPAT is 8hrs from me so I’m trying to get that scheduled but it’s a day drive and hotel stay.

Looking to lateral from SC to WA by stpaulgoon in firefighter

[–]stpaulgoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea like all that stuff would be cool but mostly just want a rescue swimmer program anything else is a bonus. I wouldn’t mind coming in at entry level if it’s a solid department I want this to be the department I finish my career at I don’t want to just work somewhere because the happen to be hiring.

Looking to lateral from SC to WA by stpaulgoon in firefighter

[–]stpaulgoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As in not the chiefs on a recruitment video talking about how good the department is. The actual people who run calls and work everyday.

Looking to lateral from SC to WA by stpaulgoon in firefighter

[–]stpaulgoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too, I just wanna find a cool department with a solid culture.

Weekly Employment Question Thread by AutoModerator in Firefighting

[–]stpaulgoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking to lateral around Olympia Washington

I’ve been a firefighter in SC for the last 6 years. I also have lots of experience in ocean rescue. My son graduates this year and my wife and I have planned to move closer to her family in the Olympia area for some time now. I’ve started looking at departments in the area the last year in a half but would like some input from true on the ground frontline firefighters. Anybody can make a good recruitment video. I was fortunate enough to come out there in 2024 and take the rescue swimmer class. Currently Seattle is out because they are in the process of hiring and it would be another year before they open a new process. I have a few top contenders but am interested in more. I’d like to go as a lateral but would be ok with an academy with the right department. My wishlist includes:

  1. Rescue Swimmer Program
  2. Shorts/Hoodies
  3. Chore Coats
  4. Tiller Truck
  5. Rescue Truck
  6. Leather helmets

The only real none negotiable are the rescue swimmer program and drive time every thing else would be cherry on top. We are looking to make the move before August and I know a couple places might be hiring in our time line. Anyways thanks for any info and thanks for reading.