Another great site... Dang...
Yup. Found another one. This one doesnt have as much unless you subscribe but it does break things down for you as a new firefighter trying to break into the service. Here is an example of what I mean:
* Don't wear earrings, die your hair strange colors or wear pants hanging off . It's Not MTV
* Look like a professional. Take pride in your uniform
* Make friends
* Maintain professional competence
* Don't spout off in public. Let your performance speak for itself
* Go with your natural instinct
* Drive safely & conscientiously
* Don't judge other's actions until you know all the facts
* Go to the bathroom while you have the chance
* Be extremely careful when backing up a vehicle. Use a back up person when possible
* Learn to type & use a computer
* Be empathetic, it could be you
* Leave stress at work
* Longevity doesn't guarantee perfection, even veterans make mistakes.
* Learn new ways to communicate, languages, sign language, etc.
* Don't bring your problems to work
* Become educated
* Respect & learn from seniors
* Be your worst own critic
* Even though most calls are uneventful, don't get to relaxed because the next one might be worse.
* Avoid gossip
Its all simple stuff but they really break it down in layman's terms for people who don't get it. I love it! This is great stuff to know before you jump in. There is so much more here as well. Enjoy.
Fire Career Assistance
Free firefighter exams and more...
Have you eve wanted to get ahead of the game. In the fire service, to get a job you have to be, and if your not you better get started! I have been in the fire service for 3 years now (WOW... not really) and am constantly learning. From peers, superiors, written tests, drills, mock interviews, actual interviews... the learning in endless. But I always keep searching for more ways to get ahead.
Just the other day, I was searching the vast rims of the web, when I found one of the best websites I have seen as of yet. Rescue Exams. Sounds pretty non interesting huh?! Well, to get ahead of the game this is one place to do it.
This website is a firefighters dream! Not to mention a training coordinator or EMT. This website has tons of practice tests, training videos, drill diagrams and training tools, and SO much more. I can't even begin to talk about all the stuff on this website... and best of all... ITS TOTALL, 100%, FREE! Yup is said the F word! You gotta check it out.
RescueExams.com
FlashoverTV...
This is an awesome website I just found the other day. It has a ton of awesome fire department videos posted by firefighter all over the country... I think of it as a Firefighter's You Tube or something along those lines.
The have awesome training videos, action videos, rescue stuff, and so much more. Its free to sign up and I will tell you one thing, it cures that rainy day boredom for sure! Check it out!
FlashoverTV
My departments pictures go online...
I just recently finished my departments website. Its nothing too special, but it serves its purpose well and we seem to be getting a lot of people stopping by.
Please check it out and give me some feedback, but you should definitely check out the video and picture sections, we have some cool new additions to cure some office/computer boredom!
Website link:
www.bennettvalleyfire.org
Where have I been... again?
Wow. It's been a long time. But where exactly have I been? Let me give you a few reasons for my absence"
- Got married on June 7th
- Move into our new apartment after that
- Got a new corporate job last December
- Been working full time at that job as well as part time at my current department
Needless to say it has been a crazy year for me, but I hope to start posting a lot more again.
Hopefully I still have some readers.
Yup. Found another one. This one doesnt have as much unless you subscribe but it does break things down for you as a new firefighter trying to break into the service. Here is an example of what I mean:
