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Fire Academy: Day 2 – History of the Fire Service

Fire Academy: Day 2 – History of the Fire Service

by Josh | Sep 2, 2009 | fire academy, The Journey

The last couple weeks have been brutal.  Between the fire academy and my new job, I’ve been slammed.  I’ve been to Concord Uniforms so many times recently, I’ve though about volunteering there. It was my hope at the start of this blog that I would be...
Fire Academy: Day 1 – Orientation & My Big Blunder

Fire Academy: Day 1 – Orientation & My Big Blunder

by Josh | Aug 15, 2009 | fire academy, The Journey

Today was the first full day of the Los Medanos Fire Academy for my class of cadets.  I say full day, because we did have a 3-hour orientation two weeks ago, but that was more of a “welcome to the academy” day than today was.   With all of us in our brand...
School – Getting An Education In Fire Technology

School – Getting An Education In Fire Technology

by Josh | Aug 8, 2009 | Fire Training & Resources, The Journey

Explore the available options for eduction and what you’ll need to do to become a more viable firefighter candidate. Plus, a peek at my fire class experiences.

Firefighter Resume – Your First Impression

Firefighter Resume – Your First Impression

by Josh | Aug 7, 2009 | Resumes, The Journey, Who's Hiring

Before a potential employer ever sees your face or shakes your hand, they see your resume.  Your resume is quite often the first impression you’ll make to hiring fire department.  You may show up to your interview in a spiffy suit, fresh from interview practice...
Fire Academy Orientation and a Post-Academy Outlook

Fire Academy Orientation and a Post-Academy Outlook

by Josh | Aug 6, 2009 | fire academy, The Journey

17 Days before the Fire Academy begins, we had a three hour orientation.  We were given material covering the many rules and regulations we’ll be expected to follow and adhere to.  We were explained in great detail the specifics of our uniforms, where to get...
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