The 2013 Firefighter recruitment season
has begun. Already some of the big hitters have taken applications. Most
notability Los Angeles City Fire just closed their application period. They are
looking to hire some 350-400 firefighters a.s.a.p. More openings are expected
during the list and this could be one of the largest recruitment in LAFD
history.
We are seeing more firefighters graduating academies all across the Country.
Today Madison Fire, graduated 20 new firefighters into their ranks of the fire
department.
I am always advocating education and training as the backbone of being a
successful candidate. Other self-help programs are also available to you. These
are Workshops, seminars, and other training programs offered by industry
leaders can give you a real leg up during the recruitment process.
Here are three pending programs:
FireCareers
Firefighter Workshop – Hosted by FireCareers.com – January 27, 2013 in
Ventura, Ca.
2013
Firefighter Workshop – Hosted by FireAlumni.com – February 24, 2013
in Livermore, Ca.
Oral Board Preparation Seminar
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Hosted by OralBoardSuccess.com – April 8, 2013 in San Ramon, Ca.
Three programs to help you reach your optimum potential in being successful in
your pursuit of a badge. Attend any of these programs and get real insight to
the process and learn from others who do the recruitments and sit on oral
boards what they are looking for.
Good luck to you, and I hope to see you at one of these events. Craig