Re: Dallas Fire accepting applications

[Guest guest]

Dallas Fire-Rescue Department will again open the application and hiring

process for Apprentice Firefighters. The application period will be from

February 26 thru March 9, 2007. This two week window will be the only

available

time to submit your application. All are required to attend EMT-B and become

certified as an EMT-P, All tuition, book, uniforms paid by the department.

You are also paid while attending Fire and EMS training.

anyone desiring to join and has the requirements for the job, please refer

them to our Recruiting Division. The number for recruiting is .

Minimum Requirements:

* Forty-five (45) semester credit hrs., with a gpa of © 2.0 or

greater from an accredited college or university (excluding developmental

courses)

Sixty (60) semester credit hrs., with a gpa of © 2.0 or greater for Fire

Inspector.

* Minimum of four (4) years of active service in the Armed Forces of

the United States and received an " honorable discharge " will substitute for the

entire college education.

* Must be at least eighteen years of age to apply.

* Valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record.

* Pass the Departments Physical Ability Test.

* Vision (20/40 in one eye & 20/100 in other eye correctable to 20/20

and 20/40)

* Weight within 25% of ideal limits.

* Satisfactory employment record.

* Free from use of controlled substances or excessive use of alcohol.

* Must not have been convicted of any serious crime and/or have

criminal charges pending.

Benefits:

* Effective starting salary October 1, 2006 -- $41,690.00

* Insurance -- Life, Health, Dental and Vision

* Work 10 days per month (shift) once you complete fire and EMT-M

Training

* Uniforms provided

* Defined Benefit Pension Plan

* 401k, 457 Investment Option Plans

[Guest guest]

Maxie,

Somebody asked me this today, and I didn't know the answer. Question:

Does DFR still require a firefighter hire who is already a paramedic to attend

the UTHSC Dallas's paramedic course?

Gene G.

>

>

> Dallas Fire-Rescue Department will again open the application and hiring

> process for Apprentice Firefighters. The application period will be from

> February 26 thru March 9, 2007. This two week window will be the only

> available

> time to submit your application. All are required to attend EMT-B and become

> certified as an EMT-P, All tuition, book, uniforms paid by the department.

> You are also paid while attending Fire and EMS training.

> anyone desiring to join and has the requirements for the job, please refer

> them to our Recruiting Division. The number for recruiting is .

> Minimum Requirements:

> * Forty-five (45) semester credit hrs., with a gpa of © 2.0 or

> greater from an accredited college or university (excluding developmental

> courses)

> Sixty (60) semester credit hrs., with a gpa of © 2.0 or greater for Fire

> Inspector.

> * Minimum of four (4) years of active service in the Armed Forces of

> the United States and received an " honorable discharge " will substitute for

> the

> entire college education.

> * Must be at least eighteen years of age to apply.

> * Valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record.

> * Pass the Departments Physical Ability Test.

> * Vision (20/40 in one eye & 20/100 in other eye correctable to 20/20

> and 20/40)

> * Weight within 25% of ideal limits.

> * Satisfactory employment record.

> * Free from use of controlled substances or excessive use of alcohol.

> * Must not have been convicted of any serious crime and/or have

> criminal charges pending.

> Benefits:

> * Effective starting salary October 1, 2006 -- $41,690.00

> * Insurance -- Life, Health, Dental and Vision

> * Work 10 days per month (shift) once you complete fire and EMT-M

> Training

> * Uniforms provided

> * Defined Benefit Pension Plan

> * 401k, 457 Investment Option Plans

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Gene,

If they come to DFD from a system outside UT biotel medical control, they

will be required to take an accessment exam. If they perform well on the exam

they will be allowed to take the transfer course however if they perform

poorly they will have to attend the paramedic course. Most medics perform very

well on the exam if they have the NR certification.

Maxie