400 Vying for 15 FF Jobs in Alabama

The Decatur Fire and Rescue Department is increasing its staff size by 15 firefighters, and more than 400 people have already applied for the positions.
Voting Monday, the City Council unanimously accepted a $1.56 million grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant -- dubbed SAFER, or Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response -- will provide salaries and benefits to hire 15 additional firefighters for a period of two years.

The city must keep the positions for a minimum of one year after that, but officials say they anticipate keeping the posts permanently. "The message we want to give anybody we hire is that this is a career job, and we welcome you aboard," Fire and Rescue Chief Charlie Johnson told the council.
Johnson said the city will likely hire the new employees by September. He said training and equipping them would probably take another five to six months. Once on the job, the additional employees will increase the department's operational force to 117 members. That's enough to up the department's minimum daily staff size from 25 to 30 firefighters and the engine company size from three to four firefighters.  Read More on FireHouse.com

1,000-Plus Line Up for 15 Las Vegas FF Jobs

So you want to be a Las Vegas Firefighter, one small piece of advice, if it not to late by now hurry! The city officials plan to limit the number of applications accepted to 1500!

Monday's line grew and snaked along the sidewalks outside the building before offices opened at 8 a.m. and the applications were accepted. It was a familiar scene for city officials, who go through the process every two years.

"We typically see about 1,800 applications in a regular year," city spokeswoman Diana Paul said. "We knew we'd have an overwhelming response."

Paul said officials knew the sagging economy would draw a lot of applications, so the department limited the number to 1,500.

As of Monday afternoon, 1,440 people had submitted applications, but officials expect to hit 1,500 in the next few days. Otherwise, the application deadline will be Oct. 16.

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Firefighter - Las Vegas, NV

Firefighter - Las Vegas, NV

Closing Date - 10/16/2009

Description - Aapplications for firefighter trainee will be acceptted beginning 8:00 a.m. on September 28, 2009. The filing deadline for Firefighter Trainee applications is 4:30 p.m. on October 16, 2009 or until we reach 1500 applications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Valid Driver's License
• Must be 18 years old.

Also read How to become a Las Vegas Firefighter for more detailed information.

Firefighter Trainee - Clark County, NV

If you are looking to start as a Firefighter in Neveda I would go ahead and apply with Clark County. Make sure you submit your application during the open appilcation period.

Firefighter Trainee - Clark County, NV
Closing Date - 10/16/2009

Description - We always strive to hire the most suitable individuals as firefighters. We are committed to selecting the most prepared and competent individuals who will bring pride to our profession, strength to our department, and quality service to our community.In seeking top candidates, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue has developed a specialized and highly competitive recruitment process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Valid Driver’s License
• Must be 18 years old
• *EMT-Basic certification and must meet current physical condition requirements. *You do not have to meet these requirements on the date of application.

Additional Information - We will be accepting applications for firefighter trainee beginning 8:00 a.m. on September 28, 2009. The filing deadline for Firefighter Trainee applications is 4:30 p.m. on October 16, 2009.