City of Torrington Firefighter/ Emt (12/29/2014)

[BFD389RET 112]

http://www.torringtonct.org/Public_Documents/TorringtonCT_Jobs/I04C8DD11

^^^^ PDF's Above ^^^^ click the link ^^^^^

MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/29/2014

The City of Torrington is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter.

Minimum Qualifications: Age 18, High School diploma or equivalent, Firefighter II certification with hazmat ops, CPAT, Connecticut or National Registry EMT, Connecticut Driver's License, and non-smoker.

Salary: $1,062.00 per week with excellent benefits package.

To Apply:

Download the attached application and recruitment packet. Complete the application and mail it to:

City of Torrington

Personnel Dept

140 Main Street

Torrington, CT 06790

APPLICATIONS AND $50.00 FEE MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/29/2014 TO BE CONSIDERED. AA/EOE.

Edited November 24, 2014 by BFD389RET

[somebuffyguy 190]

Just read that application, talk about nickel and diming. $50 for written test, $100 for "skills assessment" and $500 for your own physical ? Do you get to buy your own gear too ?

[BFD389RET 112]

and Your point is? I've taken tests for free (in the 1980's) I've taken tests In My state and yours and others as well That I've paid 25, 50 100 dollars just for the privilege, of Taking the test... These cities and towns have born the brunt of such testing for years and Often times just to have someone Work there for 6 weeks until they get a call from East Padooka, and they leave

when The City or town Invested often thousands of dollars in the hiring process, maybe The Taxpayers want serious commitment ?!? I dont know I just figured I would share the opening because I know Lots of guys who would KILL to start a life and be on the job somewhere...

I took 3 FrEe tests 2 FD and One dispatcher in the same week in 1985, When Interviewed for the dispatchers job I was up front with Both the deputy of Police and Deputy of Fire, Look I am testing if thats an issue, so be it I was hired and worked 3 years and 8 months before getting a letter to report Monday @ 0800 (The Police Deputy) was The dispatch Supervisor says Geez they didnt give you much time....to give notice did they... NO chief they used the same system you used letter recieved Friday at 4 pm to report 0800 monday... so he said hmm Yeah I guess so ....

Look at it this way, there are Many locations in Westchester & Putnam that only allow residents of the town, village Hamlet or whatever you wanna call them, while others play other games... here's a chance, you choose to take it or Not ... I certainly don't care what you do... Maybe Thats The City of Torrington's Game to weed out folks...

It is what It is Nothing is right for everyone...

Edited November 24, 2014 by BFD389RET

[Ladder44 73]

We cover 42 sq miles 35,000 people, id say 70% of calls are within the same "downtown" 12 sq miles, We cover Route 8 as well, We have 2 stations, HQ and north end, 13 a shift, 4 on eng and 4 on ladder at HQ and 4 on eng at north end, contract says we can go down to minimal of 11, subsequently they'll take that 1st spot off the ladder then the HQ eng, 1 in the SUV as shift commander, work a 3 on 3 off schedule, go to minimal medicals (unconscious, seizures, codes) or any other things dispatch EMDs as serious, If there's a fire in the city you go to work, theres no waititng aroundo to grow in alarms, 2nd alarm gets 17 guys called back, ( must live within 20 mins of HQ within in 1 year of employment), we are the only carrer dept in the area, next closest is Waterbury and Bristol and they're not up until something like 4-5 alarms, we rely on volunteer dept from surrounding areas as mutual aid and city coverage.

Couple pics from a link from last weeks fire.

http://www.flashoverimages.com/CONNECTICUT/2014-Incidents/TORRINGTON-CT-2nd-Alarm-404-Ma/i-7WGJHLG

Edited November 25, 2014 by Ladder44