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BLACKDOG

#90
February 10, 2008, 01:25:46 AM
Quote from: sillywilly on February 10, 2008, 01:11:17 AM
the 18th at 10

since its a 4 hour drive im heading up sunday and getting a room... then i get to come home and graduate from my cdf 67 class which is basically an academy

awesome!!  you practicing and studying up for the interview?
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

Doof

#91
February 10, 2008, 01:55:50 AM
o yeah. we did mock interviews in the 67 class and that was with two of my instructors that i have been around for the past month and i was still nervous as all hell. when i walked in and shook their hands i forgot my name for a few seconds. i felt hella stupid

BLACKDOG

#92
February 10, 2008, 02:16:37 AM
Quote from: sillywilly on February 10, 2008, 01:55:50 AM
o yeah. we did mock interviews in the 67 class and that was with two of my instructors that i have been around for the past month and i was still nervous as all hell. when i walked in and shook their hands i forgot my name for a few seconds. i felt hella stupid

:yesnod:  thats the way it goes.

Find someone that is in the fire service, that has a similar personality, and see if they'll work with you on interviews.  I worked with a ret. captain for like 34 months, interviewed 2-3 times during thattime frame, and bombed them all.  Started working with a different ret. capt, worked with him for about a month, interviewed once, and got hired.  The tricks and tidbits that he shared were exactly what I needed.  The first guy was helpful, but due to his personality, his tips just didn't help.  FYI, when you're preparing, do a lot of studying up on the area that the station is at.  Showing knowledge of the area and working it in shows initiative, and real interest in the specific job.  If you want some study tips/ interview tips, I've got a bunch of stuff written down that I can pull out and send to you in a pm.  :thumbs:
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

Doof

#93
February 13, 2008, 08:15:33 AM
Quote from: BLACKDOG on February 10, 2008, 02:16:37 AM
I've got a bunch of stuff written down that I can pull out and send to you in a pm.  :thumbs:
that would be huge... if you dont mind doing that i would really appreciate it.

good news from the class last night. we are doing the tulare(sp) drill which is a one man 300ft. hoselay w/ charged line off the engine. to complete the class we have to be able to do it under 10 minutes. the first time i tried it on saturday i got 1120 and could hardly walk after for while and wasnt feeling to hot for a a few hours. last night we did it again, and i got 820. i was flying, it felt so good i was stoked. when i finished my intructor was like, o :pokinit:, you ready for your time. he showed me and was soooo stoked for me. a 3 minute cut is HUGE. i was so happy i could have done it again, but didnt cause i would have prob spent 20 minutes on it lol.... thought i would share the good news of kicking ass in that hose lay drill

steveco.

#94
February 13, 2008, 07:11:34 PM
have you passed the bittle yet? try that.. tons of fun..
Let's put a smile on that face!

Doof

#95
February 13, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
bittle???

BLACKDOG

#96
February 15, 2008, 12:35:37 PM
Quote from: sillywilly on February 13, 2008, 07:13:05 PM
bittle???

Its actually the biddle fire test.  It is very similar to the CPAT, with a few different events, and different time frames. :thumbs:


Sillwilly, I PMd you those interview techniques.
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

abriel68

#97
February 15, 2008, 12:54:14 PM
hey just found your guyses thread, i got my interview the 9th of march for MMU im up in CEN CAL. i applied for the monterey unit down there cuz my bro works down there i figured it would be sick to work the summer in monterey. if you guys wanna help me out with some interview tips that would be sweeeet!! this is my first interview for seasonal, so i need all i can get... i missed out on that 67 hr class they offered.

Doof

#98
February 16, 2008, 05:59:02 PM
went to my cert class today and tested on the tulare drill... cut my time down again. another minute and some change. went from 11:20 down to 8:20 down to 7:10 :woohoo: i am good to go for graduation of this class, just a matter of taking the written portion and getting at least 70% and its a done deal. cert in hand and next step is HAZMAT FRO, and thats it. then job time, and then the countless certs that pertain with the job :woohoo: and leaving tomorrow for my interview on monday. getting a room for the night and then coming home. wish me luck :crossed:

thanks again jason for all the interview tips :thumbs:

BLACKDOG

#99
February 16, 2008, 09:27:49 PM
Quote from: sillywilly on February 16, 2008, 05:59:02 PM
went to my cert class today and tested on the tulare drill... cut my time down again. another minute and some change. went from 11:20 down to 8:20 down to 7:10 :woohoo: i am good to go for graduation of this class, just a matter of taking the written portion and getting at least 70% and its a done deal. cert in hand and next step is HAZMAT FRO, and thats it. then job time, and then the countless certs that pertain with the job :woohoo: and leaving tomorrow for my interview on monday. getting a room for the night and then coming home. wish me luck :crossed:

thanks again jason for all the interview tips :thumbs:

:usa:  No problem bro, best of luck to ya!
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

Doof

#100
February 19, 2008, 02:49:17 PM
just got two more interviews :woohoo:

got one for Mendocino on the 6th
and one for Humboldt-del norte on the 14th

super stoked :wiggle:

Doof

#101
February 19, 2008, 02:50:11 PM
o and BD, your tips helped a lot, i got ranked at 80% and placed in the rank 2

:thumbs:

BLACKDOG

#102
February 19, 2008, 05:06:52 PM
Quote from: sillywilly on February 19, 2008, 02:50:11 PM
o and BD, your tips helped a lot, i got ranked at 80% and placed in the rank 2

:thumbs:
Congrats!!  Glad to hear it!!  :thumbs:  Also, the more interviews you do, the more practice you get, and the better you'll do :yesnod:
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

Doof

#103
February 19, 2008, 09:56:23 PM
yeah im stoked. the first one went good, and hopefully the next two go even better

Doof

#104
April 10, 2008, 11:16:26 AM
hey jason....

in the academy did you guys go over pump opps?

like engine pressure, drafting, relay pumping and all the math to go with?

BLACKDOG

#105
April 10, 2008, 12:18:54 PM
Quote from: sillywilly on April 10, 2008, 11:16:26 AM
hey jason....

in the academy did you guys go over pump opps?

like engine pressure, drafting, relay pumping and all the math to go with?

Some, not much though.  We've got a sepearate training course we take after 3 years on the dept, to qualify to operate the equipment, and that is all covered in there.  We learned the basics, but thats about it.  We did learn a bit more in wildland, just due to using the float pumps, drafting, and relay pumps, but overall ,we didn't cover much.  If you have any specific questions or anything about it though, feel free to ask and I can get the answer for ya :thumbs:
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

steveco.

#106
May 14, 2008, 10:08:26 PM
Almost done Rio Hondo's Wildland Fire Academy.  1 week left till we start going out on rotation. Hopefully i'll make the roadrunner crew this season. it's looking to be interesting fire season with all these fires so early in the season..

been hazmat certed
       Cpr certed
       S-190
       S-130
       Pack tested and passed..
Let's put a smile on that face!

Doof

#107
May 15, 2008, 10:42:05 AM
anybody know where i can get my S-212 feller license?

BLACKDOG

#108
May 15, 2008, 10:52:37 AM
Quote from: sillywilly on May 15, 2008, 10:42:05 AM
anybody know where i can get my S-212 feller license?

call CDF, or one of the shot crews.  They don't put them on very often, and not for very many people.  I'm not even sure you can just go get it.  I could be wrong, but I think you have to put some time in first.  If you work a few seasons (mabye even one) they'll put you through it themselves. 

One of the girls in my class was a sawyer, she said that they would put on the faller classes prior to the start of the season, when they still have projects going on.  Do the project and the class at the same time. 
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

abriel68

#109
June 18, 2008, 05:05:11 PM
does anyone know where i can get a 67 hr class cert? im here in central california i dont mind driving. thanks!

Doof

#110
June 18, 2008, 05:09:12 PM
call tehama county headquarters

thats where i got mine at. it wont be until next jan though prob... give them a shout and get on the list early

abriel68

#111
June 18, 2008, 05:10:22 PM
do you have a phone number by any chance? thanks alot i would love to get one now but i doubt i'll be able to get into a class this late in the fire season.

Doof

#112
June 18, 2008, 05:16:49 PM
pm sent


i doubt youll be able to get a class this late plus the season already started so they arent really looking for new guys right now

BLACKDOG

#113
June 18, 2008, 05:22:18 PM
Quote from: abriel68 on June 18, 2008, 05:05:11 PM
does anyone know where i can get a 67 hr class cert? im here in central california i dont mind driving. thanks!

some community colleges teach it, might check around your area.  Just call CDF (Calfire now, I guess :dunno: ) , you can go to their website, and find all the info you need :thumbs:
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

abriel68

#114
June 18, 2008, 05:23:43 PM
i checked cdf's website but under their training link there was nothing about basic wildland firefighting or a 67 hr class. ill look into the community colleges though thanks alot

BLACKDOG

#115
June 18, 2008, 07:19:46 PM
Quote from: abriel68 on June 18, 2008, 05:23:43 PM
i checked cdf's website but under their training link there was nothing about basic wildland firefighting or a 67 hr class. ill look into the community colleges though thanks alot

Call one of the stations near you.  They should be able to hep you out. :thumbs:
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent

Slolyfe

#116
June 18, 2008, 08:07:43 PM
Looks like you have got a ton of advice already but if you need any more pm me your number and we can talk. Ive worked for three depts and currently landed the dream spot for a big municiple dept. Good luck to everyone trying to get hired and be safe out there.
You'll never take me alive

steveco.

#117
June 19, 2008, 12:44:12 AM
yea be safe this season.. stay hydrated it's gonna be a hot one..
Let's put a smile on that face!

abriel68

#118
January 26, 2009, 08:46:15 PM
anyone know of any 67hr class this year?? im in central valley, there was one but it got cancelled, any one have any info??? thanks alot.

BLACKDOG

#119
January 26, 2009, 09:54:29 PM
Quote from: abriel68 on January 26, 2009, 08:46:15 PM
anyone know of any 67hr class this year?? im in central valley, there was one but it got cancelled, any one have any info??? thanks alot.

Most likely too late, classes have most likely already started.  You might still be able to find one open though :crossed:  That being said, same advice as last year, call a couple of CDF stations, ask them about it, and call your community colleges
:usa: Its better to die on your feet than live on your knees :usa:

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free. "

"I don't believe in a government that protects us from ourselves."
              -Ronald Reagan

Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent
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