Will this hurt me - Firehouse Forums

414dvfd · 01-17-2003, 09:07 PM

If you have an other than honorable discharge from the military how will it affect the chances of employment as a firefighter?

CaptBob · 01-17-2003, 10:38 PM

Why was it less than honorable?

Captain Bob

DaSharkie · 01-18-2003, 10:17 AM

In the past I have found most people have absolutely no idea how read the DD-214 and usually miss the discharge type. They also have no idea as to what the different discharge types are. The exception being a Bad Conduct or Dishonorable discharge because I think those two phrases stand out like a sore thumb on the sheet.

That being said, I do believe that after 6 minths of being discharged you can appeal to the VA (I think) to have the discharge type upgraded to honorable. You may wish to look into it.

SPFDRum · 01-18-2003, 10:42 AM

If you have a General Discharge, you can, after 6 month's appeal to have it upgraded to an Honorable. During that time though, you need to be free from trouble with the law, including DUI's. Contact your county Verterans Service Officer and they can get the paperwork started. A VFW club or Legion club can help in finding them.
Discharges kind of relate as such:

Honorable-hired from the military for a better job, good employee.
General-Laid off; immaturity, below average work performance record.
Other than Honorable-fired; misdemeanor offenses, drugs, stupidity.
Dishonorable-convicted felon.

01-17-2003, 09:07 PM	#1
414dvfd MembersZone Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Petersburg, Virginia Posts: 4	Will this hurt me If you have an other than honorable discharge from the military how will it affect the chances of employment as a firefighter?

01-17-2003, 10:38 PM	#2
CaptBob Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 1,932	What? Why was it less than honorable? Captain Bob

01-18-2003, 10:17 AM	#3
DaSharkie Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 4,335	In the past I have found most people have absolutely no idea how read the DD-214 and usually miss the discharge type. They also have no idea as to what the different discharge types are. The exception being a Bad Conduct or Dishonorable discharge because I think those two phrases stand out like a sore thumb on the sheet. That being said, I do believe that after 6 minths of being discharged you can appeal to the VA (I think) to have the discharge type upgraded to honorable. You may wish to look into it. __________________ Minister of bitterness and cynicism - I.A.C.O.J. - EMS division The borrower is slave to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 - No longer a slave 10/5/2009 "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session." - New York Judge Gideon Tucker "As Americans we must always remember that we all have a common enemy, an enemy that is dangerous, powerful and relentless. I refer, of course, to the federal government." - Dave Barry www.daveramsey.com www.clarkhoward.com www.cannondale.com www.heritage.org www.t4r.org

01-18-2003, 10:42 AM	#4
SPFDRum Truckie Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: St Paul, MN Posts: 1,723	If you have a General Discharge, you can, after 6 month's appeal to have it upgraded to an Honorable. During that time though, you need to be free from trouble with the law, including DUI's. Contact your county Verterans Service Officer and they can get the paperwork started. A VFW club or Legion club can help in finding them. Discharges kind of relate as such: Honorable-hired from the military for a better job, good employee. General-Laid off; immaturity, below average work performance record. Other than Honorable-fired; misdemeanor offenses, drugs, stupidity. Dishonorable-convicted felon. __________________ My posts reflect my views and opinions, not the organization I work for or my IAFF local. Some of which they may not agree. I.A.C.O.J. member Elevator Rescue Information

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)