Orange County Fire Rescue (Florida)

[VESmedic]

i just called today to update my app and she told me the jan class is already filled the next one will be in the end of feb march or april there not sure yet

hmmm really? they told me something different today to be honest, they said they don't know who will be in what class and when it will start....thats strange...

[kevnaz1]

thats what i said, and i asked if i pass everything will it be on time for the jan class and she said oh no that class is on the 12 and its full then she went on to tell me if i pass everything it will be the next class after. Then again these people never get it right seems like everytime i call its some thing diff.

[SNAKEdr80]

thats what i said, and i asked if i pass everything will it be on time for the jan class and she said oh no that class is on the 12 and its full then she went on to tell me if i pass everything it will be the next class after. Then again these people never get it right seems like everytime i call its some thing diff.

I called yesterday and got a different story as well. She told me that they had 2 classes going in jan . One on the 8th and 22nd. And the were both filled. The next one would be end of feb or march. But when I called the time before she told me I had passed everything and was set the take the psych and medical but didn't know when she would be scheduling them. So I'm confused.....

[kevnaz1]

i guess they just dont know yet i just hope its soon

[Akcrowe]

I heard they are talking hiring freeze! Good luck!

[VESmedic]

I heard they are talking hiring freeze! Good luck!

and who/where did yid you hear this from?

[Akcrowe]

I heard this from a Lieutenant that has worked there for over 20 years and is involved with the employment process. From what I hear they are picking up the ones who are completely done with the process and then implementing a hiring freeze.

[VESmedic]

I heard this from a Lieutenant that has worked there for over 20 years and is involved with the employment process. From what I hear they are picking up the ones who are completely done with the process and then implementing a hiring freeze.

well, im done with the process minus the chiefs interview, does that count? haha

[SNAKEdr80]

well, im done with the process minus the chiefs interview, does that count? haha

That's what I'm saying..... I've only got the psych and medical left. What about that? So close.....

[Akcrowe]

I wouldn't sweat it if you are already in the process, I know they are desprite for medics. It may just be talk, but the way the economy is who knows! Hope it is just a rumor. Good luck!

[kevnaz1]

yeah same with me im all done . i can understand if they stop testing but once you pass the poly they should not freeze you thats crazy. well i hope i hear something soon

[GoCanes4]

I called in today to see where I stood in the process. I was informed that they are having a hiring freeze and that all the people that have completed most of the process will be placed in a hiring pool and then possibly called when they start hiring again.

[GoCanes4]

I called up today to see where I stood in the hiring process. They told me that they are having a hiring freeze and that the remaining applicants will be placed in a hiring pool. She said they will call from the hiring pool when they decide to hire again.

[kevnaz1]

well called today and got a straight answer ocfrd is now under a hiring freeze theyre last interviews for this process will be the 6th and 7th of jan they are not sure how many or who but if you dont get called by then you will be put in a pool for the next in line

[Akcrowe]

Guess my information was correct.

[VESmedic]

well, if your a medic, and you're done with the process, I would think you have a good shot. I'm sure all of you that went through the process realized how desperate they were for medics. This is the first time they have given preference to medics from my understanding.

i called yesterday and was told something along the same lines. I was told by human resources they will be calling people for interviews next week. Good luck to all of you!

[GoCanes4]

That's what they told me as well yesterday, that all remaining applicants will be placed in a pool. I've completed the interview but still have the medical and psych. left, and they told me I will be placed in the pool.

[SNAKEdr80]

What if you're FF/EMT? Anyone know if they'll be hiring any if they're done with the process. Or if it's just Medics right now.

[kevnaz1]

did any one get a call i called the head of hiring charles welch he told me that 12 got hired out of 64 there were going to hire they are not bringing anyone else on until mayor says otherwise they are going to cut down on manpower going from 4 man engines to 3 and they might try to bring on 20 more in april but they have to justify it and its a very little try

[GoCanes4]

I haven't heard from Orange County in weeks. I got all the way through the Chief interview. I called when I heard about the hiring freeze and they said I would be placed on a list for when they open up hiring again.