Polk County Fire part time openings

[mikelinkins]

Mr. Linkins, do you know how many people are they taking to test for the positions? Thanks for all your information...

We ordered 110 tests. The last time we did this, we had about a 10% "no show" rate, but we are ready for everyone on the list in case we get a full turnout.

[FFIT863]

We ordered 110 tests. The last time we did this, we had about a 10% "no show" rate, but we are ready for everyone on the list in case we get a full turnout.

Thanks again for your answer.. Do you know what will be covered on the test.. I am assuming IFTSA 4th edition for fire and possibly brady 9th for EMT.. Will it be 50 fire and 50 emt questions or a different format?

[n8dgstylee]

Does anyone know how or when we will be notified of our Polk test results?

[IvanDRios]

when i handed in the test the guy told me it could take 2-3 weeks. they need to send the tests out to california to get graded.

[mikelinkins]

I don't recall it taking that long the last time. Good question though. I'll try and find out for sure. I heard that 84 tested out of the 110 applicants, so the odds are improving.

[FFIT863]

I don't recall it taking that long the last time. Good question though. I'll try and find out for sure. I heard that 84 tested out of the 110 applicants, so the odds are improving.

Thanks for all the information.. Do you know if the top 15 will be taken or will there be more of a narrowing down or picking process?

[IvanDRios]

good question and whats the hiring process do we do a physical once we are picked?

[owenscott]

I think i might have been first one done. I had an appointment and had to go fast. I think i still did OK. Anybody beat 40 minutes?

PS and for the girl who was next to me ... did you hear from lake county?? i do a PAT next week.

[IvanDRios]

i took about 2 hours Math was not my best subject in High School. I took the lake county exam as well. It was like if all the questions asked were the non highlighted stuff in my book lol. But oh well now i know not to just go over the highlighted stuff i did in school

[VESmedic]

i took about 2 hours Math was not my best subject in High School. I took the lake county exam as well. It was like if all the questions asked were the non highlighted stuff in my book lol. But oh well now i know not to just go over the highlighted stuff i did in school

For those of you who took Lake countys test, everyone who is moving on to the agility has already been called. Just letting everyone know so you aren't sitting around "in the dark" wondering whats going on with the process...

[mikelinkins]

Thanks for all the information.. Do you know if the top 15 will be taken or will there be more of a narrowing down or picking process?

They should call in more than the top 15, but I may be wrong. I'm working steady on the four EMS ambulances to fire transfer right now.

We don't do a PAT at this time, just a firefighter physical through our wellness center and a driving / background check.

I think Chief Cash wants us to look at more than 15. He's working on a plan that might increase the number we need slightly.

[FFIT863]

They should call in more than the top 15, but I may be wrong. I'm working steady on the four EMS ambulances to fire transfer right now.

We don't do a PAT at this time, just a firefighter physical through our wellness center and a driving / background check.

I think Chief Cash wants us to look at more than 15. He's working on a plan that might increase the number we need slightly.

Thanks again for the updates... What will be the next step in the process? A panel interview type situation?

That's very exciting news about the ALS merger coming to fruition... Would it be beneficial to mention I am nearly completed with medic school if I make it to an interview? I just didn't know if that would help or hurt my chance at the position...

[n8dgstylee]

Has anyone heard from Polk yet?

[owenscott]

I have not ... anybody else?

Oh yeah to the guys at the other table who said "no way ..." when i got up after completing the test ..... yeah, i was done that fast.

[mikelinkins]

Personnel has the scores. It should not be much longer.

[IvanDRios]

has anyone heard anything today?? i havent :-/

[mikelinkins]

Now Personnel wants to call a meeting. I'm not exactly sure what they want to talk about, but I'm sure it will slow the process down even more.

Sorry this is taking so long.

[FFIT863]

Now Personnel wants to call a meeting. I'm not exactly sure what they want to talk about, but I'm sure it will slow the process down even more.

Sorry this is taking so long.

We know it's not your fault.. Thanks for all the information and updates.. Hopefully we all find something out soon!

[IvanDRios]

not your fault thank again for all your info!

[IvanDRios]

anyone heard anything yet?