M.E.S.H. Test

[dieseldinosaur]

The M.E.S.H test is a test used by a number of departments in both Broward and Miami in which they compile a list and hire off of for the position of firefighter/emt and paramedic. The test is not actually held by the department but an outside entity. BSO stands for Browards Sheriff Office and this whole post is in reference to a number of us testing and interviewing with them. Some recieved a conditional job offer for this fire department.

[CodyK]

The M.E.S.H test is a test used by a number of departments in both Broward and Miami in which they compile a list and hire off of for the position of firefighter/emt and paramedic. The test is not actually held by the department but an outside entity. BSO stands for Browards Sheriff Office and this whole post is in reference to a number of us testing and interviewing with them. Some recieved a conditional job offer for this fire department.

Thanks man. I'm green to applying. Just graduated fire in December. Not looking forward to this part of the process

[Silent8404]

Thanks man. I'm green to applying. Just graduated fire in December. Not looking forward to this part of the process

I'll tell you what, the applying for jobs with testing and everything that goes along with it is like a full time job. Enjoy the process, I promise there are jobs out there. I was chosen 3 times in 2011 so believe me there are jobs out there. Good luck applying.

[jeff0828]

Yeah the MESH test is legit. I scored 99 on fire and 100 on medics with a 3:18 PAT time and I got called from 3 or 4 depts. I'm now working, and it was definitely worth the wait

[Silent8404]

I scored pretty much the same and wasn't contacted by departments who contacted people i know who scored well under me. Weird way they pick who they contact but still worth it.

[dieseldinosaur]

Has anyone here who recieved a conditional offer heard anything yet? I heard that there going to be putting on 20 people but haven't got a call! Was curious if anyone started their background check yet?

[JAG084]

Anyone here anything on bso?

[MCDivision]

Did anyone get their new 2012 scores? Word is the departments have them and will be contacting high scores pretty soon.

[Ebstingray]

Got mine today in the mail. Which departments are hiring this year?

[gmedic]

Guys I was wondering I scored a 88 on my medic and a 84 on my fire is that a good enough score to even be considered for any dept?

[jwan305]

What I have heard from people who have been hired is that you have to be in the top 90's or perfect.

Then again I scored 100,98,96 last year and didn't get anything out of it. My scores are still good this year so we'll see. But you never know man. If you'd like you can always retest and try to score higher.

Good luck!

[michaelsm13]

Not to be harsh but i scored better and didnt get contacted last year. There is always hope you never know

[MiamiMedic11]

I just received a letter from Hallandale Beach. Anyone have any insight? My scores were 88 on both the fire and paramedic written and 100 on the practical.

[FFRANCE]

Yeah man i just got a letter. Is it a Good dept?

[gmedic]

I received a letter also And they are a small dept so either you get lucky or you better know someone cause they usually hire 1-4 people

[MCDivision]

A department will contact people pretty quickly after the MESH results come out usually to establish an eligibility list, even if they don't have the need to hire at the current moment. Usually the smaller departments hire fewer but also the process is a lot quicker.

All of the departments that use MESH decide how they want to use it to hire. A majority of FD's decide to contact those who score highest on the medic written, others want PAT times under 3:00 minutes, some want 100's on megacodes. It the FD's decision on who/why they contact you.

Some may call you in for interview right away. Some use a lottery system. Others want you to attend an orientation or just come in to City hall to pick up an application not available through the cities website.

There will aways be "how did he get hired and I didn't. I scored better than him" but you are hoping to work for a FD and not that they are hoping for you to work for them. It's shady and it sucks but there's nothing you can do about it except keep studying, training, clean records and preparing yourself to get that call or email.

There is good news for you that didn't score as high as you would have hoped. There has been some rumors and some FD's are considering going a little lower on the scoring list to hire Part-time FF's. Overtime pay has been killing finances for some cities and Part timers would eliminate that. It's a part time job but it is paid, gives you experience and a possibility of becoming full time status.

I know that MESH works because someone in my family got hired off it in the past with no experience but did have very good scores.

Keep the hope alive.

[jwan305]

So in other words your score doesn't really matter all that much.

Hallandale Beach decided to only call people who took the 2012 Mesh Test.
Apparently the test has changed much since 2011-2012 even though the text used was exactly the same. So if you carried over your scores from last year you wont be getting a letter in the mail. Regardless if your scored straight 100s.


Good luck.

[jcb343]

when are they going to release the scores for this past 2013 MESH exam?