Philadelphia 2011

[BigGriffC12]

My buddy said that those who get bumped to the spring will have to re-do the whole process all over again. (orientation, interview, medical). So are we first in line? like they take EVERYONE who didn't make in these 2 classes first? then whoever is left they pick more from the list? or are we just at the mercy of the man again? I doubt the only people who know for sure aren't on the forums but just throwing it out there.

Also, I mean, for me, the doctor, said I had 6 months or else the physical didn't count, so if I lose my weight a week after these classes start, do I have to go and retake the medical (pending I pass everything else)?

[NorfPhilly]

Christ this is gonna be close.....I'm in the single digits 200's.

[deadbear271]

See you wackers in the spring ... good luck again to everyone getting letters

[BigGriffC12]

Christ this is gonna be close.....I'm in the single digits 200's.

Keep your head up..you made it this far. You've made it further then literally thousands of other people. Everything will work out.

[BigGriffC12]

See you wackers in the spring ... good luck again to everyone getting letters

I believe the correct spelling is wHacker.

[the shadow]

My buddy said that those who get bumped to the spring will have to re-do the whole process all over again. (orientation, interview, medical). So are we first in line? like they take EVERYONE who didn't make in these 2 classes first? then whoever is left they pick more from the list? or are we just at the mercy of the man again? I doubt the only people who know for sure aren't on the forums but just throwing it out there.

Also, I mean, for me, the doctor, said I had 6 months or else the physical didn't count, so if I lose my weight a week after these classes start, do I have to go and retake the medical (pending I pass everything else)?

I heard the opposite, that you wouldn't have to redo anything if you went through the entire process. I hope your buddy is wrong for the sake of others lol.

[NorfPhilly]

You WILL have to redo the entire process.

I went through this when the city had the requirement that you have 1 year inside city limits before appointment. I got a call when the idiot doing my background realized that my issue date on my license was only a few months earlier. Needless to say I had been interviewed, passed the physical and background checks and was fitted for gear WITH a letter inviting me to class. Gotta call from HR 3 days before telling me "Sorry, but you have to decline till the next class".

I ended up doing everything again. EVERY.... SINGLE.... THING!

only advise... grin and bear it.

Yeah but you can prove that otherwise through utility bills and what not. I never changed my license, but had a card from PENNDOT showing my current address. Why spend the money for a new pic, when you can carry two cards...

You didn't fight it? I would've had lease paperwork, bills, etc

[BigGriffC12]

Yeah but you can prove that otherwise through utility bills and what not. I never changed my license, but had a card from PENNDOT showing my current address. Why spend the money for a new pic, when you can carry two cards...

You didn't fight it? I would've had lease paperwork, bills, etc

Penndot doesn't issue a new photo license when you change address...They issue that yellow card with your new addy and you have to show that with your license. Then when your actual picture license expires they update the addy on that.

I moved 2 years ago, a year after updating my picture license once home from the army, and all through this process I had to dig out and show that flimsy yellow paper.

[BigGriffC12]

You WILL have to redo the entire process.

I went through this when the city had the requirement that you have 1 year inside city limits before appointment. I got a call when the idiot doing my background realized that my issue date on my license was only a few months earlier. Needless to say I had been interviewed, passed the physical and background checks and was fitted for gear WITH a letter inviting me to class. Gotta call from HR 3 days before telling me "Sorry, but you have to decline till the next class".

I ended up doing everything again. EVERY.... SINGLE.... THING!

only advise... grin and bear it.

That boggles my mind. Like, why didn't they do that when they checked your yellow book before your interview and then question it during your interview. Some people man.

[BigGuyPhilly]

There is still hope for you guys that haven't heard anything yet. Heard from a reliable source that as of early last week, there were only 47 names submitted to the Fire Academy for starting the 1st class on Sept. 10 (looking for 80). Seems that background investigations are bumping many. The way the city HR works, you might get a call on Friday, Sept. 7th and told to show up on the 10th.

[PFD186187]

There is still hope for you guys that haven't heard anything yet. Heard from a reliable source that as of early last week, there were only 47 names submitted to the Fire Academy for starting the 1st class on Sept. 10 (looking for 80). Seems that background investigations are bumping many. The way the city HR works, you might get a call on Friday, Sept. 7th and told to show up on the 10th.

Bigguyphilly, how reliable is your source? I like what your saying but just confused because someone else on here a page back said the class was already picked with 30 vets and 50 non vets... I hope your right and he is wrong...

[BigGriffC12]

There is still hope for you guys that haven't heard anything yet. Heard from a reliable source that as of early last week, there were only 47 names submitted to the Fire Academy for starting the 1st class on Sept. 10 (looking for 80). Seems that background investigations are bumping many. The way the city HR works, you might get a call on Friday, Sept. 7th and told to show up on the 10th.

Your on the job and I trust your word..but yea..someone said they called personnel and they got told 50 and 30 for the 10th already..so its already filled..

[BigGriffC12]

I thought ALL backgrounds were done by now..I mean, it can't take that long. Can it? The lady didn't ask me ANYTHING durring my interview concerning my yellow book...

[BigGriffC12]

If they can't get enough people to fill 2 classes..I assume they will just postpone the 1 class?

[Wifey2Bigfire]

If they can't get enough people to fill 2 classes..I assume they will just postpone the 1 class?

Big griff it will just Mean they will burn through the list even faster!!

Thanks big guy that makes sense when they told people for every 2 they hire 1! Appreciate the info

[MaxmorrellFirefighter]

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[BigGuyPhilly]

Bigguyphilly, how reliable is your source? I like what your saying but just confused because someone else on here a page back said the class was already picked with 30 vets and 50 non vets... I hope your right and he is wrong...

Reliable, inside info. Remember, this info was as of a week ago. I don't know when HR gave the 50 and 30 number out. Plus this is not from HR but rather from inside the PFD.

[BigGuyPhilly]

If they can't get enough people to fill 2 classes..I assume they will just postpone the 1 class?

No. They will continue to work to fill both classes. The PFD has no control over how fast HR works. As I said, there very will be last minute notifications. I have also seen classes filled out after they have already started. Not much to miss the first week, mostly taking care of administrative business.

[PFD186187]

Well hopefully this is all good news for all of us NON vets....

[BigGriffC12]

No. They will continue to work to fill both classes. The PFD has no control over how fast HR works. As I said, there very will be last minute notifications. I have also seen classes filled out after they have already started. Not much to miss the first week, mostly taking care of administrative business.

So, if on September 10th rolls around, and they have 40 people good to go, but they need 80..how long into the academy do they allow people to come in? 1 week? 3 weeks? a month? and then they just catch you up?

Reason being, I need to lose X amount of pounds in what is about 10 days (before the 14th) now, if they will let me come in 2 or 3 weeks into the class..and fast track me, I'll go hard. I don't want to risk hurting myself if they already have people lined up you know? But if I can squeeze in, then I'll do what I have to do...Already gave myself a kidney stone and was in the ER..so, not like I'm worried about that...