I tested the first day (Sunday) and test officials told the group only 108 showed up to test. It was surprising the number of applicants that missed the opportunity.
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I tested the first day (Sunday) and test officials told the group only 108 showed up to test. It was surprising the number of applicants that missed the opportunity.
I was there Sunday too. From what they said there were 180 scheduled for Sunday and 200 for Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by senrab78
Does anyone have any info on CFDs pension? I've searched but havent found anything.
I think the total amount of test takers was around 230 for 30 positions. I'm use to testing against 800 people for 3 positions. Crazy...
Look up South Carolina Police officer retirement system. We fall under the PORS program. It was 26 years at 52% of your 12 highest quarters earnings. No medical paid either, the program will be different for you compared to guys already on the jobQuote:
Originally Posted by PPH
Looks like emails went out regarding test scores and interviews.
Thanks for the info, I found the most current info. Looks like the multiplier is still 2.14% per year, but its now for the 20 highest quarters earnings. What do you mean by "no medical paid either"?Quote:
Originally Posted by CFD11
Who else is coming back for an interview?
Mine is the 30th
No Sh*t 20 quarters now that sucks. What I mean by no medical is that the Department, City, and State upon retirement do not help with your medical insurance. Most retirees are spending like 2,000 dollars a year for medical insurance. I actually think that quote is low though, for the life of me I can't remember what one of our old Capts said he was paying for health insurance but it was astronomical and I can say that I am pretty sure it was higher than 2k. Just so you guys know they are releasing the numbers that are going to interview. I can say one thing and that is this is the easiest hiring portion you will ever see. They have 28 spots and not a lot of people going to interview. Next shift they are doing interview training for the guys doing the interviews.Quote:
Originally Posted by PPH
Sounds like its the same down here. My Lt is a few years from retirement and looked into medical insurance for him and is wife, he was quoted about $900 a month. As far as pay while your on and after retirement, do most find it a suffucient amount to live off of? I know most guys have 2nd jobs, but is it because they want to or because they have to? Will there much opportunity for OT once this class goes on shhift?Quote:
Originally Posted by CFD11
Sounds like they are interviewing 112 from the email they sent me. Seems like great odds! One thing I notice on the bottom of the email about the interview was the following: "You should plan on approximately 1 and 1/2 hours for the interview process." Do they really take that long? Is it more than just an interview? All the interviews I've had have been no longer than 20-30 minutes.Quote:
Originally Posted by CFD11
I'm going down to interview on Saturday, 29th.
Hey PPH,
I'm not a FF but I know a few here in the Carolina's and a few in FL. In my area (I'm in NC) many FF's work a 2nd job because A. they have the time to do so, and B. because they need the extra income. There's a pretty big difference (unfortuantely) in pay and retirement systems between FL and the Carolina's. I know a couple FF's in FL and they do not have to work a 2nd job because their pay is very good. One in Central FL has a base of $52k plus OT opportunities, and the other works for a large county in South FL so his pay is considerably higher.
As far as retirement, I can only go by what my friends tell me or from what I've researched on line. It's usually somewhere around 55% after 30 yrs around here (NC) and it looks like SC is around the same. Around here, only Charlotte has a retirement system that can compare to FL's. FL's retirement system is awesome. But the chances of getting a job in FL are tougher than up here, so I chose to pursue up here. Good luck to you.
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I also enjoy the better quality of life that NC and SC can offer. In MY opinion.
PS- like I said, I am not a FF yet, but I've done quite a bit of research.
Yeah, I'm with a county department in Central FL. The pay isn’t as good as what you mentioned, but the state retirement lets you retire with 75% of you highest five years after 25 years of service if you’re in the pension plan. They have an Investment plan as well which is what I'm in from previous employment and it doesn’t even come close to comparing to the pension plan. I'm basically stuck in the investment plan, and that’s part of the reason why I'm looking for employment elsewhere, preferably out of state.Quote:
Originally Posted by Want2BAFF.
Back on topic....did anyone receive a reply after emailing to confirm your interview appointment?
I didn't receive any kind of confirmation when I replied.
OK, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by proofyeq
A few questions on the academy:
Where is it?
Is it live in?
Is it the same academy the neighboring departments go through? Thanks in advance
The academy is in the city and is located at 2156 milford St. The academy is not live in, but must guys that are from out of the area are allowed to stay in one of the houses near the tower until they can get a place of there own. No our recruit school is a legit, pt every day, hard recruit school. The surrounding areas and a lot of the state don't do recruit schools. They send their people to an in house program at the state fire academy and then that is considered acceptable. The classes you will receive are still SC fire academy classes though, so that ensures that the recruits are certified at the IFSAC level.Quote:
Originally Posted by cafslover
The academy is in the city and is located at 2156 milford St. The academy is not live in, but must guys that are from out of the area are allowed to stay in one of the houses near the tower until they can get a place of there own. No our recruit school is a legit, pt every day, hard recruit school. The surrounding areas and a lot of the state don't do recruit schools. They send their people to an in house program at the state fire academy and then that is considered acceptable. The classes you will receive are still SC fire academy classes though, so that ensures that the recruits are certified at the IFSAC level.Quote:
Originally Posted by cafslover