Second Job?

[82engine]

Just wondering how many full time firefighters work a second job. (I've noticed alot in Philly seem to be self-employed roofers.) How does your work schedule fit in with your firefighting shift work? Is your employer understanding or do you have an agreement with him?

[Quint1Medic]

I work part-time for a hospital. It's a handy place to work, 'cause it's open all the time. I can pretty much go in and work whenever I want!

As for the other jobs FF's have, I think a lot of them are either self-employed tradesmen or work in fire-related (e.g. alarm companies) fields. That facilitates both scheduling and cooperation!

[chevelle ss]

Every f/f I know has some kind of second job.We work 24/72 so it is convenient.In my dept. we have 2 plumbers 2 electricians 2 pipe fitters 1 mason and a couple of contractors.

[Kissmibut]

I work both part time in a local e/r as a medic and do some roofing with a captain I work with who has his own construction company.

[Lieutenant Gonzo]

I write for a local newspaper and have an automotive detailing business on the side.

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take care and stay safe
Lt. Gonzo

[9m18]

I have two part-time jobs--- I am a fire inspector for the State Fire Marshal's office, and a fire inspector for a nearby town's department. Keeps me out of trouble--or in it--- off duty.

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[engine10_iaff12]

I have a route that I do for a local hospital putting up "body/mind" health posters for employee wellness. It's only 2 days a month and pays very well, until the price of gas skyrocketed anyways....

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G.B. Yoho (member)
IAFF Local #12
Wheeling Firefighters
Wheeling, WV.
Be Alert and Be Safe!!!!

[WOODMAN]

Work for my brother mowing lawns sometime but
mostly just stay at home spending time with
my two boys and getting in the wife's way.

[WSFDBILL]

I also work part time...work for a fire extinguisher service company....about half of our dept does work at some sort of part time work

[fireman116]

I work part time for the county ambulance as an EMT-B, a part-time 911 dispatcher, and do computer work for local companies. Works well with our 24/48 work schedule.

[Quigs]

I work part-time for a towing company my days off. Boss is real flexible, and people are always breaking down and crashing.

It's a good way to earn a little "play" money.

[eng16ine]

i work another f.d. where i live. its a mon-fri job 8-5 (yeah right)as if it ever 8-5. so i am usually working every off day from my reg 24 shift. plus emt school 2 nights a week. believe me i am just about spent. 2 f.d. jobs is just not the way to go

[NCFiremedic]

Work part time with a local Military hospital doing ACLS transfers and also cover some of the paid shifts at the combination Dept I vollie with.

[Lt. Chester]

I bartend part time -yes, even officers need PT jobs-- I can watch all the sports I want, Eat whatever want, and it's all CASH Money baby !!!! It's almost like being at the firehouse {sometimes}

[BC White]

I work for a concrete company in my fire district (5 other guy's from my department also work there).
I like it because it keeps me up on the latest in building construction, they love my schedule (24 on, 48 off), and the money is good.

[Les.H]

Had quite a few jobs as well as being on shift. Before I joined up, I served an apprenticeship as a painter & decorater. So I use to Artex ceilings. I was also a retained firefighter, a secretary to a social club, a chairman of a bowls club and now and again I would see 'Er in Doors'. She would then task me with other jobs, which of course were unpaid.

Other crew members had jobs as double glazing fitters, mechanics, drivers, window cleaners, removals, security and builders. I think the biggest job that most of them had was to keep it a secret from the tax man. The things we do for extra pennies.

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Kindest regards & keep safe,

Sprinkle (UK)

[Hacksaw]

Here in Oz, specifically,NSW,second jobs or "Quarry" as we call it, is as varied as the sky.
Guys will do anything if there is a quid in it!I put up real estate signs 2 days a week.
But we all know the best "quarry" and that's when you're missus works.
Then the second best is when you can jag some o/t at the fire station!
So good luck!

[Firediver]

I work full time for a municipal fire dept., and I work part-time as a FF at a local airport. and I teach scuba.

[Buck]

I work at a union chemical plant as an operator. And on my days off I work as a scab firefighter for a combo dept.

[Irish Emeralds]

It figures, all great posts about what FF's do for a second job until buck from texas has to add his crap. I also have a second job working at home do investment transactions for friends and coworkers and sometimes daytrading.

May your next tour be a safe one.