Chicago Fire Exam, March 2006

[JohnnyMo]

Anybody know what the work schedule is? I know the 24 on 48 off thing but I've heard about Kelly days, does the city do that? And how much vacation time?

We work 3 shifts 24 on/ 48 off. Work 4 shifts get 1 shift off( Daley day aka Kelly day) Each Firefighter is given 3 17 day Furlough's (vacation) from day 1. Get 1 extra shift off after 25 years of service. NO SICK DAYS NO PERSONAL DAYS

I attached a calendar if it helps explain it better

They will give you 1 shift off per month from time you are hired. So guys in academy now will be given 9 days off for 2009.

[RyBaK477]

JohnnyMo,

I think I get it, seems pretty straight forward. However, I didn't see your attachment, or either, I don't know how to open your attachment.

Thanks,
RyBaK

[fireman22]

So what do you guys think, are we going to hear from chicago next week or next month?? My 5 pennies are on next week. Any takers?

[233wacker]

My 5 pennies are on next week. Any takers?

it would be great if you're right!

[JohnnyMo]

The file was too large for the forums. If you go to
http://www.iaff-local2.org

On the left select Items of Interest
Scroll 3/4 down and you will see 2008 Calendar
Hope that helps

[RyBaK477]

The file was too large for the forums. If you go to
http://www.iaff-local2.org

On the left select Items of Interest
Scroll 3/4 down and you will see 2008 Calendar
Hope that helps

Thanks for the link. I'd say I'm a fairly bright person, but I need a hint on how to understand what I'm reading on the calendar. Should I be looking at 1B, EMS-2, or 3E, or all of it?

Thanks again for the post and the link. Lots of good info.

RyBaK

[bugsy2007]

Thanks for the link. I'd say I'm a fairly bright person, but I need a hint on how to understand what I'm reading on the calendar. Should I be looking at 1B, EMS-2, or 3E, or all of it?

Thanks again for the post and the link. Lots of good info.

RyBaK

When we get on we will be either 1, 2 or 3 with a letter of A through E. If your a 1-A, you work every day that has a 1 B through E except 1-A. If your a 2D you work all 2's except 2D and so on for all the others numbers and letters.

[RyBaK477]

When we get on we will be either 1, 2 or 3 with a letter of A through E. If your a 1-A, you work every day that has a 1 B through E except 1-A. If your a 2D you work all 2's except 2D and so on for all the others numbers and letters.

Ah, thanks for the clarification bugsy. I assume you were processed last weekend?

RyBaK

[bugsy2007]

Ah, thanks for the clarification bugsy. I assume you were processed last weekend?

RyBaK

Yes I was.

[JohnnyMo]

So what do you guys think, are we going to hear from chicago next week or next month?? My 5 pennies are on next week. Any takers?

With my prior dealing with the City. I wanna wager on June.

[TRCO2H]

With my prior dealing with the City. I wanna wager on June.

I'm guessing late April or early May.

[adamib]

Im thinking I wont hear anything for at least 3 more months if not six more! well thats just more time to hit the gym.

[RyBaK477]

I know that tuition reimbursement is a benefit offered by CFD. Does anyone know if there are restrictions, i.e. undergrad only, only degrees related to fire safety, caps on amount of tuition?

Thanks,

RyBaK

[UnitedWeStand]

I know that tuition reimbursement is a benefit offered by CFD. Does anyone know if there are restrictions, i.e. undergrad only, only degrees related to fire safety, caps on amount of tuition?

Thanks,

RyBaK

Worry about getting on the job first!!!!!!!!!

[RyBaK477]

Worry about getting on the job first!!!!!!!!!

I agree with the advice. However, I'm on lists for a few other jobs that might be offered at or around the same time as CFD. Just weighing options.

Good Luck,
RyBaK

[ChitownMedic]

I know that tuition reimbursement is a benefit offered by CFD. Does anyone know if there are restrictions, i.e. undergrad only, only degrees related to fire safety, caps on amount of tuition?

Thanks,

RyBaK

As of this time, no restrictions. Only limits are massage school and culinary are not covered. They will cover undergrad and grad as well. Limit of two classes per term though. Only CFD, CPD, and nurses union are unlimited. All other city departments are limited to 3K per year.

Always hearing that they are going to try to pull this, which makes sense during a time of financial hardship.

[RyBaK477]

As of this time, no restrictions. Only limits are massage school and culinary are not covered. They will cover undergrad and grad as well. Limit of two classes per term though. Only CFD, CPD, and nurses union are unlimited. All other city departments are limited to 3K per year.

Always hearing that they are going to try to pull this, which makes sense during a time of financial hardship.

Thanks for the post ChiTown, very much appreciated. There goes my dreams of opening my Meatball Massage parlor. Wait, that doesn't sound as good when I type it. Maybe my Oiled Loins stand. No, that's not much better either

How's the academy going? And seriously, thanks for the info.
Take Care,
RyBaK

[ffexam6019]

How long is the academy. How many r they looking to hire off the 2006 exam ?

[JohnnyMo]

How long is the academy. How many r they looking to hire off the 2006 exam ?

Scroll back to the beginning of this thread. i am sure someone mentioned it in here somewhere. At least 3 or 4 times.

[CLOVER440]

Any one get a call ,or a stop by yet?