hello has anyone heard

[rblad07]

anyone heard if nashville fire has hired anyone yet the physical test was given on 6/4/07 anyone knowhow long it usually takes for them to start interviews??????

[rblad07]

lol wel i guess noone knows hopefully someone will soon though

[Tnfiremedic]

nothing will happen until after the budget is passed. Fiscal year start July 1st.

[gander27]

I was also wondering about the next phase. Does nfd interview everyone that passed both test aor do they make up the list based on just your scores then interview those selected for the next class, and how do they notify you. does everyone that tested recieve a notice of their status or just those chosen for an interview. Also, do they just base your final standing before the interview on just yoyr two scores or do they factor things like education, experience, and location. I keep hearing different things from different people. Would just like some clarification. Also i was told that the ladder climb was pass/fail, then what was up with them writing your time down if you passed, does your ladder climb time factor into your score.

[EngrMedic32]

They will interview enough to cover the class numbers that will be hired. For example; if the class is going to be 40 new hires they will probably interview 50 or 60 and make conditional offers for employment. Rumor is they are only wanting to hire those with active EMT or Paramedic licenses. As far as the ladder climb time documentation, I don't think the time counts for anything other than documentation that you had a passing time. Always keep in mind that nothing will happen until after the new budget is in place and on top of that Metro is really SLOWWWWWWW!

[gander27]

Thankx for the info eng32. Will they let everyone know what their number is regardless if they are chosen for an interview or if you dont get an interview you can assume your high on the list. Also do u know if your status on the list is just based on your written, pat and emt status scores. Also if they just wanted already license emts and medics then why did they advertise the position as fire recruit with no minimum qualifications as a medic or is that just a political technicality so they can say they did test for fire recruit after 3 years.

[rblad07]

ya know thats a good question but i sure hope that they arent requiring emt to get in bc its very hard to get emt license when you work a full time job 7 to 6 and have a wife that is in school full time also but dont get me wrong my hat is off to everyone who does have emt . good luck everyone.......

[SgtScott31]

ya know thats a good question but i sure hope that they arent requiring emt to get in bc its very hard to get emt license when you work a full time job 7 to 6 and have a wife that is in school full time also but dont get me wrong my hat is off to everyone who does have emt . good luck everyone.......

Although it's not required for an EMT license, half the academy time is obtaining your EMT certification. Applicants who already have their license stand a better chance than those who don't have one. If you are a minority, I believe you hold a better chance than anyone, licensed or not.

[rblad07]

could anyone give me some info on the best way to get emt licenesed without going through the academy i live in hohenwald tn nearest school is columbia state i think not sure of any other schools that give it.

[Tnfiremedic]

Motlow St. may have a class and I think they use to have one in Clifton. But, Columbia St may still be your closest

[alsmedic1]

Columbia State closed their medic program for good. I don't know if they still have an EMT program or not.

[EngrMedic32]

Thankx for the info eng32. Will they let everyone know what their number is regardless if they are chosen for an interview or if you dont get an interview you can assume your high on the list. Also do u know if your status on the list is just based on your written, pat and emt status scores. Also if they just wanted already license emts and medics then why did they advertise the position as fire recruit with no minimum qualifications as a medic or is that just a political technicality so they can say they did test for fire recruit after 3 years.

Sorry it took me a while to respond to your questions, I've been out of pocket for a few days. You should get a letter informing you of your place on the eligibility list. I don't know how they chose who to interview. Your scores are averaged and you are placed on the list accordingly. They do advertise the Fire Recruit position with no minimum requirements, however; they do prefer to hire a class who already have an EMT license because of the up front cost savings for the government. They can get a recruit on the streets 8-10 weeks faster if the are already an EMT. On a brighter note, I heard they are going to hire non EMT applicants for this class. Recruit training will be a minimum of 16 weeks, half being EMT licensure and half fire training. Passing of EMT is mandatory and a condition of employment. It's 80% of what we do. Let me know if I can help you any other way and Good Luck!

[WaterbryVTfire]

Sorry it took me a while to respond to your questions, I've been out of pocket for a few days. You should get a letter informing you of your place on the eligibility list. I don't know how they chose who to interview. Your scores are averaged and you are placed on the list accordingly. They do advertise the Fire Recruit position with no minimum requirements, however; they do prefer to hire a class who already have an EMT license because of the up front cost savings for the government. They can get a recruit on the streets 8-10 weeks faster if the are already an EMT. On a brighter note, I heard they are going to hire non EMT applicants for this class. Recruit training will be a minimum of 16 weeks, half being EMT licensure and half fire training. Passing of EMT is mandatory and a condition of employment. It's 80% of what we do. Let me know if I can help you any other way and Good Luck!

I had EMT two years ago (new POC dept., does not do medical) so I could easliy pass and get it again....and I currently have FF1/FF2/FESI 1. Does Nashville/Tenn., accept look at ProBoard certs., as a good or bad thing?

[EngrMedic32]

I had EMT two years ago (new POC dept., does not do medical) so I could easliy pass and get it again....and I currently have FF1/FF2/FESI 1. Does Nashville/Tenn., accept look at ProBoard certs., as a good or bad thing?

Unfortunately the only thing they give credit for is EMT, paramedic, and/or a college degree. Unlike many cities, Nashville does not give credit for prior FF training and certificates. I guess they just want to brainwash you in to our firefighting world. There have been many FF's hired from other cities and they have to go through the academy just like someone that's never seen a hose and nozzle. Not that I agree with this, but it is what it is, and will continue to be so. Most Florida depts. require you to be state certified as a FF and EMT or paramedic prior to applying. I can see the purpose in requiring EMT or Medic licensure, it's just cost effective to hire individuals with this prior training and this has been the standard for the past few years. But as I said, it appears they are going to hire individuals without any training for the upcoming class. I've been told that it is not going to be a large class, aprox. 25. The easiest way in for the past 6 years is through the EMS Division. I know some people have only done a year or so on the Medic Unit before getting to cross-train and transfer to the firefighting division. This is one advantage to being in a large dept., in that there are lots of opportunities to do different things. It's all good and we have a great department to work for, we are moving forward at a pretty good pace. We're not perfect, but we're working on it. It's a great city, and the best job in the world!

[rblad07]

I dont know about yall but i sure hope to hear something soon one way or another . anyone know if it will be in the early part of july or later part ???? or july at all???

[redneckemt]

Columbia State closed their medic program for good. I don't know if they still have an EMT program or not.

I don't think so. Where did you hear this?

[rblad07]

they still have the classes posted on their webstie

[a96p71]

If you can go to CSCC. The instructors there are awesome. Danny Fleming was the instructor a few yrs ago and did an awesome job. He only had 1 to not make it when he instructed the class I was in several yrs ago. He turned out some of the best EMT's around. Most of them are still in the medical field today. If you go to CSCC you will not be sorry. As for Metro they are slower than molasses. also I heard rumor and that is all I will call it is rumor, That Columbia Fire Dept. is going to hire a few within the next few months. Memphis is going to start the process for 20 I heard. But that was rumor.

[Tnfiremedic]

Just talked to an instructor faculty @07:30, on June28th. There IS an EMT and Paramedic ptogram at Columbia and Franklin. Paramedicstarts at Columbia in August.

[rblad07]

any one know the status on nashville fire??????????????