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Anyone on here a part time firefighter ?
graememk - 8/1/07 at 04:09 PM

i'm going down to the station tonight to have a chat with the station officer about daytime cover, just wondered if anyone on here is already in and can offer some advice ?

Doofus - 8/1/07 at 04:12 PM

Is that for you to help out or somebody to put you out?

;-)

JoelP - 8/1/07 at 04:38 PM

brooky is a firefighter, IIRC.

02GF74 - 8/1/07 at 04:45 PM

quote:
Originally posted by graememk
i'm going down to the station tonight to have a chat with the station officer about daytime cover, just wondered if anyone on here is already in and can offer some advice ?


only advice I can give is keep your hands out of the hot wavey red/yellow things.

robby - 8/1/07 at 05:47 PM

i'm wholetime, dunno if i can help you, what did you want to know?

graememk - 8/1/07 at 06:04 PM

got an interview with the station officer tonight as i was told that they are short on daytime cover, i was wondering how many hours they are looking for from you. do you have to book time off if you are out of the area etc

[Edited on 8/1/07 by graememk]

robby - 8/1/07 at 06:21 PM

noy 100% sure, things have changed a bit in the last year or two. i think you have to meet a percentage of calls, or tell them how many hours you would be available. i don't think you have to say if you're away, as even if you are in the area, you might not be able to go every time. up here, you are also expected to attend training one evening a week, and other days training - ba etc - throughout the year. the stn officer wiil tell you all you need to know. most retained stations round here are more like social clubs! it's good crack, the money's pretty good, but it's quite a commitment. in saying that, give it a go, and if it doesn't suit, pack it in! good luck!

Brooky - 8/1/07 at 06:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by JoelP
brooky is a firefighter, IIRC.


Guilty as charged !

But I am full time, and yes there is a certain snob factor from full time to retained.
However in my experience if your hard working and know your stuff you will get on fine with us wholetimers.
There are good points and bad points to life in a blue suit but it is all very rewarding and would reccomend anybody gives it a go.

[Edited on 8/1/07 by Brooky]

Johnmor - 8/1/07 at 07:55 PM

I'm whole time but as an instructor I spent my life training and working with the retained service.
Great buch and very commited, good for a laugh and never cease to suprise me.

Just explain when you are availiable and how far you live from the station etc.

graememk - 8/1/07 at 10:07 PM

well been down the station, the money is abit crap isnt it. looks like i'm going to give it a go