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Wallingford FD , CT. FIREFIGHTER/ PARAMEDIC & FF /EMT Testing

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Wallingford FD , CT.   Is Testing for  CT. Lic  Paramedics  and CT. Lic. EMT .    Must have  CPAT prior to June 20, 2016 ,      Applications can be picked up at Town of Wallingford , Personnel Office  Total Apps. being taken is 75 for Medics and 75 for EMTs .    Deadline is June 20, 2016     

 

Career Department located in New Haven County, CT.    

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Wallingford is a combination department.

 

Just a note, unless some substantial change has been made, FF/EMTs for Wallingford only ride the Medic units unless working overtime.

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13 minutes ago, SageVigiles said:

Wallingford is a combination department.

 

Just a note, unless some substantial change has been made, FF/EMTs for Wallingford only ride the Medic units unless working overtime.

 

 

I know that is true with many departments as well. Although I am not really familiar with their operation, until most members gain seniority, very often that is the way many places operate.

 

If the opportunity comes, don't let riding an ambulance or medic unit discourage anyone from making this kind of career choice. Just part of the job. You'll also be expected to clean toilets and mop floors.

 

 

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13 minutes ago, nfd2004 said:

 

 

I know that is true with many departments as well. Although I am not really familiar with their operation, until most members gain seniority, very often that is the way many places operate.

 

If the opportunity comes, don't let riding an ambulance or medic unit discourage anyone from making this kind of career choice. Just part of the job. You'll also be expected to clean toilets and mop floors.

 

 

Willy, good to hear from

you Brother!

 

Wallingford's system of using FF/EMTs on the Medic Units isn't really an issue of seniority:

 

Traditionally, Wallingford only hired Paramedics. A few years back they made a change, splitting one transporting medic unit into 2 units during the day tour. To split the units they hired FF/EMTs under the "EMS Division."

 

As I mentioned, unless things changed since I moved down here, Wallingford will only let people move over to the "fire side" if they get their Medic.  I'm not trying to discourage anyone, but I want to make sure anyone interested understands the system.

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Okay Alex, I wasn't aware of this.

 

Yeah, still crawling along okay.

 

Got a few buddies who might be getting on the job down your way. A few already have.

 

Being a career firefighter no matter where it is has plenty of rewards. Rewards that no money can buy.

 

So for those considering this job, get your butt in gear. You have a lot of competition to face.

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Wallingford FD , CT.   Operates 2 ALS Medic Transport Units, 1-24hrs , 1-8-8 daily ,  2 ALS Eng cos. , 1 Truck , 1 - ALS Rescue  days only ,  Progressive and growing dept. per info on fd web site.  

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