Firefighter, PD, or SD

[jeepinbanditrider]

Since I've left the service I've been on the job hunt.


I'd prefer to be a firefighter at this point but there is no easy way in as far as I can tell. No external academies like there are for police where I can go to a college and do a Police Academy while there.


I've applied to Garland Fire Department and go to do my testing the last week of this month for a trainee position but I assume I'll be competing against possibly a hundred or more people.


Does anyone know of another route to get onto a FD?


My next option is Police Academy then try to get on with a Sheriff's Department. I really don't want to do City policing but it's an option as well. Or to sign on as a police trainee and go though a City's in-house Academy.


I figure there's plenty of both Firefighters and LEO on this board so any pointers either way would be helpful. :giveup:

I currently have applications turned into two locations for dispatcher positions as well.

 

[majormadmax]

SAPD is hiring and pays well...

http://www.sapdcareers.com/

Not sure about the SAFD, but here's their website...

http://www.sanantonio.gov/SAFDRecruiting.aspx
http://www.sanantonio.gov/SAFDRecruiting/WageBenefits.aspx

 

[jeepinbanditrider]

Forgot to mention it's gotta be in the Dallas area. Prefer east or north east of Dallas within 30 or so Miles of Richardson(in a north or east direction) where the wife will be working come the start of the year.

The pay in this area seems good. As good or better than I was making with the Marine Corps.


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[tango5seven]

Collin college in mckinney has a fire school and certificate program


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[TheDan]

Start as a voluntary firefighter? There is always a need in rural areas.

 

[grasshopperglock]

Firefighter, then Arson investigator.


Firefighters are loved. You'll gain lots of friends.

Cops are less loved and friends are usually fellow cops.

 

[jaypeeone]

Firefighter, then Arson investigator.


Firefighters are loved. You'll gain lots of friends.

Cops are less loved and friends are usually fellow cops.

Don't forget to check DFW Airport... Believe they're dual or possibly triple certified (Fire, PD, & EMT)

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