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#8336610 - 08/22/15 01:10 AM Do we have any firefighters on csi?
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I'm thinking about changing professions and firefighting is on the list. Does anyone have any info on the career path?

Salary? Is glassdoor correct? Work/life balance? Etc

Basically a day in, day out of what to expect aside from passing the physical tests.

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#8336654 - 08/22/15 07:37 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Wildout]
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#8336665 - 08/22/15 08:12 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Wildout]
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 Originally Posted By: Wildout
I'm thinking about changing professions and firefighting is on the list. Does anyone have any info on the career path?

Salary? Is glassdoor correct? Work/life balance? Etc

Basically a day in, day out of what to expect aside from passing the physical tests.


It's like a dream job imo.

Don't put your eggs in one basket tho, if you are going down that route apply to police/ems as well, chances of getting into fire are probably one in a million.

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#8336676 - 08/22/15 08:31 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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The Fire Dept at my work wont even look at a guy unless he has completed the Pre-service Fire Fighter Education program and has real or volunteer experience. They wont be hiring based on the minimum requirements anytime soon.

Last 2 that were hired were both had taken the program and have been volunteer fire fighters for years. Both applied to the City, but because its so competitive, didnt get hired. City of Hamilton might only hire 10 a year.

Our guys do the same if not more training then the City ones do, go to the same schools and have to meet the same standards.

Here is a link for the Hamilton recruitment guide.
http://www2.hamilton.ca/NR/rdonlyres/4F7...uidewebsite.pdf


Trying to get more minorities too.
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/556071...actually-women/

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#8336677 - 08/22/15 08:33 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Risky Business]
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Had shift schedule like the firefighter it was awesome in the summer. 29 weeks off in a year.

But my bro in law is a fire fighter and took him a long time for him to get where he is today. Its a hard job to get into for sure.
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#8336692 - 08/22/15 09:07 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: c2k]
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We do.
Goodluck getting in
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#8336699 - 08/22/15 09:18 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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It's very hard to get in but you can but it usually takes a long time.

Most people that do it love it.
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#8336723 - 08/22/15 10:48 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: JEFFOS]
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#8336729 - 08/22/15 11:13 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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What's not to love, hang with the boys, work out 2 hours a day, make epic meals, do some PTSD meetings once a week

Police and EMS have it WAY worse, like let's not even go there if we want to talk about what can't be unseen.

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#8336744 - 08/22/15 11:31 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Risky Business]
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I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?
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#8336752 - 08/22/15 11:40 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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#8336773 - 08/22/15 11:53 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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#8336790 - 08/22/15 12:21 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?


Is my name euphoric?

Firefighters have it REAAAAAAAL good compared to police/ems. The country club they are in is widely accepted by the General pop unless you want to cite anecdotal evidence to prove otherwise.

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#8336898 - 08/22/15 02:58 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Risky Business]
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Haha good luck
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#8337052 - 08/22/15 05:27 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Risky Business]
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 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?


Is my name euphoric?

Firefighters have it REAAAAAAAL good compared to police/ems. The country club they are in is widely accepted by the General pop unless you want to cite anecdotal evidence to prove otherwise.


Ok there...

Guess who does the clean ups at accident scenes? But you knew that already right since cops and ems see it all compared to fire fighters LMFAO.
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#8337155 - 08/22/15 07:32 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?


Is my name euphoric?

Firefighters have it REAAAAAAAL good compared to police/ems. The country club they are in is widely accepted by the General pop unless you want to cite anecdotal evidence to prove otherwise.


Ok there...

Guess who does the clean ups at accident scenes? But you knew that already right since cops and ems see it all compared to fire fighters LMFAO.


heh. yep. after a fatal accident, if there's blood or brain matter on the road. what do they do? turn the water on from the fire truck and hose the nasty shit away. which doesnt seem to be too bad compared to what the cops and ems go through.
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#8337177 - 08/22/15 08:00 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?


Is my name euphoric?

Firefighters have it REAAAAAAAL good compared to police/ems. The country club they are in is widely accepted by the General pop unless you want to cite anecdotal evidence to prove otherwise.


Ok there...

Guess who does the clean ups at accident scenes? But you knew that already right since cops and ems see it all compared to fire fighters LMFAO.


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You know how I know you don't know what you are talking about....


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#8337320 - 08/22/15 11:45 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Risky Business]
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 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: Hatorade
I forgot that you are an expert at everything. As if fire fighters are first responders right?


Is my name euphoric?

Firefighters have it REAAAAAAAL good compared to police/ems. The country club they are in is widely accepted by the General pop unless you want to cite anecdotal evidence to prove otherwise.


Ok there...

Guess who does the clean ups at accident scenes? But you knew that already right since cops and ems see it all compared to fire fighters LMFAO.


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You know how I know you don't know what you are talking about....


And you know how I know you don't...
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#8337401 - 08/23/15 07:28 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Hatorade]
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I should tell you both, when it comes to M3s the E46 > E36> E90
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#8337421 - 08/23/15 08:28 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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My brother's a Firefighter for Toronto. And 355si on here is EMS. I talk to both of them on the regular. EMS certainly has it worse on a day to day. If shit ever hit the fan for a high-rise fire, it could be real bad, but in reality, that's something that's almost never going to happen. But rolling people off beds onto stretchers who've shat themselves and living is roach infested garbage homes, that's a daily occurrence for EMS.

OP, if you want to know anything in particular about Fire, feel free to PM me. But I agree with Vas. You're probably better off working towards EMS and/or police as well as FF. FF is not easy to get into (cushy job).
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#8337457 - 08/23/15 10:23 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: 4Three]
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OP is too old, hit up the police or EMS instead.
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#8337478 - 08/23/15 11:08 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: LNXGUY]
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dunno how old OP is, but my brother got in at around 36. definitely pushing it tho.
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#8337506 - 08/23/15 11:59 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: 4Three]
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#8337955 - 08/23/15 10:40 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: 355-Si]
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Edited by f22b-dohc (08/23/15 10:41 PM)
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#8338149 - 08/24/15 07:25 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: f22b-dohc]
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so..

the OP wants to cut grass at a fireman's wage.

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/29860108/hernando-county-rescue-crews-go-above-and-beyond
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#8338854 - 08/24/15 03:01 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: c2k]
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what vas is saying is the truth.

a friend of mine who was security in the hospital, had to do the school, physical, was a volunteer for almost 4 years. then he applied, and two years later had his interview and he was lucky enough to get hired on.
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#8338856 - 08/24/15 03:02 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: c2k]
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Thanks guys. I've spoken with a few firefighters since the post and they're seems to be some conflicting information in the thread.


I'll sum up what I've been told
-cushy job
-they no longer run into each and every fire
-hard to get in if your not a visible minority
-they're looking for older guys with life experience, no more young guys that are entitled. They got bit in the past. Age they're looking for 30-36
-Toronto is the easiest to get into and pays the most
-People only leave due to retirement


So Risky and Dumbass nailed it. I wouldn't mind doing EMS as well, but fuck being a cop. No interest.


Any advice on which schools are the best. I heard Humber over seneca, but going to Texas for 2 weeks is the cheapest and fastest (under a year) and I can still work...

4Three I may hit you up once I do more research, doing to go to the local fire department and ask them some more questions

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#8338887 - 08/24/15 03:17 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Wildout]
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-hard to get in if your not a visible minority

das reverse-wacist!
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#8338919 - 08/24/15 03:30 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Screamin Type ARGH!]
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it seems like that is the case for a lot of jobs these days.

maybe I should do it
my neighbour works for toronto. ballin.gif
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#8338923 - 08/24/15 03:33 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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#8338950 - 08/24/15 03:50 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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#8338956 - 08/24/15 03:55 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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^^^ haha I'll take it
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#8339176 - 08/24/15 06:51 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Wildout]
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Wildout, is there a volunteer station near you? Might be a great place to start.

I'll ask the guys at work about the schools. Back in the day, my company used to send people to school for trades and even to Texas to the Fire Fighter school.

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#8339690 - 08/25/15 09:18 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: c2k]
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[quote=c2k

heh. yep. after a fatal accident, if there's blood or brain matter on the road. what do they do? turn the water on from the fire truck and hose the nasty shit away. which doesnt seem to be too bad compared to what the cops and ems go through. [/quote]

My buddy is a firefigter.. he had the task of "helping" someone off a transformer.. he said he pulled, and both arms broke off. GUy was crispy like bbq. It was a smell he couldn't get rid of for years.
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#8339691 - 08/25/15 09:19 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: markw]
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Fuck yo quote
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#8339694 - 08/25/15 09:21 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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 Originally Posted By: Euphoric
it seems like that is the case for a lot of jobs these days.

maybe I should do it
my neighbour works for toronto. ballin.gif


It's bullshit.

BUT.. I AM a visible minority in Mississauga, does that mean I get all the jobs?
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#8339711 - 08/25/15 09:35 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: markw]
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Ive thought about checking yes for that.

could make a strong case for us these days.
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#8339848 - 08/25/15 10:48 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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i agree it's BS. you really want the most qualified person for these jobs, not some affirmative action stuff.

however, i don't think you can check yes based solely on what you think. i believe they have definitions in the application forms of what constitutes a visible minority and it's based on skin colour. /wasist
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#8339919 - 08/25/15 11:22 AM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: markw]
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 Originally Posted By: markw
 Originally Posted By: Euphoric
it seems like that is the case for a lot of jobs these days.

maybe I should do it
my neighbour works for toronto. ballin.gif


It's bullshit.

BUT.. I AM a visible minority in Mississauga, does that mean I get all the jobs?
WTF, did you move?

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#8340266 - 08/25/15 02:16 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: 4Three]
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 Originally Posted By: 4Three
i agree it's BS. you really want the most qualified person for these jobs, not some affirmative action stuff.

however, i don't think you can check yes based solely on what you think. i believe they have definitions in the application forms of what constitutes a visible minority and it's based on skin colour. /wasist


Nowhere is that evolving change more starkly illustrated than Markham, which at 72.3 per cent, has the highest proportion of visible minorities than any other city in the country, according to Statistics Canada.
Other GTA communities weren't far behind. Brampton has 66.4 per cent while Mississauga has 53.7 per cent


By those stats, as a caucasian, I'm the visible minority now.. no?
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#8340269 - 08/25/15 02:17 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Canuck
WTF, did you move?


I'd tell you, but I'm still waiting on your call.


(nah, still in Durham, commuting to 'sauga unfortunately)
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#8340317 - 08/25/15 02:48 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: markw]
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 Originally Posted By: markw
 Originally Posted By: 4Three
i agree it's BS. you really want the most qualified person for these jobs, not some affirmative action stuff.

however, i don't think you can check yes based solely on what you think. i believe they have definitions in the application forms of what constitutes a visible minority and it's based on skin colour. /wasist


Nowhere is that evolving change more starkly illustrated than Markham, which at 72.3 per cent, has the highest proportion of visible minorities than any other city in the country, according to Statistics Canada.
Other GTA communities weren't far behind. Brampton has 66.4 per cent while Mississauga has 53.7 per cent


By those stats, as a caucasian, I'm the visible minority now.. no?


Which oddly enough correlates to the highest vehicle collision rate in the country I bet! \:D

(Well, next to Brampton).
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#8340336 - 08/25/15 02:57 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: Screamin Type ARGH!]
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also if you become a fire fighter you have to retire your favourite shirt:

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#8340459 - 08/25/15 04:19 PM Re: Do we have any firefighters on csi? [Re: titty sprinkles]
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