{"id":166,"date":"2013-02-01T14:58:42","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T22:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=166"},"modified":"2013-02-05T22:38:50","modified_gmt":"2013-02-06T06:38:50","slug":"emergency-services-a-job-that-requires-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/emergency-services-a-job-that-requires-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Services: A Job That Requires Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?attachment_id=168\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-168\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-168\" alt=\"KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fire_jobs_career_public-sector_.jpg\" width=\"376\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fire_jobs_career_public-sector_.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fire_jobs_career_public-sector_-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/fire_jobs_career_public-sector_-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a>So you want to be a first responder.\u00a0 The list of folks who make this choice each year can number in the thousands. What will make you successful in fulfilling your wish; preparation? Preparing for your career in Emergency Services should start the second that you decide to pursue a position.\u00a0 You see, these positions are hard to find and even harder to be hired.\u00a0 Competition for firefighter, emergency medical services, and police officers can be some of the most sought after positions as they offer great benefits, hours, and pride serving our communities.<\/p>\n<p>So how do you go about finding and preparing?\u00a0 First thing that anyone should do is conduct a national search for available positions and identify their hiring requirements.\u00a0 These entry-level requirements vary from state to state and if you do not know what they are, you may never be prepared.\u00a0 From written test procedures to physical fitness requirements, discovering their entry-level requirements will allow you to make a \u201cplan of attack\u201d.\u00a0 Without a plan to follow, successfully being hired into one of these positions may never be possible.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, you will need to be flexible.\u00a0 If you set your sights on only one department, you may miss other great opportunities.\u00a0 Make a list of departments and positions that you are interested in and rate them, in order of your preference. This will open more opportunities to begin your career by not narrowing your selection to just one department.\u00a0 If you find that you do not like this current department, you can continue to apply while gaining experience and training in the meantime.<\/p>\n<p>Do not be afraid to \u201cpad your stats\u201d.\u00a0 Many departments are experiencing budget cuts that continue to put a strain on their training dollars.\u00a0 By beginning the training process before you are hired, you will make yourself more attractive as an employee while offering them value in your hiring.\u00a0 This can be a costly undertaking as the expense of this training is not cheap. Reach out to the departments on your \u201chit list\u201d and research what the basic training needs is of an entry-level member.\u00a0 An example of this is to begin you emergency medical service training by enrolling in an Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course. Most all career firefighters, Emergency Medical Services, and even Police services find this training valuable.<\/p>\n<p>There is no question that a career in public service pays more dividends than a salary.\u00a0 Being able to help your neighbor or a complete stranger with compassion, understanding, and professionalism allows you to go home with a feeling that you truly made a difference.\u00a0 If you are interested in a position, you will need to do your homework.\u00a0 Identify your potential positions, learn their requirements, and make a plan so you will be an attractive employee when your resume is lying besides hundreds of others.\u00a0 Best of luck to you all and I look forward to seeing you out there!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you want to be a first responder.\u00a0 The list of folks who make this choice each year can number in the thousands. What will make you successful in fulfilling your wish; preparation? 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