{"id":3061,"date":"2014-06-10T18:17:15","date_gmt":"2014-06-11T01:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=3061"},"modified":"2014-06-15T14:18:56","modified_gmt":"2014-06-15T21:18:56","slug":"fire-service-resume-good-enough-pt-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/on-the-job\/fire-service-resume-good-enough-pt-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Fire Service Resume: Is It Good Enough? Pt. 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/on-the-job\/fire-service-resume-good-enough-pt-5\/attachment\/atlas_firefighter\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-3062\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Atlas_firefighter.jpg\" alt=\"Atlas_firefighter\" width=\"421\" height=\"410\" \/><\/a>You will start many projects during your lifetime and only be able to finish a handful of them.\u00a0 The best you can do is think, plan, develop and execute\u2026!<\/p>\n<p>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/on-the-job\/fire-service-resume-good-enough-pt-4\/\" target=\"_blank\">last installment (Pt. 4)<\/a> we covered Certifications and Qualifications.\u00a0 These designations and essential attributes that you have acquired over the years are very important.\u00a0 They illustrate to the organization you are trying to get hired by that you are a worker and a life long learner.\u00a0 These two traits are what we look for in all good firefighters.\u00a0 Having had the opportunity to sit on the other side of the table I can tell you first hand that if you possess these skills you will have a better chance at success in the process.<\/p>\n<p>In this, our final part in this 5 part series, we will cover Special Related Interests and Community Involvement \/ Volunteerism.\u00a0 These are my personal favorites.\u00a0 From these accomplishments we can tell a lot about the kind of person you are.\u00a0 If you have participated in outside interests this shows depth and dimensionality.\u00a0 Firefighters have lives outside the station and these Special Related Interests and Involvement show that you do too.\u00a0 They show that you are a balanced person who has the ability to apply your character traits to more than just your profession.\u00a0 This is often 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Fire Alumni was created to help you achieve your most ambitious fire service career goals. \u00a0From entry-level firefighter to Chief of the Department we provide comprehensive training, strategic counsel and an outlet to exchange important information.\u00a0\u00a0 Our vision is to revolutionize the fire service by preparing you to be the very best candidate and providing you with opportunities to continually hone and develop your skills.\u00a0 We do this by becoming your strategic partner who provides unparalleled training and skills development throughout your fire service career.\u00a0 We believe that our values-based training will result in a stronger relationship between you, your department and the citizens you serve. Continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking serve as our hallmark.\u00a0 Our cornerstone values of Integrity, Courage and Commitment guide us every day.<\/p>\n<p>We have developed a world-class production team to deliver educational content to you in many formats, including digital content, DVD\u2019s, live events at partner colleges and various book configurations.\u00a0 We represent the hub of information for your career advancement.<\/p>\n<p>To get ahead and position yourself for ultimate mastery and success you must associate and take into your confidence those who have your best interest in mind.\u00a0 Fire Alumni and our cadre of highly acclaimed experts are committed to delivering top-level, critical and relevant information to you.\u00a0 We exist to be part of your mastermind alliance and provide you what you need to get the JOB!<\/p>\n<p>Visit us now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.firealumni.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FireAlumni<\/a>\u00a0and learn how to get the resume you always wanted and hone your skills with our cutting edge products.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When will you begin?\u00a0 There is no time to waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Fightin\u2019 4 YOU !!!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You will start many projects during your lifetime and only be able to finish a handful of them.\u00a0 The best you can do is think, plan, develop and execute\u2026! 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