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27th January 08, 01:35 AM
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 2008 ......so far so good
well I started my year (really) on the 16th....I took a written test for a Fire Dept. expecting to fail ( cause honestly....the way things have been going the past year and a half it would be par for the course!)
I passed...and today I took the practical, and physical agility test.....and I'm glad to announce that my interview is on Tues the 29th!
if I pass that then I get an interview with the Chief.
one of the reasons I tested with this Dept. was that the Honor Guard guys wanted me to test due to my ability to play the Bagpipes.
A little back story:
I dont remember if I talked about it here or not but last summer I played bagpipes for a firefighter (ret.) from my (part time) Dept.
the Honor Guard helped out with the Funeral and I was requested to play some tunes. they were begging the Batt. Chief there to hire me on the spot when they found out I was a firefighter as well. but he said I would have to test like everyone else.
well Fast forward to now.
I have a Captain (also on the Honor Guard)whohas helped me out in studying for these tests. and is going to "put in a good word for me" with the oral boards.
so if all goes well by March I will be a full time Firefighter again at one of the top paying Depts. in the area!
KFP
Irish diplomacy: is telling a man to go to he)) in such a way that he looks forward to the trip!
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27th January 08, 02:37 AM
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27th January 08, 02:45 AM
#3
Best of luck to you! 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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27th January 08, 05:44 AM
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Last edited by CactusJack; 27th January 08 at 07:07 AM.
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27th January 08, 06:35 AM
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I also remember last year presented a few other challenges for you as well (I was thinking about this just the other day, in fact). Congratulations! Let us hope that this is a sign of things turning around for you.
All the best,
Rex.
At any moment you must be prepared to give up who you are today for who you could become tomorrow.
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27th January 08, 07:19 AM
#6
Sealbh math dhuit! I'll think good thoughts for you.
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27th January 08, 08:04 AM
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Best of luck to you KFP. Lat year truly was an "annus horribilis". This one's got to be better, and looks like it has started that way for you.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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27th January 08, 09:22 AM
#8
Aye, last year was full of challenges. Hopefully things go well with your interview the rest of the year goes well.
YMOS,
Tony
"Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Teddy Roosevelt
If you are fearful, never learn any art of fighting" Master Liechtenauer, c.1389
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27th January 08, 05:08 PM
#9
Congrats!! I hope all goes well!
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27th January 08, 05:13 PM
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Aw'ra best mate. Here's tae ye.
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