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06-29-06, 02:55
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JDookie is offline
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,094 |  I'm officially a New Orleans Firefighter Recruit!!
I'm so excited, I just wanted to share this with everyone. After a very long three year application/testing process, I just found out today that I have officially been accepted to the New Orleans Fire Department. Out of 200 applicants, only 17 of us will be in the very first academy to follow Hurricane Katrina.
I go to orientation on July 14th, and start school on the 24th. I can't wait to get started! 
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06-29-06, 03:09
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Brimfield Ma Posts: 1,458 | Congrats JD..I can see you are very excited....
I am sure once you get a home station you will have those engines shining...
Just remember..be safe... and good luck at the academy....
Al
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06-29-06, 03:14
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 4,090 | Congratulations, Jason! That's really awesome!
Good luck and be safe!
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06-29-06, 06:58
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rosedale, Queens, NY Posts: 1,661 | Congrats!!!
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06-29-06, 07:03
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 210 | Congrats! Yesterday was my very first official shift. I just got done with the Phoenix academy. You'll have a blast! | |
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06-29-06, 08:22
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Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boca Raton (FAU) Posts: 3,268 | Congrats, my friend just made it into the Brevard County Academy so I know how tough it is to get into one. I'm sure you'll keep the trucks in pristine shape  .
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06-29-06, 08:29
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Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,139 |
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06-29-06, 08:30
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Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts Posts: 1,799 | Welcome to the Brotherhood!
It's the best job in the world.... I'm in my 25th year on "da job" ( 7 as a firefighter, 12 as a Lieutenant and 6 as a Captain) and still look forward to going to work everyday.
Here's a pic of "my other truck"... http://www.meguiarsonline.com/galler...cat=500&page=2
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06-30-06, 01:50
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Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Chester, Pa. Posts: 6,387 | Thats awesome Jason...Congrats  | |
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06-30-06, 05:50
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Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hartford ct Posts: 1,425 | Yes welcome to the brotherhood...
I guess watching backdraft and rescue me worked..
Have fun in recruit class they will beat you up good..
(13 years firefighter/paramedic)
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06-30-06, 07:22
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Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dacula, Ga Posts: 389 | Congratulations!
I really admire folks in the Fire and Police services. All of that hazard for such little compensation, it takes great dedication. | |
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06-30-06, 09:42
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Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,094 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by holland_patrick I guess watching backdraft and rescue me worked.. | Actually, I don't care for Rescue Me, and I haven't seen Backdraft until recently. I do like the movie Ladder 49 though.
I decided to be a firefighter many years ago, but couldn't act on it until I sold my businesses, which I did three years ago. The week I sold my businesses is the week I applied for the dept.
I have a lot of friends and family in the dept. already, which helped my decision also. Some of the best people I know are firefighters.  My cop buddies are cool too, but you can't tell them that. LOL.  | |
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