Hard Work Pays Off!

This is to let everyone know do not ever give up on being a firefighter. A lot of people told me there is no program to use, well I have 19 years of fire service experience and worked for the DOD as a civilian firefighter, and due to BRAC closures was worried what would happen if my base closed. I ordered the program to help go through the interview process, because of my time as a line officer and staff officer, I thought starting out again would be horrible. I was applying for every job from firefighter to fire chief. With my certifications and degrees, I was willing to get any position a department would hire me for. Well Tuesday night I was sworn in as fire & ems chief. I used the entry level program to refresh a lot of strategies on how to give my presentation, and I used the recorder so much I think I wore it out. But their program really works and is worth the money. This interview board selected me as #1 and the competition was no where near me. The one thing all interviewers stated was I was extremely comfortable in the HOT SEAT, was personable, and had used nuggets and life stories to obtain the position. My retirement is safe, and I made my dream as a fire chief. If you have tried and tried again to obtain a firefighters job and cannot get past the oral, get the program follow the steps and practice, practice and practice, not everyone gets all 15 council members to vote for you because of how well you stated your experience and how well you maintained your composure when fighting for a job.

Capt Bob, again thanks for all the help, here is the picture that the reporter sent to me. Damm those dress blues look a lot better with five stripes.

Fire Chief Tim Whitham 

They sure do Chief Whitham