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Need A Job?

THIS IS NOT A JOB, IT’S A CALLING!  The Bluffton Township Fire District is looking for highly motivated, team oriented individuals to join their growing tradition.  The BTFD provides fire, rescue and non-transport basic and advanced life support services to a growing and diverse population in the South Carolina lowcountry.

Bluffton is waterfront community in SE South Carolina nestled between the May and Chechessee Rivers and minutes from the Atlantic Ocean.  Bluffton borders Hilton Head Island, is a suburb of Savannah, Georgia and is roughly two hours from Charleston,SC,  Columbia, SC and Jacksonville, Florida.  Bluffton and surrounding areas are home to numerous colleges/universities and offer endless recreational activities.

Are you ready to change your life and your lifestyle? Apply today!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS GO TO: http://www.blufftonfd.com/employment.php

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“The Academy” and the Culture

I originally found out about this show from www.firecritic.com.  If anyone has watched “The Academy: Orange County Fire”, it should be required viewing for EVERYONE in the fire service.  I have a special interest in it because the OVM on my Truck (and my former roommate) used to be a Reserve Firefighter with the OCFA.  If you care about this job (if  you “get it”) and truly believe in the mission of the fire service to SERVE the public, then you will truly appreciate the efforts Captain Contreras and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) cadre.

Throughout their academy, they talk about ATTENTION TO DETAIL and PROFESSIONALISM as well as other traits that seem to be fading away in the “web-based fire training world”.  In my opinion, because these traits are instilled so passionately and relentlessly during their Recruit School, it lays the foundation for the OCFA culture and speaks volumes about the level of service provided to the citizens of Orange County, California.

It is a breath of fresh air to see a department/organization that truly takes its responsibility seriously.  Remember, it is our DUTY to SERVE the public and PROTECT lives and property.  Whether you get a paycheck or not does not matter.  What matters is that when the alarm sounds, and you leave the firehouse, that you are ready to go to work with ATTENTION TO DETAIL and PROFESSIONALISM.

Watch it by yourself or at the firehouse with your crew at www.foxreality.com/theacademy or at hulu.com.

Thanks and Be Safe

Posted in Command & Leadership, Firefighter Safety & Health, News, The Brotherhood, Training & Development, Videos

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