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