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Posted: 11:31 AM Nov 10, 2009
Firefighter Candidates Compete in Series of Physical Challenges
Dozens of people looking to someday be a Huntington firefighter are taking part in a series of physical tests to get to the top of the candidate list.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- It’s not a completion for a first place trophy, but a completion to be the first in line for a possible job.
Dozens of people looking to someday be a Huntington firefighter are taking part in a series of physical challenges to get to the top of the candidate list.
More than two dozen people from several states took the eight tests on Monday. Another two dozen are scheduled for Tuesday. All of the tests are timed and graded.
Earlier this year, the candidates took a written test. The two tests are then combined to rank the candidates for any potential openings in the fire department.
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Posted by: HFD Supporter
on Nov 10, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Being a Huntington Firefighter is no dream job. They don't make as much money as everyone seems to think, unless they spend the majority of their days off working overtime away from their families. They have poor health insurance coverage (I think GC Services offers a better plan.) They have NO contract as of right now either. They risk their lives by going into burning buildings, pulling people from wrecked vehicles on the side of the interstate (hoping to not get run over by a member of the public going 80mph b/c they simply have no respect and do not care.), and also go on countless cardiac arrest calls. The HFD is usually the first to respond to any of the above, HPD usually last. Yet, our fine City of Huntington keeps chipping away at their benefits and taking away their zeal for the job. Most companies reward their employess for their years of loyalty and hard work i/o slowly take everything they have earned away.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM
You would have a better candidate pool if you didn't require living within city limits
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