Uk firefighter
#16
Re: Uk firefighter
But it's irrelevant to the OP whether America needs ten thousand new firefighters or has ten thousand too many. Similarly (previous post) it's irrelevant whether he gets his paramedic certification or not.
#17
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no offense either, but if my local council hired a foreign firefighter with 2 million people in ohio on the dole, it would be like committing political suicide.
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Re: Uk firefighter
Thanks for the response. I'm not a US citizen and neither is my wife so that's a no go. I am an electrician by trade if that would help?! I have visited ca a bit and loved it, iv also taken an interest in the American firefighters techniques and jobs they attend, would love to live in a beautiful place and carry on my dream job.
Where were you, your wife, your parents, and your wife's parents, born?
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#20
Re: Uk firefighter
Just in case you haven't seen it yet, here is the list of visa options for the US. http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Pulaski's_Ways%3A_How_to_Live_and_Work_in_the_USA
As you can see, neither a firefighter nor an electrician would qualify for any of those, so you'll need to think of a Plan B if you really want to move to the US.
Best of luck.
As you can see, neither a firefighter nor an electrician would qualify for any of those, so you'll need to think of a Plan B if you really want to move to the US.
Best of luck.
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Re: Uk firefighter
Hi everyone, I'm new here and after a bit of advice. I'm thinking of moving to the USA, California to be exact. I'm a firefighter in the uk and was wondering if there are any of you who know if I could transfer to the USA as a firefighter? I know that the USA fire service is different to the uk I.E ladder coys, etc. I'm sure I heard of someone doing this a while ago but I may be mistaken. Has anyone here known or done a transfer of this kind? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jamie
Thanks
Jamie
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Re: Uk firefighter
The Fire Dept where I am is Volunteer, that does not mean money and goods do not change hands however.
#24
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Not sure if you need to be a US citizen for a f fighters job, you might have a better chance in a smaller state than CA, openings come often as the retirement packages are so good many f fighters retire at an early age as they all have second jobs to work at, I think you have to pass a f fighter one course before even applying to get on the list.
One advantage though out in the sticks, being able to get fire fighter plates for your car. FIL hasn't been the town fire chief for 15 years now, but he still has his fire chief plates and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket because of them
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Re: Uk firefighter
The flip side, many of those smaller towns, in those smaller states are all volunteer and the level of skill varies from a couple of properly trained people to the completely inept getting a volunteer position because they're popular in town.
One advantage though out in the sticks, being able to get fire fighter plates for your car. FIL hasn't been the town fire chief for 15 years now, but he still has his fire chief plates and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket because of them
One advantage though out in the sticks, being able to get fire fighter plates for your car. FIL hasn't been the town fire chief for 15 years now, but he still has his fire chief plates and hasn't gotten a speeding ticket because of them
#26
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they don't need plates. the local dibble will know who the first responders are. They'll see them enough.
#27
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Most drive straight out to a shout from where ever they're working in their own motor in the sticks, hence the need for the plates.
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Re: Uk firefighter
Free Gas for you and your Family is one of the biggies.