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NOS2Go4Me,Feb 14 2006, 03:12 PM Wrote:It seems to me you're taking quite the s***-kicking over this, and I commend you for sticking to your "guns", no pun intended.

I'd walk if you don't make it at this point when you know you have all the pre-reqs covered. Politics are f***ing with your career and it is indeed time to move on. Props for deciding to go into firefighting, a career that is habitually more dangerous in its day-to-day than policing for the most part.

Not every perp wields a gun, but every fire can kill you just the same. Of course, there are lots of intangibles on both sides, so I'll end that train of thought right there.

Good luck, I hope you get treated fairly.
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Yeah I'm actually suprised I've stuck with it this one (to some extent) as it's hard to stay positive with all the 'negatives' thrown at ya. All I know is that I can say I've tried my best and if for some reason they still don't want me, I know truly that it's nothing I did wrong. I've truly improved each time and as mentioned the 'politics' are very true as a reason for not getting in. I've done it all and if by then they still don't see my drive or dedication in this, maybe it was never ment to be.

On a side note, being 6'4" tall and 260 pounds (very little fat) maybe my size would be a greater benefit and reason to get into firefighting. Of course with that comes a $25,000 education fee (9 months of school) and international accreditation so your basically guarenteed to do that job once you finish as opposed to others choosing your career path (you get the idea).

Still nervous but I don't have as much riding on it this time since 'honestly' I don't really feel I'll get in anyway. Not wimping out, just facing the reality of it.

Thanks for all the Good Luck's as they definitely help calm the nerves I got....