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WHY DO THIS? The reason you are doing this is to start your own data base of fire departments within your geographical region. It is going to be your template for conducting future researches. This list will become your "Master List" of fire departments that are found within a 50 mile radius of your residence. Once you have completed the counties and cities that are within that radius, it will then be time to expand your search to the counties and cities that are within 100 miles of your residence, then 150 miles, and then 200 miles. I would also suggest listing "big-city or large fire departments" that are out of the 200 mile radius. The reason why is because it might be worth your time and effort to drive or fly to take a test that is 500 miles away if there are plans to hire a lot of firefighters, open up new fire stations in growing areas. Are you thinking this is a waist of time or too much work? First of all, it is not a waste of time. Think back to the need to be proactive. Do you want to be in charge of your own destiny, or do you want someone else to be? I would rather have myself be in charge. That way, I have no one to blame but myself. Also, think of it as a way to educate your self in your local and regional geography. Testing to become a firefighter took me to places I probably never would have ventured to otherwise, and it really educated me as to what cities and counties are within the State of California. Remember, knowledge is power. You never know when that information might be useful in the future. By building this data base now, it will help narrow your focus in the future, thus allowing you to save time and also concentrate on other areas. HOW THIS CONCEPT WILL BE BROKEN UP: Phase 1 - Developing your firefighter candidate research binder Phase 2 - Organizing your firefighter candidate research binder into chapters Phase 3 - Obtaining the necessary information for your firefighter candidate research binder GETTING STARTED: To be proactive, it is going to take some time and some energy, and I suggest you start by doing the following items: Phase 1: Developing your firefighter candidate research binder A. Obtain the necessary tools and equipment. To do this properly, you will need the following items that are available from any office supply store (you might even already have them): One two-inch binder Blank ruled paper, 8 x 11 Section dividers Pens / pencils to write with (CLICK HERE) TO CONTINUE READING THE FOLLOWING ADVICE |
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