Whitby

[TomC]

O.K kids, Whitby has opened up..good luck

http://www.whitby.ca/index.php?tx=0.7&a=3&id=294&q=323

[FFWannabe]

Hmmmmm, it's worth sending in the resume!!

Sue :)

[backdraft69]

anyone know how many whitby is hiring? is it for thje Brooklyn hall going full time? are they mostly hiring prev. volunteers?

[DoubleHelix]

I heard they're only hiring a few. Whitby is only like 60,000 or so isn't it?

[OnFire]

Whitby had a meeting last week with all the brass and was approved for 20 over the next year. The possible brake down was 5 Nov 1st 5 Dec 1st (I know it does not make sense) 6 April 2006 and 4 fall of 2006. I heard they have been real busy lately and having a hard time making 10 in 10 and some of counsel was pushing for more firefighters. The population is around 110000 check there web page to find out for sure.

[DoubleHelix]

wow that sounds good
wierd that theyre not doing a test to weed out some applicants

[Gan12]

Nov. 1st seem a little fast because they are taking resumes until Oct 12. I guess if they are going staight to interviews that would save some time.

[AFESFF]

I have talked with a few people and I hear that they are looking for experienced ff's with a good education background. Apperently the cheif is reviewing all resumes personally

[OnFire]

Nov. 1st seem a little fast because they are taking resumes until Oct 12. I guess if they are going staight to interviews that would save some time.

Yes that is true but Hamilton did it. There fitness test ended on sept. 11 interviews the week of the 19th and they made job offers the 26. Whitby does not require the york test till after the offer of employment. Iam just passing on what I have been told by a good source nothing is in stone.

[rescue252]

Did I read that right?? The Chief is personally going to review each application??! If thats the case, I hope he has lots of time on his hands!

[OnFire]

I heard the same thing about the chief.
But Iam not sure if they will be screened first for min. qualifications befor he gets them?

[smoke286]

He wants to make sure no more Tim Lee's sneak in

[backdraft69]

hahaa, i know what u mean, ,

[Firefit1]

Who is Tim Lee? I'm guessing he fudged his resume or just plan was useless!! Let us all in on the secret. What are the chances of an out of town guy getting a job there? I have tonnes of qualifications and also be a volley for 4 yrs.

[dentedhead]

Who is Tim Lee? I'm guessing he fudged his resume or just plan was useless!! Let us all in on the secret. What are the chances of an out of town guy getting a job there? I have tonnes of qualifications and also be a volley for 4 yrs.


See also, two hatter thread.

Dentedhead

[DoubleHelix]

Anyone hear back from them?

I know it only closed on Wednesday but I think 5 guys are supposed to start early November so people should be hearing soon.

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Apparently they will be calling people in 3 weeks or so. If we don't get the call we are S.O.L. Heard it in my night school class. Hope that helps..

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Whitby didn't want any money up front so I can't imagine how many applications they have to wade through.

[FFBALLARD]

Has anyone heard from Whitby since the resume and coverletter deadline?

[DoubleHelix]

Negative.

I heard at the CPAT that they hired 5 full time guys already and will call for interviews for some more spots in a couple weeks.

The key thing here is "I heard". So could be BS or could be real. Either way I bet alot of full time guys applied so tough competition.

[OnFire]

Talked with a Whitby F.F. today he has "heard" 10 to be hired around Jan 1 06. This was changed from the 5 nov and 5 dec as it did not make sence to run two recruit class so close together and the holiday season would be right after starting of class.

[DoubleHelix]

Yeah that makes way more sense. I wonder how many applied?

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Guess no one has heard anything yet???

[Sneddy]

Nothin' here Pete!

I will post if I get something.

Ed

[thebuds]

o.k fellas, sorry if you havent heard anything yet, but they made the calls this past week.

[Sneddy]

Oh well, i did not have the requirements anyway. It did not cost anything to apply, so why not.

Thanks for the heads up!

Ed

[PeTeRpArKeR]

I did have the requirments and still no phone call. Oh well, good thing I don't take these rejections personally. LOL..Anyone else have good news???
Spidey out.

[DoubleHelix]

My buddy got a call, but he never returned it.

Instead he's in 10 weeks of hell(that I wish I was in) that is Hamilton Fire recruit training.

[BLEVE]

Few people I know that are Whitby locals got called. I'm sure I had more quals then 2 of them but was not a Whitby res.
Any of you know if they will be making more calls in the future for the 2nd recruitment or are they only taking the ones they need now and making a list for the others?

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Is your buddy older than us DH ? Lucky bastard !! LOL

[DoubleHelix]

Yeah he's 23. Tried harder then anyone I went to school with. Applied everywhere and did tons of courses, volunteered, learned 2 new languages and tons of other stuff.

There training is insane though. I'm not gonna type it all out but they did more burns in a week then I did at school all year. Very aggressive training.

Good luck to anyone who has an interview.

[dentedhead]

Yeah he's 23. Tried harder then anyone I went to school with. Applied everywhere and did tons of courses, volunteered, learned 2 new languages and tons of other stuff.

There training is insane though. I'm not gonna type it all out but they did more burns in a week then I did at school all year. Very aggressive training.

Good luck to anyone who has an interview.

Hamilton is prolly one of the busiest cities in not only Ontario but Canada for actual FF.They were the only city in Ontario that has not seen a reduction in fire loss 5 years running.

Dentedhead

[DoubleHelix]

Yeah they run close to 500 fires a year. So hes gonna be placed downtown and can expect a fire a day. And it's not like Toronto where theres tons of guys at a working fire.

I wonder if the fire numbers have anything to do with the prevention work or just the fact theres alot of grungy, run down places in Hamilton.

[dentedhead]

Yeah they run close to 500 fires a year. So hes gonna be placed downtown and can expect a fire a day. And it's not like Toronto where theres tons of guys at a working fire.

I wonder if the fire numbers have anything to do with the prevention work or just the fact theres alot of grungy, run down places in Hamilton.

Old grungy buildings and a colourful underbelly.I worked Pt EMS in Hamilton in the mid 80s they were also very busy with legit calls,lots of nasty assaults.Shes a rough old place

Everytime I go there it feels like Im in an American city for some reason.The mountain is nice thoughLOL.

Dentedhead

[Ladymedic]

Hey, come on guys your talking about my hometown! :(


I worked the dowtown core full time for over 14 years. I saw more trauma, assaults, shootings, stabbings etc than I ever want to admit but the one thing I can say for Hamilton is that very little of it is random violence. I off course lived on the mountain my entire life so I was somewhat isolated from all that in my everyday life :)

It really isn't a bad city. From an emergency service aspect if you're looking for quiet and sedate, not the place to go. You're definately garunteed to get a wide range of calls that most places can't offer.

[dentedhead]

Hey, come on guys your talking about my hometown! :(


I worked the dowtown core full time for over 14 years. I saw more trauma, assaults, shootings, stabbings etc than I ever want to admit but the one thing I can say for Hamilton is that very little of it is random violence. I off course lived on the mountain my entire life so I was somewhat isolated from all that in my everyday life :)

It really isn't a bad city. From an emergency service aspect if you're looking for quiet and sedate, not the place to go. You're definately garunteed to get a wide range of calls that most places can't offer.


Yes the planning was almost futuristic,I always thought that the best place for a hospital was across the street from a steel mill and two doors up from a chemical plant that may and did catch fire.

Not putting your hometown down just stating the obvious.

Dundern castle is nice.

Dentedhead
P.S something beautiful did come out of Hamtown.....You... OHHH I still gotit!!

P.P.S I think we are gonna take a RAT charge if we arent carefulLOL

[iamvff]

P.S something beautiful did come out of Hamtown.....You... OHHH I still gotit!!


OHHHHH....Mrs. DH is not going to like that comment young man!! :eek:
Little lonely in the ole wood shop lately?? :D

iamvff ;)

[dentedhead]

OHHHHH....Mrs. DH is not going to like that comment young man!! :eek:
Little lonely in the ole wood shop lately?? :D

iamvff ;)

What Mrs.DH dosent know wont hurt her.I am just being nice, I like all my stuff not just half of it.

If you go back through the threads you will remember I have a soft spot for the Hamilton ladies.

The woodshop is in full Xmas mode just the way I like it. Full of midgets er elves.

Dentedhead

[Ladymedic]

Awwwwwwwww DH, you're making me blush! :o


Wasn't offended, I just happen to truly like the city. Believe me, I have seen the deepest, darkest, dirtiest Sh!t holes in the city ( and that was just the ambulance bases!! :p ) yet I can still appreciate the beauty of the parks, the waterfront, and some of the wonderful old neighbourhoods. As I mentioned earlier though, great place to work any Emergency service whether EMS, Fire or Police. You'll get a good range of calls and not a whole lot of rest.

If yer taking orders DH, I'll take a nice kitchen island with a wine rack in the bottom :D

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Hey Guys and Gals.. If I can break in for a moment.. Back to Whitby.. I heard from a guy in my class last night who got a call from them.. Apparently they only called about 25 guys back.. for 16 positions. Out of how many applications I don't know.. Needless to say I was not one of them. Not sure what they were looking for or what caught their eye.. but according to him they were not local guys and gals..
Back to the drawing board... Big SIGH....
Spidey out...

[ShutOut]

25 for 16 hmmm!! that sounds interesting. They must be confident 16 out of 25 are going to pass the interview stage!!
They may regret doing that if this is true. I wonder who got those interviews anyway. Kinda feels like a homer situation.

[dentedhead]

Awwwwwwwww DH, you're making me blush! :o


Wasn't offended, I just happen to truly like the city. Believe me, I have seen the deepest, darkest, dirtiest Sh!t holes in the city ( and that was just the ambulance bases!! :p ) yet I can still appreciate the beauty of the parks, the waterfront, and some of the wonderful old neighbourhoods. As I mentioned earlier though, great place to work any Emergency service whether EMS, Fire or Police. You'll get a good range of calls and not a whole lot of rest.

If yer taking orders DH, I'll take a nice kitchen island with a wine rack in the bottom :D

Yes the parks are lovely and so are many areas off the beaten path however for every one of those, there are 4 Eddies Places.


Taking orders for next summer on large jobs.Since you are a medic shouldnt that be whine rack?

LM is gonna be pissed at me now LOL!!

Dentedhead

[Matchbox]

Help a brother out....I got an interview with Whitby. Anybody out their got any suggestions or tips that would be helpful to me? Anything would be great...I am sick of losing sleep thinking about this

[dentedhead]

Help a brother out....I got an interview with Whitby. Anybody out their got any suggestions or tips that would be helpful to me? Anything would be great...I am sick of losing sleep thinking about this

Im not on Whitby.However there are some generic things that will help you.Learn about the town,not just the dept pop,major buildings such as hospitals geography etc not so much addresses but how many how big etc.Try and learn more about the dept call volume unique services they provide size. You get the idea.

Most importantly look within yourself.Think about obstacles you have overcome,times when you were able to provide leadership or work as a team memeber to resolve an issue of some importance. Sports count, so if you need to use that as an example do so.Also be prepared for what would you do type questions.

Go in relaxed but not cocky or overly humble.Dress appropriatley make sure your shoes are shiny and dont get that funky new hair style the day before, go easy on the cologne.Take any excessive jewelry off,I did my interview with two earings in (forgot about them)nothing was said until I started training,I would advise they come out just to be safe.

If a question isnt clear ask them to repeat it.THINK about your answer speak clearly and at a volume so that the interviewers arent straining to hear you. Do not try to bullshit these people they will see right through you, if you sneak it by it will bite you in the ass eventually.Avoid rambling just to say what you think they want to hear....eventually.

Good luck let us know how you make out

Dentedhead

[ShutOut]

Well I just got home from a long day at work and to my surprise I found a nice message on my phone from Whitby. Looks like I am in the game now for an interview. They are still calling so dont give up on them yet. MatchBox when is your interview? I dont know when mine is but I will call her back tommorrow, hopefully thats what she wanted! lol Has anyone did it yet? Any helpful hints for a brother would be greatly appreciated..

Thanks Guys

[Matchbox]

Interesting, congrats to you on the interview! (if thats what it is for) I know that interviews are running from the 21 to the 30th ( i have mine on the 24) so I havent got anything to share with you tips wise. Dentedhead did a very helpful post regarding some general interview tips which you should read over.

Congrats and good luck and who knows the next time I see you we may be both wearing Whitby uniforms! (sigh, okay now back to reality)

[DoubleHelix]

Congrats guys, im curiuous as to what your resumes consist of?

I imagine they were looking for some experience but im just wondering.

Good luck!!

[PeTeRpArKeR]

Hey Guys.. I'd be curious to know as well what peaked their interest.. I'm wondering if it is extra courses, volunteer experience.. age.. Any tips would be welcome. And as always.. GOOD LUCK !

[infernobuster]

He wants to make sure no more Tim Lee's sneak in

Do you know Tim personally, or just taking a crack at him?

[ShutOut]

Matchbox how did your interview go? I go next week. By the way did you do an assessment as well? If you did, is it anything I should be preparing for?

[Matchbox]

Well the interiveiw went fine, I'll know if I got the job by next week most likely....They do a psychological assesment but it isnt anything you can prepare for you just have to go with the flow. Everyone whom interivews you are very nice and be prepared for about an hous worth of questions, but other than that thats all the information I can give you. Do you know how many others got calls for interivews also? How long ago did you get your call?

[DoubleHelix]

Congrats guys, im curiuous as to what your resumes consist of?

I imagine they were looking for some experience but im just wondering.

Good luck!!

Bump please

[Matchbox]

Everyone is stressing about what exactly they were looking for...and to be honest you are never going to find the answers, you can not pin it on a course, job experience, location, gender or anything. Trust me, at my interivew they said that I was chosen from over 1400 applicants. Now I have a strong resume and good work experience but after speaking with some of the other guys also chosen for interivews I cant find any trend. some say you got preference if you lived in Whitby, not true, only 6 out of the 25 odd guys chosen were from Whitby. Some say they were looking for courses, again not true. i met some guys whom had been at this for 5 years and had both the Texas A&M Course and Pre-service and their OFM and and and the list goes on, then I met others whom had just their pre-service. Finally some say age and work experience, again, not true. I met guys as old as 34 and some as young as 20 with or with out work experience. So my advice to all you guys waiting for that phone call is stop trying to figure it out. I am not saying give up, I am just saying, that in order to keep your sanity its best not to try and wrap your head around how and why they chose who they did. Trust me, I have been trying to do that this whole time. And one last thing before I go, I have been hearing a lot of bitching and complaining about this recruitment for the passed 4 weeks. Some who didnt get a call are really offended that others who did, did get a call....Just be happy for these people! encourage them and wish them good luck! We are all in this together and we all want the same thing. Anyone who is serious enough and commited to see it through to the end will, I believe, be a firefighter. Some people get lucky and get it first time out and others go through 10 interivews and years of disappointment before this dream comes true. The one thing that would make this process a whole lot less painful for all of us is if this back-biting stops! Whew, okay that was a mouthful and I really hope it helps for all you guys. So in conclusion

1. Stop trying to figure it out, cause you can't
2.Never give up, ya it sucks that a lot of good guys didnt get a call but YOUR TIME WILL COME
3.Some bitching and lets encourage one another! We are all in this together

hope that crystalizes it for you

Peace and Love

[FFWannabe]

Everyone is stressing about what exactly they were looking for...and to be honest you are never going to find the answers, you can not pin it on a course, job experience, location, gender or anything. Trust me, at my interivew they said that I was chosen from over 1400 applicants. Now I have a strong resume and good work experience but after speaking with some of the other guys also chosen for interivews I cant find any trend. some say you got preference if you lived in Whitby, not true, only 6 out of the 25 odd guys chosen were from Whitby. Some say they were looking for courses, again not true. i met some guys whom had been at this for 5 years and had both the Texas A&M Course and Pre-service and their OFM and and and the list goes on, then I met others whom had just their pre-service. Finally some say age and work experience, again, not true. I met guys as old as 34 and some as young as 20 with or with out work experience. So my advice to all you guys waiting for that phone call is stop trying to figure it out. I am not saying give up, I am just saying, that in order to keep your sanity its best not to try and wrap your head around how and why they chose who they did. Trust me, I have been trying to do that this whole time. And one last thing before I go, I have been hearing a lot of bitching and complaining about this recruitment for the passed 4 weeks. Some who didnt get a call are really offended that others who did, did get a call....Just be happy for these people! encourage them and wish them good luck! We are all in this together and we all want the same thing. Anyone who is serious enough and commited to see it through to the end will, I believe, be a firefighter. Some people get lucky and get it first time out and others go through 10 interivews and years of disappointment before this dream comes true. The one thing that would make this process a whole lot less painful for all of us is if this back-biting stops! Whew, okay that was a mouthful and I really hope it helps for all you guys. So in conclusion

1. Stop trying to figure it out, cause you can't
2.Never give up, ya it sucks that a lot of good guys didnt get a call but YOUR TIME WILL COME
3.Some bitching and lets encourage one another! We are all in this together

hope that crystalizes it for you

Peace and Love

Ummmm... ditto!!! Very well said my friend!!!

Sue :)

[DoubleHelix]

Everyone is stressing about what exactly they were looking for...and to be honest you are never going to find the answers, you can not pin it on a course, job experience, location, gender or anything. Trust me, at my interivew they said that I was chosen from over 1400 applicants. Now I have a strong resume and good work experience but after speaking with some of the other guys also chosen for interivews I cant find any trend. some say you got preference if you lived in Whitby, not true, only 6 out of the 25 odd guys chosen were from Whitby. Some say they were looking for courses, again not true. i met some guys whom had been at this for 5 years and had both the Texas A&M Course and Pre-service and their OFM and and and the list goes on, then I met others whom had just their pre-service. Finally some say age and work experience, again, not true. I met guys as old as 34 and some as young as 20 with or with out work experience. So my advice to all you guys waiting for that phone call is stop trying to figure it out. I am not saying give up, I am just saying, that in order to keep your sanity its best not to try and wrap your head around how and why they chose who they did. Trust me, I have been trying to do that this whole time. And one last thing before I go, I have been hearing a lot of bitching and complaining about this recruitment for the passed 4 weeks. Some who didnt get a call are really offended that others who did, did get a call....Just be happy for these people! encourage them and wish them good luck! We are all in this together and we all want the same thing. Anyone who is serious enough and commited to see it through to the end will, I believe, be a firefighter. Some people get lucky and get it first time out and others go through 10 interivews and years of disappointment before this dream comes true. The one thing that would make this process a whole lot less painful for all of us is if this back-biting stops! Whew, okay that was a mouthful and I really hope it helps for all you guys. So in conclusion

1. Stop trying to figure it out, cause you can't
2.Never give up, ya it sucks that a lot of good guys didnt get a call but YOUR TIME WILL COME
3.Some bitching and lets encourage one another! We are all in this together

hope that crystalizes it for you

Peace and Love

I don't know if that was at me or what but whatever. I wasn't asking what youre background/experience was because I want to copy exactly what you have because you got a call from Whitby. I wanted to know because its interesting to see where everybodies backgrounds come from and to see a closer look at the competition.

I'm not in need of the answer or that special course.

Sorry for being interested

[FFWannabe]

I don't know if that was at me or what but whatever. I wasn't asking what youre background/experience was because I want to copy exactly what you have because you got a call from Whitby. I wanted to know because its interesting to see where everybodies backgrounds come from and to see a closer look at the competition.

I'm not in need of the answer or that special course.

Sorry for being interested

Dare I say, there has been a lot of negativity lately with regards to recruitments, etc... step out of your box dh, you haven't been the only one asking questions... and might I add, you have kind of proven the point with the quick jump past the tonsils there... no offense meant in any way... just an observation.

Sue :)

[DoubleHelix]

No offence taken, but what exactly does "quick jump past the tonsils" mean?

[FFWannabe]

No offence taken, but what exactly does "quick jump past the tonsils" mean?

lol... I didn't want to say you jumped down his throat, so I thought I'd dress it up a little... lol!

Sue :)

[DoubleHelix]

Fair enough, testosterone is a little high as I just came back from the gym so maybe I was a little quick triggered but since I brought the question up again after it wasn't answered I figured it was more or less a shot.

[OnFire]

Well in all this negative and realy useless postings I just want to say good luck to Matchbox and any one else that has a interview coming up be it with Whitby or any other Dept.

[Matchbox]

Thanks to you on fire, I really appreciate the encouragement. And to DH it really wasnt a shot at you or anyone in particular about the negetivity thing. Just lately my head has been spinning with rumors and hearsay of all type and to be honest a fair amoount of it is negetive. your question is very valid and understandable but EVERYONE who didnt get a call from Whitby HR wants to know this! And like I said they will never get the answer either unfortunately. So press on and have patience!

[ShutOut]

Matchbox, I am not sure how manys others have interviewed this week, sorry. You were right though, everyone who interviews you is very nice. My interview went well, I geuss its time to cross my fingers and wait and see. Anyways good luck to everyone.

[Matchbox]

Hold on to your hats folks Whitby just started making calls to candidates last night. Some have alreay recieved job offers....if thats you congratulations!

[PeTeRpArKeR]

I wish I had a hat to hold on to. I'm sooooooooo jealous... But wish everyone the very best of luck !!!!!!!!!!!!
Spidey out....

[FFWannabe]

Oh guys... my fingers and toes are crossed for you! I hope this one's for you!!

Best of luck! Sue :)

[DoubleHelix]

Hold on to your hats folks Whitby just started making calls to candidates last night. Some have alreay recieved job offers....if thats you congratulations!


Does that mean you're hired? Good luck if you havent got the call already.

Seems like a great town to work in.

[Matchbox]

No I havent received a call yet, so my gut is telling me I didnt make it.....

Gonna cry....Sue hold me!

HAHAHAHA well back to the drawing board

[infernobuster]

Rob T ... you never called me back to tell me how your interview went .. or if you got a call or anything????
You gotta fill me in!! I was at the meeting this week that was for all the fire chiefs about the new act for smoke alarms. The OFM hosted it down at TO fire station 334. I seen the fire chief for Whitby there, and was itching to go over and talk to him.

BUT . . never got around to it .. he was surrounded by other chiefs .. damn ..

[FFWannabe]

Gonna cry....Sue hold me!


Oh the poor misguided youth... I would crush you my friend! lol

Sue :)

[ABFF37]

Oh the poor misguided youth... I would crush you my friend! lol

Sue :)

Yeah, are you crazy? Haven't you seen her pipes? Bet she don't know her own strength either ;)

AB :p

[Matchbox]

Sorry Chris, I will try and ring you this week, but so far no job offer from Whitby as of yet so that is some indication on how the interview went i guess...anyway, back to the drawing board like I said before...

[dentedhead]

Maybe its time for a good old dentedhead man hug then.It worked wonders for IAMVFF.

Nice avatar missy.


Dentedhead

[FFWannabe]

Maybe its time for a good old dentedhead man hug then.It worked wonders for IAMVFF.

Nice avatar missy.


Dentedhead

hee heee... .I thought you would like that! lol

Sue :)

[iamvff]

Maybe its time for a good old dentedhead man hug then.It worked wonders for IAMVFF.

Nice avatar missy.


Dentedhead
And oddly enough we seemed to fit right in at the airport!

iamvff :o

[dentedhead]

And oddly enough we seemed to fit right in at the airport!

iamvff :o


Im still hurt that you balked at the pretentious air kisses.

After all it was Toronto and you must always observe local customs, when in Rome as it were.


Dentedhead

[iamvff]

Im still hurt that you balked at the pretentious air kisses.

After all it was Toronto and you must always observe local customs, when in Rome as it were.


Dentedhead
I was feeling uncomfortable....and no means no! Besides...I don't like when people throw chocolates at me!

iamvff

[ShutOut]

Well just finished the physical at york today, I am assuming whoever gets hired will hear by monday. To my knowledge of what I heard today no one has been offered a job yet, just an invite to the med/physical. Thats all the info I have, good luck to anyone in this.

[Matchbox]

Well sorry to say but I know of at least 2 job offers have went out, people started getting calls on Monday, the 12 for job offers. So I called HR to see whats up, they said that job offers will be going out early next week.

[rescue252]

Well sorry to say but I know of at least 2 job offers have went out, people started getting calls on Monday, the 12 for job offers. So I called HR to see whats up, they said that job offers will be going out early next week.

So if the job offers are going out next week, how could people be getting calls on monday last week??

Where did you get the number 12 from? I heard 16 from the guys at the hall

[Matchbox]

Sorry i was kinda unclear, by 12 i meant the 12th. I called HR and they told me that additional job offers will be going out this Monday, meaning the 19th. Also, like you said they are bringing on 16 new guys.

[rescue252]

Did you hear of any start date? is it a class of 16 for the new year?

[Matchbox]

Start date for guy who have already got a call is January 9th. however for those still waiting I have no idea, but I do know that their will be 2 seperate classes going through, one for January and one for April. HAS ANYONE ELSE GOTTEN A CALL THIS WEEK?

[carebear]

Has anyone received a call/job offer for the April start date? Or a call letting them know they didn't make it? I haven't heard anything yet and the anticipation is killing me!!

[rescue252]

10 guys have gotten calls for the January 9th start date. As far as I know, calls arent being made for April until closer to April. It's predicted to be a recruitement of 4 - 6 people for Spring.

[DoubleHelix]

I did a BTLS course with a guy who got hired with Whitby. Good luck to all of you.

[sunfire67]

A guy I volunteer with also got hired onto Whitby.

[carebear]

Anyone receive an offer for the April start date yet??

[TomC]

Well, i had a message on my machine today from Whitby H.R. Im assuming for an interview for the April hire. I will find out more tomorrow when I call back.

[virgo]

Hi, just wondering if anyone has recieved a job offer for the may class ?

[knob]

6 new recruits start Mon. May 15, 2006 that's 16 of the 20. Another 4 to go in Jan. 2007. Don't give up.............

[Hock85]

.................................................. .................................................. .........

[DoubleHelix]

You are absolutly correct with that date. I am happily one of those 6 recruits to start tomorrow morning.. Whitby is a great place and i couldnt be happier.. as the last person stated the town will be hiring 4 more sometime around january so keep trying everyone and good luck to you ...


Thats awesome man

Maybe one day we'll cross paths at a call

[infernobuster]

Is whitby going to start another recruitment? or just use the exsisting people on the list??

[Pumper99]

I got a call today from Whitby HR.........not sure what's going on.

[knob]

A credible rumor has surfaced that the 3 remaining positions for new station staffing, scheduled for the end of 2006 has been moved up to Sept. 2006 and will be 4 positions now.

[Pumper99]

How big is Whitby Fire ?

[knob]

Approx. 100 career members, poulation 120,000.

[knob]

Sorry kids, sounds like 8 candidates have been selected for interviews for the 3-4 positions. Interview dates are booked. That is all.