Saanich BC Hiring [Archive] - The Firehall.com Forum

budweiser

07-15-2006, 01:07 PM

dentedhead

07-15-2006, 02:34 PM

Im going to apply, the thing is that I live in Ontario, does anyone know a way around going all the to B.C. to write the test? I know it would be worth it, if I got the job, but It doesnt say how many ppl there are hiring,

But if I really want to work there, I guess i would have to go there first, but has anyone heard of any ways to do the test closer to home??

No you will be fine,just phone the chief and tell him you want to work for his dept.Im sure he will be more than happy to forward the test on to you, hell he may even just give you the job straight up.

I was thinking about doing the same with Vancouver,Ill just tell the chief I know two guys from a website they can vouch for me.

Good luck, all your hard work is going to pay off!!:rolleyes:

Dentedhead

jonny

07-15-2006, 02:48 PM

Im almost positive they dont do that. otherwise everyone would apply to ever department across Canada.

irsqyu

07-15-2006, 03:09 PM

Good luck, all your hard work is going to pay off!!:rolleyes:

Am I wrong:rolleyes: but wouldn't :rolleyes: this be the sarcastic smilie:rolleyes:

dentedhead

07-15-2006, 03:21 PM

Am I wrong:rolleyes: but wouldn't :rolleyes: this be the sarcastic smilie:rolleyes:

Oh no its the Im stuck for an answer/going to lie and I am looking up hoping to find it smile.

Dentedhead

backdraft69

07-15-2006, 08:17 PM

hahahaa, very funny, but I was serious,. I know some tests are good for more than one place, like the CPS test results at Brock, I heard they were good for some places. I was just seeing if anyone knew a way or not, but I no theres not really. Im not to familiar with places in BC, i guess each department just does it own test then.

mrhuckfinn

08-08-2006, 02:56 PM

Does anyone know how many people are still on the old list from the last hiring? I heard there were quite a few who didnt get hired??

ssifire

08-09-2006, 06:32 AM

Does anyone know how many people are still on the old list from the last hiring? I heard there were quite a few who didnt get hired??

My understanding is that the list got too depleted, from other departments hiring the guys/gals on the waiting list.

mrhuckfinn

08-24-2006, 04:46 PM

Got my letter today!!! yay!, now its study, study, study, for the written!
Good luck to those who made it through!

MyNumberIs911

08-24-2006, 05:23 PM

Hey i applied to and well no letter yet, where are you located and when is the written. I really hope my app went through i cant really see any reason why i wouldnt, have everything and then some. Good luck on the test!!

mrhuckfinn

08-25-2006, 03:37 PM

Hey dont worry too much, sometimes the letters come at different times. I live in Colwood, and got mine on Thursday morn. A friend of mine recieved his letter from Victoria about 3 days after everyone else, so he was sweating it pretty bad!! The written is Sept 2nd, so you have a bit of time yet.

hosehead

08-25-2006, 05:56 PM

Congratulations, but c,mon Huck, you know Colwood is just a pretty way of saying Langford. See ya on the 2nd...

MRWJ

08-25-2006, 08:01 PM

Congratulations, but c,mon Huck, you know Colwood is just a pretty way of saying Langford. See ya on the 2nd...

Ya...minus the Trans Am on blocks in your front yard! Hahaha!

mrhuckfinn

08-25-2006, 09:03 PM

and with an added bonus of our Fire Dept, doing more than just protecting our schools foundations ;)

firefighter26

08-25-2006, 10:51 PM

Ouch.... that was pretty low (might be true, but still pretty low.... unless you where there scratching your head thinking WTF!!).

Besides, if it wasn't for langford we wouldn't have Home Depot, Future Shop, Costco, Staples, Superstore, A second Walmart, Canadian Tire, Rona, Slegg Lumber, The Brick, most of the improvements to Canwest mall and 3 less Tim Hortons to choose from!

Good luck with Saanich though, you guys. I've done a few calls with them on the Pat Bay and they were great to work with.

MRWJ

08-26-2006, 04:57 AM

and with an added bonus of our Fire Dept, doing more than just protecting our schools foundations ;)

Hahahaha...now that was funny! Don't forget fire proofing hotels before they are opened!

mrhuckfinn

08-26-2006, 08:43 PM

Hahahaha...now that was funny! Don't forget fire proofing hotels before they are opened!

now now, lets not get carried away! remember it is Langford that is bringing the mullet back in style, so they do have some good points!!

bestcoast

08-27-2006, 09:57 AM

Passed through Langford last week on holidays..............they ful time??...........................................B C.................

mrhuckfinn

08-27-2006, 04:17 PM

Passed through Langford last week on holidays..............they ful time??...........................................B C.................

Hey there, a lot of the halls in the westshore ie. Langford, Colwood and View Royal have a few-4-8 paid guys in the daytime with the rest of the guys being volys (no paid on call) Langford has 3 halls, so its a pretty big municipality.

moon1

09-05-2006, 09:55 AM

Whom here wrote for Saanich on Saturday?

I seem to remember 2 years ago they got the results out pretty quick!

Has anyone heard how many they are hiring?

Moon1

mrhuckfinn

09-05-2006, 04:40 PM

Whom here wrote for Saanich on Saturday?

I seem to remember 2 years ago they got the results out pretty quick!

Has anyone heard how many they are hiring?

Moon1

Hey Hey, no mail today, but I would imagine that would be too fast. I havnt heard much about the hiring this year, but I do know a couple guys on the list last year that didnt get picked up this time. They didnt have to write the test tho, just do the physical and they got bumped straight into the interview.

mrhuckfinn

09-08-2006, 11:02 AM

Anyone get anything from Saanich, or hear of anyone getting a letter??? Sadly my mailbox remains empty and it's friday already, not feeling good :(

jonny

09-08-2006, 12:38 PM

think my mailman is on strike, nothing here, havent heard of anyone getting anything yet either

Ladder903

09-08-2006, 03:30 PM

3 stations in langford with the same # of apparatus Central Saanich has in 1 station

sugar

09-08-2006, 05:19 PM

nothing as of friday.....

jonny

09-11-2006, 09:55 AM

letters for agility test are out, mines on wed 20th

moon1

09-11-2006, 12:00 PM

Mines on the 19th.

Any idea on how many are going to the next stage. 2 days worth of physicals seem like a lot of people!

Moon1

mrhuckfinn

09-11-2006, 12:04 PM

got a letter too!! was getting worried. no idea how many, but I;ll post how many i saw on the 19th, and someone count and post for the 20th/\

moon1

09-12-2006, 02:46 PM

Mrhuckfinn and Jonny,

Are the stages/steps of the physical listed anywhere? I seem to remember the physical was like a modified combat challenge. Any help would be an appreciated!

Moon1

mrhuckfinn

09-12-2006, 04:44 PM

Mrhuckfinn and Jonny,

Are the stages/steps of the physical listed anywhere? I seem to remember the physical was like a modified combat challenge. Any help would be an appreciated!

Moon1

Hey moon, make sure you keep it a secret so we have the upper hand, but the info can be found on stage 3 of
http://www.gov.saanich.bc.ca/municipal/employment/information_package_2006.pdf#search=%22saanich%20f ire%20rescue%22

moon1

09-13-2006, 05:05 AM

Thanks,

I will keep it a secret.

No one on this forum will ever know.

Moon1

mrhuckfinn

09-13-2006, 03:04 PM

Thanks,

I will keep it a secret.

No one on this forum will ever know.

Moon1

Thanks moon, I really appreciate you keeping this confidential.

firefighter26

09-13-2006, 04:21 PM

HEY!!!! Are you two talking about some kind of secret or something????

jonny

09-19-2006, 12:06 PM

anyone have there agility test today?

mrhuckfinn

09-19-2006, 02:29 PM

yup, sounds like there are around 50-60 doing it. Pretty straightforward. they explain everything to you before hand. did mine today.

jonny

09-19-2006, 02:58 PM

any of the events timed?

moon1

09-19-2006, 02:58 PM

Very basic, just listen to the procedure they explain to you. Do it the way they show you.

I do not know how they will pick people for an interview. Probably a combined point system!?

Any guesses on #'s going for interviews?

Moon1

moon1

09-19-2006, 02:59 PM

You have 4 minutes to do the ladder climb.

Plenty of time.

Moon1

mrhuckfinn

09-19-2006, 03:51 PM

hey moon, check yer inbox

jonny

09-21-2006, 08:46 AM

were the interview set for oct 2 and 3? if so they must not be interviewing many from the 50 still in the running

mrhuckfinn

09-21-2006, 12:26 PM

were the interview set for oct 2 and 3? if so they must not be interviewing many from the 50 still in the running

I guess it depends on how many mistakes you made. I think i made one, but cant remember if they wanted us to take off the hydrant caps in order or not??

moon1

09-22-2006, 07:49 PM

When did they say when they would let us know if we have an interview? Are the interviews Oct 2 ans 3rd?

Moon1

jonny

09-25-2006, 10:09 AM

letters are out, got my rejection letter this morning. anyone else have any luck?

mrhuckfinn

09-25-2006, 06:35 PM

letters are out, got my rejection letter this morning. anyone else have any luck?
Hey Jonny, sorry to hear :( that sucks. I got a pleased to inform you letter! so I'm pretty stoked. not sure how many are going through to the interviews tho. They must have taken an accumulative score on the dexterity thing, cause I'm sure I messed up on something.
Oh well, the battle continues!! good luck!!

hosehead

09-25-2006, 08:13 PM

Yeah, that stinks sorry man. Jonny, how did the Victoria thing treat you? Hey Huck how do you think they scored the dexterity dealie?

moon1

09-25-2006, 08:29 PM

mrhuckfinn

09-28-2006, 08:57 PM

I got the good news letter, unfortunately I have to miss the interview, I will be out of town for work!

What are the chances they would reschedule?

I would most likely lose my job if I did not go.

Moon1

I would go to the interview, sometimes you have to risk alot to gain alot, think about it, the best job in the world, and the last job you'll ever have!!

mrhuckfinn

09-28-2006, 08:58 PM

Yeah, that stinks sorry man. Jonny, how did the Victoria thing treat you? Hey Huck how do you think they scored the dexterity dealie?
Truley and honesty i thought i sh*% the bed on the dexterity dealie, i was sure i messed up on the hydrant/