firefighter/emt

firefighter

firefighter/paramedic

CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT

My day started by balancing manpower throughout the Battalion at 5:30 in the morning. After manpower was completed I would make my rounds throughout the Battalion doing roll call at one of the houses. I supervised 5 houses and numerous firefighters and company officers. I was fortunate enough to have training in problem solving and management skills offered by Chicago Fire Department I supervised men and women and was responsible for their well being. The hardest part of my job was keeping my men and women safe in the firehouse and on the fire scene.The most rewarding part of my job was helping people and and watching my people who worked for me flourish in the careers through training and keeping up on their education.Fire Department

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay, job security, benefits. Education benefits, credit union.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Late hours. Trying to work around other obligations. Taking stupid mandatory classes

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
A lot of comradery. Train together, work together, hang out together. Mutual work experience. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive, swipe in, relieve previous shift. Eat a breakfast, check duties and roster. Morning duties, including rig check out, inventories, training for monthly drills. House duties, cleaning and maintenance.  Weekly duties. Monthly duties. Respond to any alarms as they come. Continue all duties as possible/nessessary.  Meals at 12pm and 6pm. If late night duties expected, might get a nap in during afternoon. Try to stay limber.

A typical day is started with roll call and firehouse work schedule for the day as well as company drills. Drill included hands on and chalk talks as well as review and strategies. As a captain I ran many of the drills and training sessions. Other drills were run by battalion chiefs. In the firehouse we build a bond with one another. Our hands on work requires working together as a team. Most fire function require strenuous work suck as venting a roof, force entry to buildings, opening walls and ceilings,dragging fire hose around, as well as other functions. If we were able to save a home from burning down, save the contents within the structure, remove people from a damaged vehicle,and assist the injured, the end result of these jobs made our day a success.

A typical day is started with roll call and firehouse work schedule for the day as well as company drills. Drill included hands on and chalk talks as well as review and strategies. In the firehouse we build a bond with one another. Our hands on work requires working together as a team. Most fire function require strenuous work suck as venting a roof, force entry to buildings, opening walls and ceilings,dragging fire hose around, as well as other functions. If we were able to save a home from burning down, save the contents within the structure, remove people from a damaged vehicle,and assist the injured, the end result of these jobs made our day a success.

A typical day would be roll-call at 0800, perform daily duties, clean fire truck, upkeep of the firehouse, hours of training and fighting fire or first responder duties when alarm sounded.  I loved the job and the benefit were great. Great working relationship with the Officers.  The workplace culture was great as well, cooking, eating and depending on each other.  The hardest part of the job is operating under stress during a fire. The most enjoyable was the camaraderie with the other firefighter.  They are like family.

The typical day of work consisted of working with other interns as well as one of many Fire Lt. What I learned was how hard the Fire Department actually work throughout the day, not just on Fire calls. Also I learned that The Chicago Fire Department also help out in the community not just within the community when there are fire calls. The most enjoyable part of the job was being able to work side by side with the Chicago Fire Department, as well as being able to learn new things about what all the Fire Department does as well as being able to give back to the community.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working together to help save lives.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not taking time for your self and allowing yourself a moment to take breaks.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
We're family and treat each other like such, with the upmost respect.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Address emergencies big or small, making sure the department work effectively and efficiently to ensure everyone is safe by paying attention to detail and following company rules and procedures.

Starting the day like family.morning haveing coffee ,checking ,inspecting equipment for the day on the firetruck.house duties, cleaning fire truck ,floors, windows.fire drills or meetings in mornings.calls come in while you have breakfast, lunch or dinner.everything from accidents,fires ,em's calls .start at 7am work to 7am 24 hr shift .then off 2 days .24 on 48 off.sleep at 10pm if calls at night get up come back sleep.sometimes sleep all night depends on day or night of calls.its a family brotherhood.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping people in any way. Proud and honored to be part of the best job career in civilian world... 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Stressful is part of the job at times.. but safety and getting the job done helps over come. And don't take it home..

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Brotherhood. , Family..  honored. Respectful. Dedicated as a whole

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Roll call. Duties, reviews, futures assessment

Working for the Chicago Fire Department is a great way to positively impact the lives of the citizens of this great city. You’ll provide help at a time when people are at their lowest point and need help the most. The training you get will allow you to be a leader anywhere in the world. Now that’s confidence. I highly recommended a career with the Chicago Fire Department!!!

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