Sorry for slow posting

*Bruce=GOAT* · #1 (**permalink**) -24-08-2007

Hey all, just wanted to touch base with all my ClanRam friends and say that I am sorry that I have not posted much recently. I realize that not many have probably noticed my being gone, but I just completed my EMT certification and am still hoping to become a firefighter here in Bowling Green, KY ( the home of Western Kentucky University). My official tryout is September 15th and I hope that 3rd times a charm. I got incredibly close last year and hope that adding my EMT certification will push me over the top. I have been trying to ignore football as much as possible, which means 3 hours a day compared to 13 LOL. Anyhow, I can't wait to see the Rams play this year, and I truly think we will do well. Peace, Brian

**laram0** · #2 (**permalink**) -24-08-2007

Actually I have noticed that you haven't been around much. Good luck with your pursuit of the Firefighter job.

Back in the late 70's I actually took the firefighter exam and strength test. Passed with flying colors on both but the way they did it Massachusetts back in those days was like this:

Afro-American Veteran + 10 points (automatic on the written)
Veteran + 5 points (automatic on the written)
I am neither.

So anyway I scored a 92 on the written and the strength test was pass or fail.

We were allowed to put our names on the waiting list of three towns/cities in the state.. I was an average of 25th on the list of all three towns including the town I lived in. I didn't have the patience to wait out the Firefighter job so I pursued another career.

Again, Good Luck

*UtterBlitz* · #3 (**permalink**) -24-08-2007

Good luck Brian....third time can be a charm. Hope you get in.

**RamWraith** · #4 (**permalink**) -24-08-2007

We will be thinking of you bud!! Good luck and let us know how it goes!!

**HUbison** · #5 (**permalink**) -24-08-2007

Congrats on the certification, and good luck with the firefighter position. Take care of business first; we'll be here when you get back.

*Goldenfleece* · #6 (**permalink**) -25-08-2007

I hope that works out for you, and the Rams are going to have a great season!

*81~BIG-GAME* · #7 (**permalink**) -25-08-2007

Good luck with that bro, good to see somebody not giving up and trying their hardest to reach their goal, well done!..

*Bruce=GOAT* · #8 (**permalink**) -16-09-2007

For anyone interested in my quest:

Good news! I scored an 84% on my written exam today and completed the physical fitness test (CPAT) with over 2 minutes to spare. They should be calling me on Monday to schedule an interview. They are looking to hire between 3 and 5 firefighters, so hopefully I am one of the chosen few.

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes. Knowing I have lots of friends to support me helps a bunch.

*UtterBlitz* · #9 (**permalink**) -18-09-2007

good news, glad to hear it...

*81~BIG-GAME* · #10 (**permalink**) -18-09-2007

Well done, you should be proud of yourself for getting so far and hopefully you make it in man..

**HUbison** · #11 (**permalink**) -18-09-2007

Great news, pal.

*Bruce=GOAT* · #12 (**permalink**) -26-09-2007

no useful info

*ramsanddodgers* · #13 (**permalink**) -28-09-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce=GOAT

no useful info

I surmise this to say you are yet akimbo, while in limbo?

What are you doing to entertain yourself while you wait for you and your job-of-choice to find each other?

Good luck! :l

*RamsFan16* · #14 (**permalink**) -05-10-2007

Hows that test turn out for you? You get scheduled or anything? Since you were busy when I called I haven't heard nothing.

Hows it coming?

Congrats man!

*Bruce=GOAT* · #15 (**permalink**) -11-10-2007

Thanks for wondering guys. I should hopefully hear something by the end of the business day on Friday. Wish me luck!