Fire Department...

Well.. I did it!

Well, depends what "it" is.  Lindsey retweeted that the Calgary Fire Dept was accepting applications to join the fire department and the cut off was tomorrow (Dec 9).  I checked it out, looked to see what the qualifications were, and although I don't have all of them, they stipulated that *if* an applicant makes it to the interview stage, that at that time they would have to ensure that all qualifications are met.  So, I filled out the application figuring what the hell.  It can't do me any harm, and who knows, perhaps they are in such a dire need that they may consider me.  Or maybe they'll be looking for someone from out of town for some strange reason..

I'm not too optimistic at my chances considering I'm in the midst of accomplishing everything needed, plus I still need to volunteer more.  At least the positive thing is that if for whatever reason, this does go through and all works out, I have the ability to go to Calgary on a moments notice and have a place to stay during the whole interview/medical/physical/polygraph process.

It's almost a little scary.  Just taking that step.  Knowing, well.. hoping, that there will come a time where I will get that call to go in for an interview and if I play my cards right, have the opportunity to join a fire department and finally be able to meet my career goal in life. 

I mean, I'm still in the whole confusion as to whether I do this or continue on with my Dad's business... I guess we just play it by ear and see what happens.  Both Lindsey and I said that if this thing with Calgary Fire Department goes through, that it's gotta be fate...

I'm already registered for my First Aid Level 3 (Gonna be sooooo brutal), and I just need to get my air brakes (which is a 2 day course, so nothing major).  Though, it seems that if I want to be in a fire department in Alberta, I need to have two other licenses, one for driving fire apparatus (duh), and the other to drive an ambulance with people inside.  I think that may be something that has to be done in Alberta, because I don't believe they have something like that here..they should actually.. I"ll have to check it out.

Thinking of me finally being in the fire department makes me smile.  Sure, the pay wouldn't be as good as if I were to continue on with the business, but at least I know I'm safe with retirement and benefits and all that.  So that's reassuring, and then at least I know that my wife and kid(s) will be taken care of as well.

The waiting begins, though apparently they'll send out e-mails letting people know if they made it so the second phase or not by next week already.  Would be funny to receive a letter saying they want me to come in for an interview while I'm in Japan. 

It's an exciting stage in my life, and it wouldn't be happening if it weren't for Lindsey.  I haven't thanked her yet for showing me.. but Lindsey... Thank you.  You have no idea how grateful I am for having you in my life and for everything you've done for me.  You truly do make me feel like the luckiest guy in the world.


Tick Tock.. Let's see what happens.