[PAmedic]

I'm the only one doing any "sir"-ing.

still "cadet" ( < pondscum) or worse.

[Fumblerooskies]

Congratulations...and may your hard work continue to reap rewards. When is Graduation Day?

[PAmedic]

July 18.

counting the weeks.

[Baldspot]

Seems very rigorous. Do all police officers, state troopers and small town officers, etc. go through the same extensive training program?

[Fumblerooskies]

July 18.

counting the weeks.

Dang...the light ain't even at the end of the tunnel, yet! Are you basically a free-agent and willing to relocate from where you live now?

[PAmedic]

Seems very rigorous. Do all police officers, state troopers and small town officers, etc. go through the same extensive training program?

Yes, PA sets the standards thru the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Center; with the exception of the PA State Police, who do their own thing.

Any Muni cop anywhere in the state recieves the same basic training, as well as annual "mandatories" (updates). Consequently, when certified and after recieving your number, an officer can work anywhere in the Commonwealth.

[PAmedic]

July 18.

counting the weeks.

Dang...the light ain't even at the end of the tunnel, yet! Are you basically a free-agent and willing to relocate from where you live now?

1. Free agent: YES
2. Relocate: within reason [MrsPA's reason(s)- not mine ]

[PAmedic]

yet another request- or two.

1. test tomorrow (the last one was pretty rough- not what we as a class were expecting: asking that I study the appropriate material)

2. very important job interview tomorrow nite with a well-respected dept. Would be a terrific opportunity for me. Pray that can accept whatever the decision is and not obsess over things I cannot control.

THANKS!

[Sly Fox]

I'll be praying for wisdom and peace for you. But I have to tell you that it is tough to take requests seriously with that sig.

[Fumblerooskies]

Just remember, our pint-sized public servant, IN GOD'S TIME. Everything...IN GOD'S TIME.

[Cider Jim]

But I have to tell you that it is tough to take requests seriously with that sig.

At least in that image he's not carrying a side arm (yet).

[dcbailey]

Medic, I'm praying for you here in Yorktown....

[Hold My Own]

wow...its kinda neat not ever reading this thread before and then skimming through it...it's like time flies...I'm going to do that more

[PAmedic]

nice to see you could take time out of your busy "business-magnate" agenda to check in on us low life blue collar workers.

Guys- the test went well this AM! THANKS again!

interview tonite: I really have absolutely NO idea. I do, however- have a peace about the whole thing: it is out of my hands and I'm not going to obsess over it. Hoping to hear back in the next week or so- I believe there were approx 15 interviews this week so it may take a while.

thanks again for the support.

[givemethemic]

Sorry for not being able to get over there on Monday...I should be up that way mid-August...Keep hanging in there!!!

[givemethemic]

I don't think you can ever be prepared for this in Bucks County....

Angela Honeycutt, 38, and Lynne Long, 45, both of Bucks County, Pa., are accused of a series of allegedly sexual incidents April 14 as the teens, ages 14 to 16, attended a sleepover at Long's Lower Makefield home.


http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,366106,00.html

[PAmedic]

Apparently that's still illegal. Why its frowned upon MORE if men were instigating this against girls, I don't know.

Anyway- yet another week down and another test passed. 5 weeks and about 8 tests to go.

Doing well with the interviews- looks like I MAY have several jobs to choose from! Huge answer to prayers and relief if thats how it goes down- hope to hear for sure next week. Still have 2-3 interviews to go thru yet (As well as successful completion of the academy) so please keep me and my family in thoughts and prayers.

thanks!

[Fumblerooskies]

May God continue to bless you in this endeavor.

[scuzdriver]

Hang in there PA! It'll be over before you know, and in 15yrs you will be an old grisled vet! Try to remember to lay off the Krispy Kremes.

[PAmedic]

Hang in there PA! It'll be over before you know, and in 15yrs you will be an old grisled vet! Try to remember to lay off the Krispy Kremes.

D/D, baby.

(do they have Dunkin' Donuts out there?)

BTW- we're thinking of challenging the cadets from the fire academy to a FIGHT

will let you know how that works out.

[Cider Jim]

BTW- we're thinking of challenging the cadets from the fire academy to a FIGHT

Let me guess...you guys will have guns & night sticks and the fire fighters will have axes and hoses?
Sounds like a fair fight to me.

[PAmedic]

quick update:

Part 1: last 2 weeks of class coming up. (Not counting today; Thurs 7/3- and we're off for the 4th)

only 1 week of classes and the last week is all testing. Actually have 6 tests as well as the cumulative FINAL.

Graduation scheduled for Fri the 18th- eager to be done, at this point.

Part 2: job search culminating as well- have it narrowed to 2 depts with 1 backup. Really need to make a decision THIS WEEK to get the process rolling.

please keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers that I make the right choices. Much stress at this point.

[Sly Fox]

Do the departments make you sign lengthy contracts? Just curious.

We'll have you in our prayers.

[PAmedic]

Do the departments make you sign lengthy contracts? Just curious.

We'll have you in our prayers.

Re: contracts: no, that's the nice part.

Generally speaking- if you leave within 1 year, you are obligated to pay back costs associated with hiring/training but that's not the case with every dept.

In my case- its not an issue as I put myself thru the academy.

[Fumblerooskies]

Home stretch....hang in there and may God continue to guide you through it.