THE CHECKS ARE IN!

Greg just called (4:40 pm). The long awaited retro checks are in. He's taking them down to Stn 1 right now. There they will be sorted and then delivered to the rest of the stations. So, you can swing by your station this evening to pick it up, if you want. If you're on Relief, your check will be waiting for you at Stn1.

Valley will be hiring...

I don't know it they are accepting lateral entries, or not. Any info out there? Here's what I received today:

Hi Bill,

FYI, Spokane Valley Fire is testing later this year. Application packets are going out now.

http://www.spokanevalleyfire.com

Click on the 'employment opportunity' link. Job description & downloadable application packet are there as well.

Fraternally,
Paul Hammersley
L876

Maple Valley hiring

Received a very informative e-mail this morning from Maple Valley's Local 3062 President - Philip Knowles. It sounds like they have a pretty good department and are working hard to make it even better. And they're hiring. He has also offered to put up any of our firefighters who want to stay overnight. He's adds: "Our guys are up by 6:30 AM (7 AM tie-in).  If any of our union brothers need a cup of coffee or the use of the facilities, they are welcome.  Just have your guys knock on the slider door and let our guys know they are from Spokane." A great letter. If you would like to read the whole thing, I'll forward it to you. Thanks very much Phil for your fraternal solidarity.

Job info follows:

 FIREFIGHTER-Entry Level Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety will hand out applications starting at 8:00 a.m. Feb. 7th, 2005 and will accept a maximum of 250 completed applications until closing at 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 16th, 2005. Applications shall be picked up & returned to 23775 SE 264th St, Maple Valley. A $25. application fee payable in cash, money order or cashier's check is due when the application is picked up. Minimum requirements: 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen or a valid working permit, a high school diploma or GED, valid WSDL, a non-smoker and a current EMT certification

 Web links of interest:

www.maplevalleyfire.org
www.iaff3062.org