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The Wyoming Fire Chief's Association has accepted an award for the 2015 FEMA SAFER Recruitment and Retention Grant! This new opportunity continues programs previously administered to the volunteer fire service such as:

Supplemental Travel Reimbursement for State Approved Training
College Scholarships
Physicals & Immunizations
Officer Development & Leadership Symposium

If your department is interested in participating with the new SAFER grant, your Fire Chief or designee will need to thoroughly review the 2015 WFCA SAFER Grant Application Packet and submit the application and survey contained within. Every participating department must fill out the paperwork regardless of previous participation. Don't hesitate to take advantage of this great tool to provide our State's volunteers with these much needed benefits. Any questions can be directed to the Program Administrator, Gene Diedtrich, of the Wyoming Fire Chiefs Association. You can call (307) 629-1532 or email diedt@vcn.com.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW PACKET.


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Journeyman Electrician job opening in Cheyenne WY. We are a locally owned Electrical Contractor. We take great pride in the quality of our work and are looking for hardworking, safety conscious individuals who are looking for a long term career opportunity.

This position performs all electrical tasks with general supervision, possesses a journeyman license, has the ability to read blueprints, terminate cable, install and trouble-shoot electrical equipment from drawings, experience in residential, commercial, conduit bending, motors, general lighting, service call, surge protection.


Email your resume to smcgaugh@highwestenergy.com, or find our application online at highwestenergy.com.

 

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Laramie County Fire District #2 is accepting applications for the position of Resident Firefighter.

Laramie County Fire District #2 is located just north of Cheyenne, WY. The district runs within the Interstate-25 and Interstate-80 corridor. LCFD#2 is an All Hazards Department, covering approximately 1,100 Miles of Laramie County.

 

Description: While learning the ropes of a career as a firefighter, the LCFD #2 Residency Program offers a unique experience. LCFD#2 prepares young men and women for a career as a firefighter and sets them up with the tools necessary for success. Students in the program are given the opportunity to get certifications necessary for a full time job, achieve an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, and have real world experience. With dormitory style living in the fire station, students in the program are able to get the full experience of life as a firefighter, and live at the station free of charge.

 

Essential Duties:  Responding to Emergency calls (Once training has been completed), station maintenance, earning an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, interacting with the public. Resident Firefighters will be assigned to a shift, and be expected to carry out all operations assigned that day. 

Requirements:

·         Students pursuing a fire science degree

·         At least 18 years of age

·         Valid driving license

·         Insurable driving record

·         Lean Criminal background check

·         Nationally Registered or Wyoming EMT within 6 months of hire

Benefits:

·         Up to $1,000 in tuition and books per semester

·         $300 per month stipend

·         Dormitory style living (no rent or utilities)

·         Hands on training

·         Modified Kelly Shift schedule

·         Opportunity for Firefighter I & II, as well as HazMat. 

Applications can be obtained online at www.lcfd2.net/residency-program or in person at 5800 N. College Dr. Cheyenne, WY 82009. With any questions please contact Program Manager, Joshua Kourajian  at 307-632-5400 or jkourajian@lcfd2.net

 

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       MICHAEL REED





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