Weeks of stress, Weekends of Bliss

The National Collegiate EMS Foundation held its 16th annual conference in Washington DC from the 27th of February to the 1st of March. Martha and I left New York on that Friday, and made good time getting to DC around 2. We explored the city, saw the monuments, and even got to see president Obama land in the presidential helicopter on the White House lawn. This being my first trip to DC, I was very excited.



The conference itself was a blast. We learned alot of new things and it was nice to hang out with some of our friends who we don't get to see often. I also found my dream job while i was down there. Prince William County Virginia Fire Department set up a recruiting station at the conference, and I had the opportunity to talk to a lieutenant and new recruit. They informed me that the hiring process has begun for this year, with tests on March 28th and June 6th. Starting salary is $44,080 per year, and the benefits are excellent. I have signed up for the June 6th exam, and I'm anxiously awaiting a responce from the recruiter.

After a very stressful week of classes and job interviews, Martha and I met her parents in Mass. for this past weekend. We played cards, shoveled snow, and even made a trip to the Norman Rockwell Museam in Stockbridge. It was a great time, and helped us to de-stress a little bit.

Now begins spring break for me...I will be working a 12 hour shift at SOVAC (southern oswego volunteer ambulance corps) on Tuesday, and both of us plan to make the trip down to Oneonta Thursday night to attend Oneonta State Relay For Life.

And the job search continues...