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I just came across this website and suddenly I feel the need to migrate South. I am a full-time firefighter from South Carolina and was wondering what the job opportunities were for me in the VI. Does anyone know what type of schedule they work and what the pay would be for someone with 11 years experience? Also my wife is an elementary school teacher with 5 years exp. Any suggestions?
PS. I've never visited the VI but I already know from what I've seen and read that this is the place for me. I just know it.
Posted : December 11, 2004 11:48 pm
She will probably findwork OK. You, on the other hand, will probably not. The islandsfirefighters are verymuch a "who you know" type of position. Regardless of experience. This was posted just a short while ago. Go to https://www.vimovingcenter.com/talk/read.php?f=4&i=26252&t=26194#reply_26252
Posted : December 12, 2004 12:01 am
Hello David,
I spoke with a local firefighter on St. Thomas today and asked your questions. His thoughts were: With your experience you would be welcomed, added that it saves the dept. the expenses of sending you off island to train. He said that there is a need for firefighters and suggested you contact Chief Potter, Milo Francis and/or Mr. Willams (I think he said Williams was a Lt. and that the order I listed them in is the chain of command.) He said that he was very sure your pay would be much less then what you are making now but didn't specify a salary. He said if you are willing to take a paycut, he was sure your skills would be a welcomed addition. He said call the administrative office at (340)774-7610, send your resume and good luck.
So I'd say give them a call and see what the deal is.
Just for reference, from the 2002 US Labor Bureau of Stats, the salary for Fire Fighters is listed as: Fire Fighters: Employed - 220; Mean Annual: $23,310
For your wife in teaching:
For public schools visit the Dept. of Edu. web site at http://www.teachislands.vi/
Visit the Education section of our site at: http://vimovingcenter.com/schools/
for the district web sites and priate school contact info. & web sites to research job openings at them.
--Islander
Posted : December 20, 2004 10:26 pm
