Welcome to Memphis 2023 by MemphsfireHQ

Recruitment FFPStephenZachar Recruiter 901-491-3167 Lt.DavidHenrikson Recruiter 901-491-9582 EugeneStephensonIV RecruiterII 901-633-0164 WalterPerkins Recruiter/DataAnalyst 901-387-6868 TrainingCenter D.CEddieRone DivisionChiefofTraining 901-571-8788 Lt.JasonTunstall EMSLieutenant 901-262-7676 CindyHenley Secretary 901-636-5706 Benefits BenefitsCallCenter 901-636-6800 HealthEquity 866-375-1323 BCBSTN 888-926-9803 Employee Clinic Location: 1520 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 O: (901) 725.9055 Hours: Monday and Friday: 08:00AM04:00PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 11:00AM - 07:00PM P A G E 2

WELCOME CLASS 120 04 06 12 17 26 Message from Chief Gina Sweat & Mayor Jim Strickland COMMUNITY RESOURCES I'M HERE. NOW WHAT? Everything you need to know to ensure a smooth transition CONTENTS Your guide for family fun, entertainment, restaurants and more APARTMENT GUIDE List of Memphis apartments & housing FIRST DAY JITTERS? helpful Resources to help you prepare for ems school Click the highlighted links for more information P A G E 3

Message from Fire Chief Gina Sweat

Future FireRecruit, OnbehalfoftheentireMemphisFireDepartment,I extendawarmandheartfeltwelcometoyouasyou joinourranks.Werecognizethatyourjourneyhere involvesleavingbehindthefamiliarandembracing newchallenges.Wewantyoutoknowthatyour decisiontojoinourfirefightingfamilyisdeeply appreciated.

Yourpreviousexperiencewithadifferentcityand firedepartmentbringsawealthofknowledgeand uniqueperspectivesthatweareeagerto incorporateintoourpractices.Yourdedicationto theprofessionandcommitmenttoourcommunity's safetyandwell-beingalignsperfectlywiththe valuesthatdefineushereinMemphis.

AsFireChief,Iwanttoassureyouthatour departmentisdedicatedtoyourgrowthand success.Youwillfindasupportiveteamreadyto mentor,guide,andworkalongsideyouasweface thechallengesthatlieahead.Yourpresencewill strengthenourdepartment,andweareexcitedto witnessthepositiveimpactyouwillundoubtedly haveonourcommunity.

Pleasedonothesitatetoreachoutifyouhaveany questionsorneedassistanceduringyourtransition. Wearehereforyoueverystepoftheway.

Onceagain,welcometotheMemphisFireDepartment. Welookforwardtotheincrediblejourneyasweserve andprotectthisgreatcitytogether.

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JIM STRICKLAND JIM STRICKLAND

Dear Memphis Fire Department Recruit,

Welcome to Memphis, we're happy to have you here! Memphis is all about momentum, and your service to our great city helps to shape our commitment to making it one of the best in the country.

In fact, you're joining one of the greatest fire departments in the country, which has rightfully earned the highest distinction as an ISO Class 1 rated department. That type of honor doesn't happen without teamwork, compassion, and dedicated public service. Our department's great men and women, through their commitment to excellence, help to ensure we continue to provide the best possible services to Memphians daily.

Be proud of your new journey and the great team of leaders cheering you on. Our wonderful city salutes you and appreciates your service to our community.

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR MAYOR

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i'm here. now what ?

A list of resources to ensure a smoother transition

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You will need to present the following documents when applying for a REAL ID:

Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence

Proof of your full Social Security Number

Two proofs of Tennessee residency

All documents must be originals or certified. No photocopies will be accepted.

P A G E 7 View Map View Map View Map ShelbyCountyClerk 150WashingtonAvenue Memphis,TN38103 ShelbyCountyClerk 3412PlazaAve Memphis,TN38111 ShelbyCountyClerk 4122ElvisPresleyBlvd Memphis,TN38116 View Map ShelbyCountyClerk 1075MullinsStationRd Memphis,TN38134 ShelbyCountyClerk 3616AustinPeayHighway Memphis,TN38134 View Map

Click the link below to send a request for MLGW to START Service at your home.

https://service.mlgw.org/serviceforms/start.php

*The utility shall require a minimum $200 deposit in cash, cashier’s check or money order from credit risk applicants. Applicants may elect to have the deposit billed on their next utility bill or new customers may elect to pay the deposit in eight payments of $25 beginning with the first billed month of service.

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CITYOFMEMPHIS

EMPLOYEE CLINIC

Visiting the City of Memphis Employee Clinic can save time and money for non-emergency illnesses and minor injuries. Our providers treat a wide variety of conditions including:

Ear, eye and throat infections

Minor bumps and cuts

Seasonal allergies

Skin rashes

Simple sprains and strains

Sinus infection

Urinary tract infections

Upper respiratory tract infections or cold symptoms

Minor back pain

Shoulder pain

Insect and animal bites

Influenza (Flu-like symptoms)

Ringworm, shingles, impetigo

Cold sores

Monday and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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WalnutGroveAnimalClinic 2959WalnutGroveRoad Memphis,TN38111 ThePetHospital 3031CanadaRd Lakeland,TN38002 PetVax 1680UnionAve Suite101,Memphis, TN38104 UtopiaAnimalHospital 1157MadisonAve Memphis,TN38104 LOCAL ANIMAL CLINICS P A G E 1 0

WANT TO ADOPT?

Firefighters Adoption fees are waived

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Planningamovetoanothertown,cityorstate?Thebiggestfactorsinany movearethestandardoflivingandwhatsalaryyou’llneedtomakeinorder toreachthatstandard. Los Angeles,CA Memphis,TN TomaintainyourstandardoflivinginMemphis,TN,you'llneeda householdincomeof: $38,583 The cost of living is 42% lower in Memphis, TN P A G E 1 2 Pre-tax household income $66,680

M E M P H I S

apartment guide

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CLE AR UNDE R S T ANDI NG R E ALT OR - OR I GI N & DE S T I NAT I ON SomeofthebenefitsFocuswillassistwithaspart ofyourrelocationarehighlightedbelow: RENTER’S ASSISTANCE MANAGI NG YOUR R E LOCAT I ON DOLLAR S Contacts OUR S E R VI CE PAR T NE R S ClickHEREFor FreeMoving Process Checklist P A G E 1 4 R E LOCAT I ON COUNS E LOR H OUS E GOODS MOVE & AUT O T R ANS POR T T E MPOR AR Y LI VI NG Needhelp relocating? KimDomek Sr.RelocationCounselor 901-850-2644 kimdomek@focusrelocation.com TheresaSyvarth Director,AccountManagement 407-314-8888 theresasyvarth@focusrelocation.com

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ENJOYSOPHISITICATED DESIGNSBOTH INTRIGUINGANDINVITING Click

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ORLEANS STATION

BROWNSTONESTYLEIN THEHEART OFTHEMEDICALDISTRICT Click to view floor plans P A G E 1 6

EXQUISITEAMENITIESIN MIDTOWNMEMPHIS Click to view floor plans P A G E 1 7

BRISTOL ON UNION

ARBORS RIVER OAKS

BEAUITFULRETREATINTHE HEARTOFGERMANTOWN Click to view floor plans

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Click the logo to search for homes to rent or buy in Memphis P A G E 1 2 P A G E 1 9

first day jitters?

Helpful resources to prepare you for EMS School

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CLICK THE LINKS TO WATCH

RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMS

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE

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2 3 5 1 OBT AI N A CR I MI NAL BACK GR OUND CH E CK . HOLD CURRENT LICENSE/NATIONAL REGISTRY CERTIFICATION. S UBMI T ALL OF T H E R E QUI R E D DOCUME NT AT I ON ON T H E E NCLOS E D CH E CK LI S T . PAY ALL R E QUI R E D FE E S . INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR AN EMS LICENSE IN TENNESSEE MUST: DIVISION OF HEALTH LICENSURE AND REGULATION OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 665 MAINSTREAM DRIVE / NASHVILLE, TN 37243 TEL: 615-741-2584 / FAX: 615-741-4217 WEBSITE: tn.gov/health/ems Contacts 6 4 COMPLE T E ANY ADDI T I ONAL T R AI NI NG WH I CH MAY BE R E QUI R E D. S UCCE S S FULLY PAS S ANY E X AMI NAT I ONS T H AT MAY BE R E QUI R E D. Clickfor Checklist& Application P A G E 2 3 *Fees will be covered

EMS RESOURCES

TOOLS TO HELP YOU BE BEETER PREPARED FOR CLASS

Medical Terminology

Study Tips for Emergency Medical Services

Comprehensive

EMT Human Anatomy Class

11 Human Body Systems

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https://www.southwest.tn.edu/emt/index.php Southwest FAFSA School Code: 010439 IN- PERSON EMS SCHOOLS https://www.dscc.edu/ems Dyersburg FAFSA School Code: 006835 Northwest FAFSA School Code: 002427 https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/heal thsciences/emergency-medical-technology P A G E 2 5 EMS Program Director Baker McCool 901-475-3189

ONLINE EMS SCHOOLS

https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degreeprograms/graduate/masters-public-safety-leadership-andadministration-emergency/

https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/heal thsciences/emergency-medical-technology

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·Convenience of working at your own pace (while working on a 56hr work week)

·Able to take your material to work while on duty

·The abundance of learning resources available to the student

·Ability to select a course that fits your learning style better

PROS&CONS OFONLINE TRAINING PROS CONS

·Must be self-disciplined to follow course work

·Assignments may be complex and difficult to interpret

·Access to instructors may be difficult to schedule

·Must obtain reciprocity with the state (can be very challenging)

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NEED A PLACE TO STUDY?

THEBENJAMINL.HOOKS

TheCentralLibrary,locatedonPoplar,nearEastHigh School,isagreatplacetocatchuponsomeassignments andtasks.It’scentrallocationmakesittheperfectmiddle groundtomeetupwithcolleaguesandstudybuddies. Thepublicwi-fi,computers,andprintingavailabilityalso makesthelibraryanessentialworklocation.

CENTRALLIBRARY MEMPHIS LIBRARY

Raleigh Library Whitehaven Library Bartlett East Shelby Library

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Cordova Library

Family Fun

ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AWAIT IN MEMPHIS

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Downtown Downtown Downtown

FireMuseumofMemphis

FireMuseumofMemphisisconsidered thepremierefiremuseuminthecountry, dedicatedtodocumentingandpromoting thelocalhistoryoffirefightingand educatingthepublicinfireandlifesafety.

BassProShopsatthePyramid

Startyournextoutdooradventureinthe 535,000-square-footBassProShopslocated intheMemphisPyramid.Thisstorefeatures 100-foottallcypresstreesandtwofloorsof immersiveretailspace.

MemphisRock‘n’SoulMuseum

Discoverthestoryofmusicalpioneers who,fortheloveofmusic,overcame racialandsocio-economicbarriersto createthemusicthatshooktheworld.

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East East East Memphis Memphis Memphis

MemphisMuseumofScience& History

DiscoverthePinkPalaceMansion’swall-towallhistory,culture,artandexhibitsincluding anoriginalPigglyWigglyStorereplica,Country StoreandClydeParkeMiniatureCircus.

Children'sMuseumofMemphis

TheChildren’sMuseumofMemphis inspireschildrentoexplore,imagine, andcreate–growingmindsand fillingthemwithendlesspossibilities.

ShelbyFarms

ShelbyFarmsParkisoneofthelargest urbanparksinthecountry,andits 4,500acresofferarangeofactivities forvisitorstoenjoy.Here’salistof someofourfavorites.

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Midtown Midtown Midtown

MemphisZoo

TheMemphisZoo,locatedinMidtown,is hometomorethan3,500animals representingover500differentspecies.

MemphisBrooksMuseumofArt

TheMemphisBrooksMuseumofArtisone ofthelargestartmuseumsintheAmerican Southandhousesanoutstandingcollection ofartdatingfromantiquitytothepresent.

MemphisBotanicGarden

MemphisBotanicGardenstrivesto enhancelivesbyconnectingpeoplewith nature. The96-acrepropertyincludes30 specialtygardens,whichprovideanindepthlookintovariousfamiliesofplants andflowers.

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Cordova Cordova Cordova

Dave&Buster's America'sIncrediblePizza

Family-friendlychainofferingasportsbar-stylesettingforAmericanfood& arcadegames.

Popularplaceforpartiesoffering go-karts,rides,games&pizzawith anall-you-can-eatbuffet.

MainEvent

MainEventMemphisismorethanjust22 lanesofstate-of-the-artbowling,gravity ropes,andover100games.It'salsooneof thebestvenuesforbirthdayparties,group events,companyholidayparties.

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BEALE ST

Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the most iconic streets in America. It is three blocks of nightclubs, restaurants and shops in the heart of downtown Memphis, and a melting pot of delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel. This National Historic Landmark district shares its rich history of legendary live music (think Memphis Minnie, B.B. King and Rufus Thomas, to start) through museums, photo ops and clubs where you can still hear who's making music in Memphis today. Beale Street is one of the coolest places in Memphis.

Takemethere

ENTERTAINMENT

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Make your way to the corner of Cooper and Young in Midtown Memphis and you’ll have arrived at a place both traditional and trendy, cosmopolitan and casual. You’ll discover boutique shopping and specialized retailers alongside sophisticated restaurants and happy-hour hangouts. It’s where art, culture, cuisine and commerce intersect in a fabric that weaves its way throughout this historic neighborhood to create a lifestyle district all its own.

COOPER-YOUNG ENTERTAINMENT

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Located in the heart of the Memphis Theater District, Overton Square attracts over one million visitors a year to enjoy the best range of locally-owned shopping, dining, fitness, and entertainment available in Memphis. From sophisticated cocktails to kid-friendly art fun to nightly live music, Overton Square has something for everyone.d

OVERTON SQUARE ENTERTAINMENT

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WOLFCHASE GALLERIA ENTERTAINMENT

Wolfchase Galleria is Memphis' largest indoor shopping and entertainment center. Conveniently located off I-40 and Germantown Parkway, the center features a contemporary retailer mix that is both diverse and family focused. Anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney and Macy's plus 120 of the most exciting stores in the Mid-South, including West Tennessee's first Cheesecake Factory, Wolfchase Galleria offers something for everyone. Specialty stores include aerie, Bath & Body Works, Journeys, PANDORA, Sephora, True Religion, Vans and so much more.

Takemethere

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Let's Eat

B.B King's Blues Club and Restaurant

Blues City Cafe

Itta Bena

Bardog Tavern

The Majestic Grille

Luna Restaurant & Bar

Comeback Coffee

The Brass Door

Aldo's Pizza

117 Prime

The Clover Club

Texas de Brazil

Paulette's Restaurant

Sunrise Memphis

Cozy Corner

Hue's - Downtown

Tin Roof Memphis

Mesquite Chop House

Bleu Restaurant & Lounge

Gus's World Famous Fried

Chicken

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Let's Eat

Leonard's Pit Barbecue

Torchy's Tacos

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

Fleming's Prime Steak House

Another Broken Egg Cafe

Char Restaurant

Central BBQ

Cheffie's Cafe

Owen Brennan's Restaurant

Pimentos Kitchen + Market

Corky's BBQ

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Gibson's Donuts

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

Soul Fish Cafe

The Bluff

Brookhaven Pub & Grill

Erling Jensen, The Restaurant

The Half Shell Restaurant

Swanky's Taco Shop

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Let's Eat

The Bar-Q Shop

The Beauty Shop

Lafayette's Music Room

Bar DKDC

The Second Line

Lucky J's Bakery

Porch & Parlor

MemPops

The Blue Monkey Cafe Ole

Celtic Crossing Irish Pub

Young Avenue Deli

French Truck Coffee

Sekisui

Alchemy

Farm Burger

Local on the Square

Global Cafe

The Hi Tone Cafe

Flipside Memphis

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Let's Eat

Tannoor Grill

The Butcher Shop Steakhouse

Cheddar's Kitchen

Casbah Restaurant

Jim 'N' Nick's Bar B-Q

Friday Tuna

Green Bamboo Noodle House

El Mezcal Restaurant

Pyro's Fire Fresh Pizza

One & Only BBQ

Redland's Grill

Pacific Fusion

Coastal Fish Company

Taco Nganas

Osaka Japanese Cuisine

Bahama Breeze

T.J Mulligans

The Cheesecake Factory

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Bonefish Grill

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The hiring process to “Find your Fire” (a Memphis Fire Recruit) begins after completing the initial online application and consists of multiple steps, including but not limited to physical and academic testing, pre-employment screenings, psychological and medical assessments.