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Recruitment FFPStephenZachar Recruiter 9014913167 Lt.ReidLatessa Recruiter 9014919582 CarlosMcCraney Recruiter 9016366476 TrainingCenter B.CEddieRone BattalionChiefofTraining 9014913167 Lt.JasonTunstall EMSLieutenant 9012627676 CindyHenley Secretary 9016365706 Benefits BenefitsCallCenter 9016366800 HealthEquity 8663751323 BCBSTN 8889269803 Employee Clinic Location: 1520 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 O: (901) 725.9055 Hours: Monday and Friday: 08:00AM 04:00PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 11:00AM 07:00PM P A G E 2
WELCOME CLASS 11904 06 12 16 24 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 APRTMENT GUIDE List of Memphis apartments & housing FIRST DAY JITTERS? helpful Resources to help you prepare for ems school Click linkshighlightedtheformoreinformation P A G E 3
We know that starting a new job can be intimidating, so we wanted you to know that we're here to support you. You're a part of our team now, and we chose you because we believe your skills, experience, and background will impact our team. We're so excited to have you here, and we can't wait to see what you do!"
Message from Fire Chief Gina Sweat
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Welcome, Recruit Class 119!
Dear Memphis Fire Department Recruitment Class 119,
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.
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JIM JSTRICKLAND IM STRICKLAND
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.
MAYOR MAYOR
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.
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i'm here. now what ? A list of resources to ensure a smoother transition P A G E 6
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 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.
Click the link below to send a request for MLGW to STRAT 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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Seasonal allergies
Ringworm, shingles, impetigo Cold sores and Friday
Minor bumps and cuts
Upper respiratory tract infections or cold symptoms
Insect and animal bites
Influenza (Flu like symptoms)
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:
Simple sprains and strains
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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
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Firefighters fees are waived WANT TO ADOPT?
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" ORLEANS STATION BROWNSTONESTYLEIN THEHEART OFTHEMEDICALDISTRICT Click to view floor plans P A G E 1 3
" BRISTOL ON UNION EXQUISITEAMENITIESIN MIDTOWNMEMPHIS Click to view floor plans P A G E 1 4
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first day jitters? P A G E 1 6 Helpful resources to prepare you for EMS School
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·Convenience of working at your own pace (while working on a 56hr work week)
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·The abundance of Learning resources available to the student
·Ability to select a course that fits your learning style better
·Able to take your material to work while on duty
·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)
·Must be self-disciplined to follow course work
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RECIPROCITY REQUIREMENTS FOR EMS PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
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 1 9 *Fees will be covered
EMS RESOURCES Comprehensive EMT Human Anatomy Class Medical Terminology Study Tips for Emergency Medical Services TOOLS TO HELP YOU BE BEETER PREPARED FOR CLASS 11 Human SBody ystems P A G E 2 0
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/emt/index.phpSouthwestFAFSASchoolCode:010439 IN- PERSON EMS SCHOOLS Dyersburghttps://www.dscc.edu/emsFAFSASchoolCode:006835 Northwest FAFSA School Code: https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/heal002427thsciences/emergency-medical-technology P A G E 2 1
ONLINE EMS SCHOOLS https://www.nareducation.com/learnprograms/graduate/masters-public-safety-leadership-and-https://www.northwestms.edu/programs/healthsciences/emergency-medical-technologyhttps://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-administration-emergency/ P A G E 2 2
MEMPHIS
NEED A PLACE TO STUDY?
TheCentralLibrary,locatedonPoplar,nearEastHigh School,isagreatplacetocatchuponsomeassignments andtasks.It’scentrallocationmakesittheperfectmiddle groundtomeetupwithcolleaguesandstudybuddies. Thepublicwi-fi,computers,andprintingavailabilityalso makesthelibraryanessentialworklocation.
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ADVENTURES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AWAIT IN MEMPHIS P A G E 2 4 Family Fun
Downtown Downtown Downtown Discoverthestoryofmusicalpioneers who,fortheloveofmusic,overcame racialandsocio-economicbarriersto createthemusicthatshooktheworld. MemphisRock‘n’SoulMuseum P A G E 2 5 FireMuseumofMemphis BassProShopsatthePyramid FireMuseumofMemphisisconsidered thepremierefiremuseuminthecountry, dedicatedtodocumentingandpromoting thelocalhistoryoffirefightingand educatingthepublicinfireandlifesafety. Startyournextoutdooradventureinthe 535,000-square-footBassProShopslocated intheMemphisPyramid.Thisstorefeatures 100-foottallcypresstreesandtwofloorsof immersiveretailspace.
MemphisMuseumofScience& History Children'sMuseumofMemphis East East East Memphis Memphis Memphis ShelbyFarms TheChildren’sMuseumofMemphis inspireschildrentoexplore,imagine, andcreate growingmindsand fillingthemwithendlesspossibilities. ShelbyFarmsParkisoneofthelargest urbanparksinthecountry,andits 4,500acresofferarangeofactivities forvisitorstoenjoy.Here’salistof someofourfavorites. DiscoverthePinkPalaceMansion’swall-towallhistory,culture,artandexhibitsincluding anoriginalPigglyWigglyStorereplica,Country StoreandClydeParkeMiniatureCircus. P A G E 2 6
MemphisBrooksMuseumofArt MemphisBotanicGarden Midtown Midtown Midtown MemphisZoo TheMemphisZoo,locatedinMidtown,is hometomorethan3,500animals representingover500differentspecies. TheMemphisBrooksMuseumofArtisone ofthelargestartmuseumsintheAmerican Southandhousesanoutstandingcollection ofartdatingfromantiquitytothepresent. MemphisBotanicGardenstrivesto enhancelivesbyconnectingpeoplewith nature. The96-acrepropertyincludes30 specialtygardens,whichprovideanindepthlookintovariousfamiliesofplants andflowers. P A G E 2 7
Dave&Buster's America'sIncrediblePizza MainEvent Cordova Cordova Cordova MainEventMemphisismorethanjust22 lanesofstate-of-the-artbowling,gravity ropes,andover100games.It'salsooneof thebestvenuesforbirthdayparties,group events,companyholidayparties. Family-friendlychainofferingasportsbar-stylesettingforAmericanfood& arcadegames. Popularplaceforpartiesoffering go-karts,rides,games&pizzawith anall-you-can-eatbuffet. P A G E 2 8
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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.
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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.
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OVERTON SQUARE
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
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WOLFCHASE GALLERIA
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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.
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Let's Eat 11 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 P A G E 3 3
Let's Eat 11 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 P A G E 3 4
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 P A G E 3 5
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 P A G E 3 6
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FIND YOUR FIRE
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.
