Levi's job search

Since Levi's interview with the Oklahoma City Fire Department a few weeks ago, we're still waiting to hear something. After the interview, Levi was left with the unencouraging words that Oklahoma City may not hire more firefighters this year after all because of budget cuts and disagreements between the city and fire union. To make matters worse, every other department within a reasonable distance of where we live has either recently hired or isn't hiring right now.

So, instead of waiting for good news that may never come, Levi has decided to pursue being an EMT while he waits for a firefighting job offer to come along. He plans to put in his application today with EMSA (which works the area between Guthrie and Moore) and should hear within a week if he makes it into the January training academy.

Just when we thought we were almost finished with this waiting/testing/applying/interviewing/waiting period that's lasted more than six months, it turns out we're far from it. Oklahoma City could still decide to hire, especially if MAPS3 passes, which would create a use tax that could be used to fund more firefighters. And Norman plans to hire sometime after June (which probably means they won't hire until the end of next year). To sum it all up, we're just as unsure about what the future holds as we've ever been. Prayers are appreciated and we'll keep you updated.