That they are, and for many jobs with the training and maturity beyond their years they bring to the business community offers of as well as being quick studies to new positions.
Oct 09, 2012 - When Marland Lawrence entered the fire academy after coming home from the Navy, he was surprised to find out he was not the only veteran in his class. Almost everyone else had also just left the military.
Lawrence was one of 28 veterans in Newark's 41st fire recruit class, which graduated Tuesday. Three civilians were also sworn in.
It is not a coincidence. New Jersey's largest city has spent the past few years actively recruiting veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to serve in its fire department. It is the first time the fire department has recruited veterans since World War II.
"They bring that life experience, the camaraderie, the teamwork, and already knowing a quasi-military structure," said John G. Centanni, the Newark Fire Chief. "They know rank and how to take orders. They bring all of that to the table."
snip The recruits are "one of the most historic class of firefighters this city has seen in many, many years," Mayor Cory Booker said.
"They were heroes before they even put on the firefighter's uniform," Booker said.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's website, Newark received a $7.1 million in a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant last year. The grants make recruiting and hiring veterans a priority. Newark has hired 55 firefighters with the three-year grant. read more>>>
They come into these community service jobs at a time, like being military veterans and the country only gives words and symbols of support for, when many communities and states, including many in the Federal Congress, are marginalizing their hard work and worth within the communities, seeking to cut pay and well deserved benefits!
Great thoughts you got there, believe I may possibly try just some of it throughout my daily life.
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