Hi working a paper for a college class and I'm trying to find the names of services that are like Rural/Metro but based in other countries. Not having much luck, any help would bne cool.
Contract fire services overseas
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CACBAND said:
I could give you a couple names of EMS contracting services overseas. SRCA (Saudi Red Crescent) is one, and I know the George Washington University also contracts EMS personnel for work overseas....
dustymedic
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FireEMSPolice
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Thanks guys, but I'm really looking for companies that are based overseas and do Rural/Metro Fire type contracts. Such as cities and areas not covered by a city service, not military contracts and Iraq type contracts
EngCo4
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Bechtel Inc.
Boeing
Singer
Wackenhut
Xzee (Blackwater)
Halliburton
Executive Protective Services
Most petro-chemical comoanies
DOW Chemical
Just a few that come to mind from when I was
in the DoD Fire Service and interacted with some
of them.
Most of them are the same as private security contractors.
Usual work-shift is 30 days in-country, 2 weeks home.
But this varies now due to level of danger (combat),
friendliness of the country with us, culture, etc.
Some contactors in friendly countries, have you deploy
for more extended periods as you can easily mix with
the locals. Salary is VERY good, benefits are generally
VERY good, housing allowances, etc. Some are NOT
"accompanied" (no dependents, see above reasons)
and some even confine you to a particular area or
compound. Equipment varies from lousy/local to really
good US apparatus and PPE.
Language barriers and local codes, customs and practices
to overcome and get used to. (When in Rome, do as the
Romans do...) On some US-controlled places you get to
function the same as if you were back home.
Contracts range from 6 months to 3 years and are renewable.
Most times, wages earned outside the US are not considered
taxable. But again, this varies with the contract language and
conditions of employment.
Work experience such as this used to be VERY helpful when
seeking employment in paid departments in the US. Now, I
don't think so much.
Helpful?
Boeing
Singer
Wackenhut
Xzee (Blackwater)
Halliburton
Executive Protective Services
Most petro-chemical comoanies
DOW Chemical
Just a few that come to mind from when I was
in the DoD Fire Service and interacted with some
of them.
Most of them are the same as private security contractors.
Usual work-shift is 30 days in-country, 2 weeks home.
But this varies now due to level of danger (combat),
friendliness of the country with us, culture, etc.
Some contactors in friendly countries, have you deploy
for more extended periods as you can easily mix with
the locals. Salary is VERY good, benefits are generally
VERY good, housing allowances, etc. Some are NOT
"accompanied" (no dependents, see above reasons)
and some even confine you to a particular area or
compound. Equipment varies from lousy/local to really
good US apparatus and PPE.
Language barriers and local codes, customs and practices
to overcome and get used to. (When in Rome, do as the
Romans do...) On some US-controlled places you get to
function the same as if you were back home.
Contracts range from 6 months to 3 years and are renewable.
Most times, wages earned outside the US are not considered
taxable. But again, this varies with the contract language and
conditions of employment.
Work experience such as this used to be VERY helpful when
seeking employment in paid departments in the US. Now, I
don't think so much.
Helpful?
EngCo4
Member
Most overseas FDs are an arm of the State or Military
of that country. Thus the FDs are usually nationalized.
Not many contractors. Some countries DO have VFDs!
Germany, Finland, Australia, etc. But even most of
those answer to a National Fire Service entity.
For instance Japan's Fire Service is nationalized.
Most overseas large cities/metro areas have large
all-paid fire services such as the London Fire Brigade,
Berlinische Fuerwher (sp?), etc.
Best advice is google around, check various fire service
websites (Youngstownfire.com is a good one) and take
copious notes!
Plus....You'll get to see all of the different types of apparatus
and lighting/warning systems used!
of that country. Thus the FDs are usually nationalized.
Not many contractors. Some countries DO have VFDs!
Germany, Finland, Australia, etc. But even most of
those answer to a National Fire Service entity.
For instance Japan's Fire Service is nationalized.
Most overseas large cities/metro areas have large
all-paid fire services such as the London Fire Brigade,
Berlinische Fuerwher (sp?), etc.
Best advice is google around, check various fire service
websites (Youngstownfire.com is a good one) and take
copious notes!
Plus....You'll get to see all of the different types of apparatus
and lighting/warning systems used!
EngCo4
Member
Red Adair Service & Marine Company (Now a part
of another company, I think it was sold.)
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Adair in 1992 when
he was at the base I was at doing some research
demos for the Naval Research Lab and we (FD) did
the standbys for them. He spent some time at our
station and told us a few "war stories"! TRULY an
interesting man! Part of the "Greatest Generation".
International Well Control (the old Boots & Coots)
which I think is now part of either Blackwater (XZee) or
Halliburton. Also got to meet Mr. Asger Hansen ("Boots"
of "Boots & Coots").
of another company, I think it was sold.)
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Adair in 1992 when
he was at the base I was at doing some research
demos for the Naval Research Lab and we (FD) did
the standbys for them. He spent some time at our
station and told us a few "war stories"! TRULY an
interesting man! Part of the "Greatest Generation".
International Well Control (the old Boots & Coots)
which I think is now part of either Blackwater (XZee) or
Halliburton. Also got to meet Mr. Asger Hansen ("Boots"
of "Boots & Coots").
