The Crest Forest Fire Protection District has just completed a hiring process for Firefighter/paramedics using the services of Firehire Inc., a process the District had historically performed in house using District personnel.

I found Firehire to be very accommodating to the District's needs as well as desires. The professional manner of Mr. Cozad and his staff, the time-tested process used by Firehire, and the recruitment efforts made in our behalf truly made the difficult task of inducing quality firefighter/medics into our agency not only fiscally responsible but uncomplicated.

I highly recommend the use of Firehire Inc. and would not hesitate to commission their services in the future.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your outstanding services during our recent firefighter recruitment process. As you know, Redwood City Fire Department, Woodside Fire Protection District and South County Fire Authority were all very cautious about contracting with an "outside service". In the past, all three agencies have worked closely together and placed a high priority to test and hire the very best candidates possible.

Despite our concerns, I must say that everyone at Firehire was professional in every way during the entire process. In summary, you proved to be well worth the time we invested in our research and planning. We are very happy to have our newest recruits enrolled in the current San Mateo County Fire Academy. So far they look to be outstanding prospects.

Please feel free to have any prospective fire departments contact me for information pertaining to your services.

Thank you once again for your excellent service. It was a pleasure working with everyone on your staff.

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To Whom It May Concern:

In December 1998, Woodside Fire District, along with two neighboring fire agencies entered into a joint recruitment process for firefighter and firefighter/paramedic. This recruitment was for entry and lateral positions. The three agencies involved have been doing joint recruitment and testing for many years, in the past using our personnel and resources to conduct the process.

For this test we decided to contract with FIREHIRE to conduct the recruitment and testing in an effort to reduce costs to our organizations. We were on a strict time line to complete the testing due to an immediate need for paramedic/firefighters. FIREHIRE assured us they could provide what we needed on time, and they did. The entire recruitment and testing process was completed in less than eight weeks.

The FIREHIRE testing process provided an eligibility pool of highly qualified candidates for our agencies to select from. In April 1999, 12 recruits were hired by the three agencies and several more are due to be hired within the year the eligibility pool is in effect. Numerous candidates reported that the testing was challenging, fair, and job related, some of those are people who failed the process.

The final results of the testing process with FIREHIRE have proven to be outstanding. The costs to our fire agencies were minimal, which in past tests have proven quite costly. The high overtime costs were eliminated, and the impact on the organizations was barely a factor compared to past testing experiences.

Throughout the entire process, FIREHIRE representatives responded to all of our requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Their attention to detail provided a high level of comfort to us as a client.

Although I cannot speak for our neighboring agencies that also participated in this process, I feel confident that they are very pleased with their experience with FIREHIRE. I have no reservations about recommending FIREHIRE to any fire agency in the process of establishing a hiring pool or list. Please feel free to contact me at (650) 851-1594 if you have any questions regarding FIREHIRE services.

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September 22, 1999

Dear Curt,

I would like to thank you for the excellent job that FIREHIRE did with the fire fighter recruitment and testing process that occurred earlier this year. We have hired several candidates off the list and are very pleased with the high caliber of candidates that your testing process presented

You and your staff were always very professional and were easy to work with. Every aspect of the testing process went as planned and feedback from the candidates was very good.

You and your staff make the testing process almost painless. I look forward to working with you in the future. Keep up the good work.

Respectfully,

James F. Skinner, Battalion Chief

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October 26, 2000

To: Curt Cozad, President, Firehire Inc.

From: Pat Jennings, Battalion Chief

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your organization for all the hard work and support you provided to the Murrieta Fire Department during our Paramedic/Firefighter hiring.

With your help we were able to expedite our hiring process, save money and acquire quality personnel for our new Advanced Life Support Program.

Please feel free to add myself, and the Murrieta Fire Department, to your list of satisfied customers and do use us as a reference for other departments needing the same professional service.

Once again thanks to you and your staff for a job well done.

Pat Jennings
Battalion Chief
Murrieta Fire Department

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August 9, 2000

Dear Mr. Cozad

Thank you very much for all the services you have provided in the pursuit of my Fire Service career. I am thankful for the opportunities I was offered through your company and I enjoyed participating in all your events. Your standard for customer service with regards to the Firefighter hiring process is the best I have ever seen. Your company far exceeds the standards of testing consortium and I appreciate every ounce of it. As I am sure you are aware, I have recently been offered a position with the Woodside Fire Protection District and I would like to thank you for playing a vital role it, making my dream a reality. I am very grateful for your company and the invaluable service you have provided.

I have told all my fellow test takers the story of how I was hired and my success with Firehire Inc. over all other testing agencies. I will continue to tell this story for the rest of my career and credit Firehire for opening the door to my success. Mr. Cozad, thank you again.

Sincerely,
Jason R. Lo

I would like the time to express my heartfelt appreciation for your company's hard work. You gave me an opportunity to take a fair test and to be competitive in a tough arena. I felt that having the resources to study from (i.e. IFSTA Essentials and Emergency Care and Transport) helped immensely. Anyone taking this test is given an even playing field with the rewards going to the candidate who studied hardest.

I was hired with Paradise Fire Department over two years ago and have truly found a home and rewarding career! I am currently an Engineer for the department, with specialties in Haz-Mat and Fire Investigations. Again, I want to say thanks for all you have done for my family and I.

December 23, 1998

Look forward to testing with you, never liked CPS testing system.

December 29, 1998

It is refreshing to see someone has decided to take on CPS. I have never been treated so poorly, or with the "you should thank us for doing you a favor" attitude than I did during their testing process that last two years.

February 4, 1999

Curt, thanks for the great job you did on the testing for my department.

February 8, 1999

I would like to extend my greatest feeling of gratitude toward you. Thank you for helping me with my testing issue. You definitely went above and beyond your duty to reevaluate my test results. Due to your willingness to listen and understand the concerns I had regarding my examination, you allowed me to continue on to the next level of achieving my goal as a career firefighter. Again, many many thanks are in order.

February 10, 1999

It was a pleasure speaking with you last night. Your hours are as bad as mine. An organization such as FIREHIRE is sorely needed in the fire personnel arena and you and Michele are doing a wonderful job of fulfilling that need.

February 24, 1999

This has been by far the smoothest fire testing I've ever undertaken in my quest for a fire/medic job.

June 9, 1999

Thank you for the opportunity to use this great service. All of my friends that are trying to get into the fire service know about FireHire and are grateful.

July 24, 1999

I would also like to add that I much prefer your entire format over CPS, (although I was previously hired through them). Good Job!

September 16, 1999

Well this last week has been a real whirlwind but wanted to drop you guys a line. North Tahoe FPD offered me a position last week & I accepted. Honestly a dream come true for me! Not to sound to corny but your program was a huge part in all of this & I wanted to thank you again for your hard work. I have 3 friends that have benefited from the FireHire process and I am sure more on the way.

September 30, 1999

Thanks for the help. As tough as it is to get hired, it would be tougher with out your help. Thanks again.

November 25, 1999

I just wanted to thank you again for your time with the EMT Assessment which I had with you in San Rafael a few weeks back. My experience with your recruiting agency was great, and I really appreciated your professionalism.

January 19, 2000

Thank you for the valuable service you provide. I heard about your web page through word of mouth. The best move I made all year was logging on to FireHire.com Your service helped me to reach my career goals. I have just completed my first of my probationary and I hold a job as a firefighter in the best department in CA. Thanks FireHire.

March 17, 2000

I just wanted to thank you for your efforts in the testing process. It must be hard keeping up with all the scheduling and the phone calls from everyone, especially the discouraged ones. I appreciate your patience. Through your services I have had many opportunities and there are many more, for it has been great to reach the departments testing in this way.

May 5, 2000

I'd like to thank you and your staff for the professional and personal service that was provided.

May 21, 2000

I wanted to e-mail you to thank you for helping me get hired by Albany Fire Department. I start on June 1st, as you can imagine I am quite excited. I wanted to thank you and your organization (Fire-Hire Inc) for all your help attaining my goal. Thanks again.

June 15, 2000

Thanks for the info, and the speedy response. Your company has proven its professionalism at a personal level and just wanted to let you know I greatly appreciate your efforts. Anyone I come into contact with that is in the testing process will be informed of your services. Again, thank you.

February 21, 2001

I was on your list and have since been hired in Southern Marin (city of Mill Valley). Although I did not get hired through your organization, I came to like the way you do business.

July 18, 2001

My compliments on the Firehire hiring process. The procedures were very well done and you and your staff were very professional. You should all be commended.