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SUPERDUPER
USA
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 Posted - 08/03/2003 : 20:24:30
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I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE WORKED FOR FEMA. INFORMATION LIKE PAY, REQUIREMENTS TO GET HIRED, EQUIPMENT NEEDED, ETC.
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PBMAX
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Posted - 08/07/2003 : 16:05:42
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fema has a regionalal office , at 360 and 183, across from american air lines training center.[across 360]
SBA is the loan arm of fema, they do exactly what we do in the adjusting bussiness.. loss verifacation..
you can pick up an application [there]
i have worked for them and they are great ...
lots of good experience
paul brosch , arlington , tx [ e-mail address FA1953@aol.com |
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betadjuster
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Posted - 09/11/2003 : 00:16:58
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What kind of information were you looking for, Public Assistance (PA) or Individual Assistance (IA)? I currently work for FEMA PA.
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trader
USA
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Posted - 09/11/2003 : 10:22:04
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| please send me the scoop. I have 38 years experience 6 with Pilot and ask to be put on thier list for FEMA adjusters in the goverment and institution, commercial area. I have not worked for FEMA/Pilot at this time, Isabel ?? Thanks in advance. rayhall@kingwoodcable.net |
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betadjuster
4 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2003 : 19:14:08
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| Basically, when a disaster is declared by the Feds, FEMA (along with other Government and private agencies ) are sent in to help with the recovery. FEMA (PA) deals with the recovery of the local government (cities, counties etc.) and the infrastructure. FEMA (IA) deals with the individual homeowners and the damage that they sustained to their house, car etc. Normally, when a disaster is declared, FEMA staffs with a number of “local hires” for various positions depending upon your experience. It could be either IA or PA. That is one way of getting a position with FEMA and probably the easiest way. IA would probably be something that you’re more familiar with, however, in my opinion, PA is the best because of the long-term employment aspects of it. Repairs to bridges, canals, buildings etc., or anything to do with the local government infrastructure takes longer to repair than a house. Makes sense, right? Once you get hired as a “local hire”, it’s up to you to make an impression with the permanent FEMA Staff on location. If you are an extremely hard/good worker, they may ask you to apply as a Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE). Basically, you become a permanent on-call FEMA employee. About the only drawback is that they currently do not have any benefits package (sick leave, healthcare etc) but I heard that they were working on one. The paperwork is long and tedious but well worth the effort. Working for FEMA (at least in my opinion) has been very rewarding and I would encourage others to apply. |
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michaelkf22153
USA
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Posted - 09/14/2003 : 19:38:17
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FEMA is a different breed of cat than the adjusting world. The replies on IA and PA are on point, if your use to house inspections go IA PA is public and has a structure to it. You have FEMA and the DAE's and also there are four huge engineering firms that supply experts. They are called TAC's , and can be either, project officers, public assistance coordinators. PA is governed by the Robert Stafford act and is policy based , and has little to with adjusting. You do a scope then have lots of forms to fill out and sbmit.
having been both in FEMA and as a TAC you'll make better billable time in the Tech assistance world. hope this helps some Currently FEMA is waiting for funding and when Isabel hits it will be interesting to see how they repsond, most of us TAC's got sent home from whatever disaster we were on this summer
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