Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:19 GMT
Preparing for a worst case scenario, Clinton County employees trained Thursday on active shooter tactics called ALICE. It stands for 'Alert - Lockdown - Inform - Counter - and Evacuate.' County officialsMore >>
Preparing for a worst case scenario, Clinton County employees trained Thursday on active shooter tactics called ALICE. It stands for 'Alert - Lockdown - Inform - Counter - and Evacuate.' County officialsMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:49:31 GMT
The search is still on for a missing Iowa teenager after she and a 12-year old were picked up by a stranger in Dayton, Iowa on Monday, May 20, 2013. Police in the small town, located about an hour northMore >>
The search is still on for a missing Iowa teenager after she and a 12-year old were picked up by a stranger in Dayton, Iowa on Monday, May 20, 2013. Police in the small town, located about an hour northMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:21:44 GMT
St. Ambrose University got a rare glimpse into its past Thursday morning, May 23, 2013. The Ambrose Hall cornerstone was opened today and the contents were displayed. The cornerstone was originally sealedMore >>
St. Ambrose University got a rare glimpse into its past Thursday morning, May 23, 2013. The Ambrose Hall cornerstone was opened today and the contents were displayed. The cornerstone was originally sealedMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:54:03 GMT
Police are blocking off traffic because of water main break in the 600 block of 35th street in Davenport, Iowa, two blocks away from Lujack's. Authorities got the call just after 4:30 this morning. TheyMore >>
Police are blocking off traffic because of water main break in the 600 block of 35th street in Davenport, Iowa, two blocks away from Lujack's. Authorities got the call just after 4:30 this morning. TheyMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:51:50 GMT
Iowa lawmakers have wrapped up this year's legislative session and they passed 3 big bills before adjourning. The 3 bills will bring changes to education, health care and property tax reform. The propertyMore >>
Iowa lawmakers have wrapped up this year's legislative session and they passed 3 big bills before adjourning. The 3 bills will bring changes to education, health care and property tax reform. The propertyMore >>
Some cities have been slow to recover from the recession, but one is getting ready to start hiring again. The city of Davenport kicks off its firefighter recruitment period Thursday.
It's obviously a very stressful and dangerous job. The job description on theCity of Davenport website says, "Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites." According to the job posting, the position offers a salary between $47,000-$67,000 per year, plus benefits.
To apply, you need to go online to fill out an application. After that, there is a written and physical exam. That would be followed by an interview and a background check. The entire process takes about four months.
At this point, there's no word on how many firefighters could be hired. Officials say they want to make sure they have a pool of qualified candidates.
"The reason for it is we want to make sure the recruits we bring on the fire department are the very best people we can get. Obviously, we work in some very sensitive places and we have to know that those people are trustworthy," said Assistant Chief Bart Howard.
The first firefighter recruitment meeting is Thursday, Sept. 6. at the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport at 6 p.m. Applications will be accepted through September 14th.
