Webb County Fire Chief Has Until Friday To Pass Exam
By
KGNS News
Story Created:
Sep 26, 2011 at 10:21 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Sep 26, 2011
Webb County Fire and EMS Coordinator Jerry Arizola has yet to pass his department head certification exam. He has four days left before county officials take action.
"I know that he had until the end of this month to get his credentials. And from what we understand he hasn't been able to do that."
Arizola has been in the position for a year, taken the test three times and has yet to pass.
"Right now, he left this morning to take his management test. We will have to wait for the results. Probably 2-3 days to see if he passed it."
Arizola made the trip to San Antonio to take the exam. However, Flores says he is unsure what steps will be taken in the event Arizola fails.
"Well, right now, everything is up in the air. We know that he had until September 30th to have both certificates, which is management and certificate for the fire dept. We're just going to have to wait for that. It's up to the commissioners in that situation."
Flores says there are two separate tests Arizola must take. One is his firefighter recertification which he's already passed. The management test, which is mandated by the Texas Commission, is the one he re-took today.
“We were under the gun. I do give him credit and because he came in new and he took the lead but he has to have his credentials and has to have his certification.”
Gina Benitez, Pro 8 News.
We spoke to the Chief today and because he was out of town, we were unable to get an interview. We hope to speak to him tomorrow to bring you the very latest on his status.
You have indicated this comment should be removed.
The comment has been submitted for review. Thank you .
X-Laredo Onda said on Tuesday, Sep 27 at 8:55 AM
Es que es en Engles
74419579cg said on Wednesday, Sep 28 at 10:51 AM
Ok pro8 I'll clean it up a bit, since you did not post my other post. First off "X-Laredo Onda", that's a good one. Second It just makes me wonder what kind of idiots are running the county. 3 TIMES AND HE STILL COULD NOT PASS IT!
74483764X-Laredo Onda said on Wednesday, Sep 28 at 12:32 PM
CG, I know your pain. I have also hit a nerve and was censored into cyber space. You know that’s the thing about a blog; was put in place to be able to FREELY express one's opinion on a specific subject matter. Never Give Up!!
74490508never surrender never give up said on Wednesday, Sep 28 at 1:29 PM
love the attitude X lrdo wave.
74494272X-Laredo Onda said on Thursday, Sep 29 at 7:32 AM
And so the saga continues. Stay Tuned!!!!
74530053Taxpayer said on Thursday, Sep 29 at 1:18 PM
Es un pinche burro el wei ese,....
74549298Viewer said on Thursday, Sep 29 at 11:05 PM
Do not be suprised, this is what the County hires, compadres, comadres, lovers, etc.; you do not have to have any skills to work for the County!!!!
74572476We happen to be in Laredo said on Friday, Sep 30 at 7:18 PM
Let's give him two out of three! Why not? This is the way County and our City do business.
74614526Add a comment
Most Popular