Interview Preparation...

The Important Knows:

Know how to present yourself...

Know about the department you're interviewing for...

Know how to link a story to every question (paint a quick picture)...

Know strengths and weaknesses and work on them both prior to the interview (ie. eye contact, talking with your hands)...



Generic Firefighter Interview Questions...

Why do you want to work in this industry?

Tell us about yourself.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

What's your greatest weakness?

Why should I hire you?

What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

Describe a time when you did not get along with your coworker.



Specific Firefighter Interview Questions...

Tax Paying Dollars/Grocery Store...

Catching your co-worker doing something wrong...

Vehicle accident when no one is around...

EMS related question...

Fire related question...







Reminders:

Show up when they tell you to (5 min. prior to interviewing time)...

Dress appropriately...

NO coffee...

Be confident… Be prepared…..

Show up with 3-5 copies of your resume...

Practice, Practice, Practice...



Resources:

Resume Builder (Online)/Microsoft Word...

Smoke Your Firefighting Interview $20 Amazon...