Firefighter Career Connection From Getting Hired to Building a Career That Lasts The fire service doesn’t need more people who want the job. The Fire Service needs firefighters who are prepared, disciplined, and intentional about building a long-term career. Every year, thousands apply to fire departments across the country. Very […]
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The Guide to Becoming a Career Firefighter
To pursue a career as a firefighter, it is essential to meet specific education and training requirements. While a high school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education, additional post secondary instruction and certifications are often necessary for aspiring firefighters
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Top 20 Firefighter Interview Questions and How to Answer Them.
Top 20 Firefighter Interview Questions and How to Answer Them. Testing for a career firefighter position is competitive. Doing your homework and being prepared is a must. The firefighter interview process is often, for most recruit candidates, the most challenging part of the testing process. These 20 Firefighter Interview questions […]
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10 Skills for Giving a Great Speech and a Firefighter Interview!
As a Division Chief and a Fire Chief I was task with learning how to give a speech. Standing in front of a crowd was a struggle for me as it is for most. I had to learn from mentors, classes, and organizations such as Toastmasters to become a decent […]
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9 Things You Should NOT Do During Your Firefighter Interview
There are plenty of articles out there that tell you what to do during a firefighter oral board interview. What is often more important is knowing what you shouldn’t do.It’s to Preparing for the firefighter hiring interview process. There are 2 and sometime 3 interviews a candidate must prepare for. […]
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11 of the Top Firefighter Interview Questions
I am asked, on nearly a daily bases, “what are the typical questions asked during an firefighter oral board interview”. This seems to be an easy request, however, with so many types of departments and an ever changing industry this is no longer an easy one to answer. I’ve been […]
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