How To Answer Firefighter Oral Board Questions. (Or…You’re Not Dan Allred.)
Have you had heroes in your life? When I was young, it was “Superman”. I’ve had very few as an adult who became a firefighter, paramedic, and student of the human condition. I’ve learned that the term...
View ArticleInvest in your Success…”you gotta’ pay the cost to be the Nozzleman!”
No one talks about the fact that to begin to compete for today’s firefighter jobs “you’ve got to pay to play”, meaning that to realize your goal of becoming a professional firefighter requires that you...
View ArticleSmall Thought about Customer Service
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to 165 future firefighters at the California Fire Explorer Academy in Oxnard, CA. I chose to speak about a future in the fire service and advice on taking oral...
View ArticleThe concept of “kaizen”
One of the most important things I believe a firefighter should both embrace and embody is the concept of “kaizen”, or “continuous improvement”. Above all traits – physical, mental, emotional – the...
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You NEED this job!
I can hardly express how much you need this job. I worked for two years, taking every test I could until the day finally came when I earned my badge. After that, I became a card-carrying member of the...
View ArticleOral Board Questions
As someone taking either an entry level or promotional level oral interview, there should be no “trick” or “surprise” questions if you have done your research/homework. Meaning, there are many websites...
View ArticleBegin To Dress To Your Success!
Execute! by wearing a shirt and tie or casual business attire to your firefighter written examinations! Representatives from the testing fire department as well Human Resources are often in attendance...
View ArticleUnity of Command Answers the Conflicting Order Dilemma
Recently, I saw a discussion regarding a situational question that is at times asked at firefighter oral interviews. Though this question might test the candidates ability to use reason to decipher the...
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What Is in the Firefighter One Exam?
The firefighter I exam is based on National Fire Protection Association guidelines. Written Exam The written portion of exam measures cognitive skills and includes questions in areas such as problem...
View ArticleU.S. FOREST SERVICE – Region 5 (California)
This is somefollow up info taken from a pdf flier. All California Forest Service areas are in this text and how to make application, Good Luck U.S. FOREST SERVICE – Region 5 (California) Forestry Aid...
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The Rookie Attitude
The Rookie Attitude Posted on March 13, 2015 by Jonathon Jacobs in Blog // 1 Comment Fire Recruit Joshua Vanopynen and instructor Christopher Anderson practice disconnecting and connecting fire...
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Test Taking Strategies-How To Smoke The Firefighter Written Test
How to smoke the firefighter written test! The written test can be the first step to a long and successful career or it can be the first step to putting in your application to another job opening. I...
View Article12 Steps – How To Become A Firefighter Faster – Guide by: Paul Card
How To Become A Firefighter Faster Dear Firefighter Candidate- I hope this guide helps you make your dreams of becoming a paid, professional firefighter come true… It should be obvious that the steps...
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2016 FireCareers Scholarships
For immediate release: 2016 FireCareers Scholarship program announced. Today we are announcing the development of our newest program for 2016, our quarterly scholarship program. Current members of the...
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SAFER Grants – KENT FIRE DEPT. (WA)
I wanted to point out a small fact about FireCareers.com that I think many people overlook. Our team works extremely hard to bring you the most up-dated and validated firefighter recruitment...
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FIREFIGHTERS WANTED –CPAT / BIDDLE
As entry level firefighters are needed across the Country they have to meet basic prerequisites. The list of minimum qualifications can be as basic as: 18 years old, High School Graduate or completion...
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Firefighters WANTED – Oral Question
Why do you want to become a Firefighter? Super easy question to answer right? For many this question alone has taken many worthy firefighter hopefuls to the bottom of the list, and fast. Why because...
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Firefighters Wanted – WHAT’S NEXT
What’s next? In my last blog I asked you “WHY DO YOU WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER” I wanted you to take a look at your story and develop the real reason behind your desire to become a career firefighter....
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FIREFIGHTER / City of Lockhart (TX)
City of Lockhart (TX) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER Until: March 28, 2017. Salary $38,816 annually For details about thousands of other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join...
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FIREFIGHTER and/or FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC – City of Dixon (CA)
City of Dixon (CA) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER and/or FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC Until: April 14, 2017. Salary $4,655.83 – $6,866.84 monthly For details about thousands of other fire departments...
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