Tell us a little about yourself.
What is the most important duty of a firefighter? Why?
Tell us about a time where you used your training or education to solve a problem.
What do you feel are your strongest communication skills? Please describe a situation that demonstrates that skill.
Confidentiality is an important characteristic in a firefighter. Give us an example of a time when you
demonstrated confidentiality.
Tell us about a time when there was a lot of confusion in a situation and describe how you dealt with it.
What have you done to prepare for a job in our city
Define Flashover?
What would your current employer have to say about you?
Everyone has weaknesses. Describe for the board what your weakness is. What have you done to overcome this weakness?
Being a firefighter can mean long periods of quiet followed by moments of extreme intensity. This can take a toll on a person. Describe a time when you faced an emergency situation. How did you deal with it emotionally and physically, and what did you learn about yourself as a result?
Loyalty, pride, honesty and integrity are all important characteristics of a firefighter. Define these terms and explain why you think they are important in a firefighter.
Why do you want to be a firefighter?
What strengths would you bring to our department?
You are at a house fire, and command has declared the house lost, and as a result, has ordered firefighting activities to concentrate on both houses beside the one lost. The home owner approaches you and is demanding you save her house, the owner is very irate. What do you do?
Define integrity. Give us an example of when you demonstrated integrity.
How would you deal with a difference of opinion in the station?
Why (city name) fire department?
How would you deal with a difference of opinion at an emergency scene?
What does insubordination mean?
Briefly explain how you would draft from a porta-tank.
Describe a time when you were on a team working toward a common goal. What was your role, how did you motivate the team?
Why do you think team work is important in the fire service?
Tell us a time when you were working on a team that wasn’t functioning well. What was the situation and how did you deal with it?
What is empathy? Why is it important for a firefighter to be empathetic?
Describe a time when you demonstrated empathy.
Why should we choose you over other candidates?
What is friction loss in relation to firefighting?
Are you a tolerant person? Illustrate when you demonstrated tolerance.
What attracts you to our community?
You arrive at a confirmed apartment fire, when you exit the truck you are approached by the residents who want to go into the truck because they state they will freeze to death out side. It’s -30 degrees outside. What do you do?
How would you deal with racial harassment?
Have you ever been in an accident before? If so what were the details? Were you charged?
what is your strongest communication skill?
How would you solve a technical problem at an emergency situation?
Describe an emergency situation that you had to mitigate. How did you handle it emotionally?
The ability to communicate is vital in the fire service. Could you describe a situation you’ve experienced where a lack of communications made the situation worse? What did you do to improve the situation?
What would you do if you suspect a fellow firefighter has a drug problem?
How many days a year, is it appropriate to be off work due to sick leave?
How important do you think reliability is? Can you give us an example of a time when a situation was made worse by an unreliable work mate?
Is there a difference between problem solving during station duties, and problem solving at an emergency?
How would you deal with an irate member of the public?
Describe what training and education you have that relates to the fire service?
What does team work mean to you?
Tell us about a time when you had to deal with a personal problem with someone on the job?
Every call we go on is different, no call is ever by the book, so firefighters often have to make quick decisions. Can you describe a situation where you clearly demonstrated initiate and/or creativity.
What did you like least about your last job?
How do you feel about working holidays and weekends?
What would you like to improve about yourself?
How do you feel about hiring from minority groups?
What does safety mean to you? Describe what measures you take in your present job.
Tell us about a time where you noticed something no one else did that you acted upon and made a difference?
Give us an example of your past community involvement What are the classes of fire?
What kinds of calls do you think you would have problems with?
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Where do you see the fire service going, or changing in the future?
The fire service involves daily routine, such as cleaning...etc. How do you feel about this?
What does dedication mean to you? Give us an example of how you have demonstrated dedication.
Tell us about a time where you put forth an idea and it was rejected. How did you deal with it?
What have you done to prepare to be a firefighter?
What have you done to prepare for this interview?
Can you tell us the different divisions within the fire department structure?
What are your weaknesses as they relate to the job?
What are the duties of a firefighter?
What has made you interested in firefighting?
Tell us a time where you had to speak in front of the largest group of people, and what did you have to do?
What do you see as the pros and cons of a career in firefighting?
What would be your priorities as a rookie firefighter?
In your opinion how important is discipline in the job?
What is a firefighter?
Give two examples of how you reacted in emergency situations?
Give an example where you used your initiative in an emergency situation.
Can you relate a time from your past work experience where you felt your safety was at risk and how you handled it.
What would you do with your down time at the fire hall when all duties are completed?
Where do you see the difficulty for women and minorities in the fire service. How can you suggest we go about hiring more?
Tell us about a time when you were involved in a situations were bodily fluids were exposed. What precautions did you take?
How does the fire service fit with customer service?
Can you explain the fire tetrahedron.
What do you know about this department and the area it services?
How do you feel about working shift work?
What would you do if you felt that your station captain was unfairly delegating station duties to you?
Can you tell us a job that you had and didn't meet your goals, and what you did about it?
What would you do if you saw a fellow firefighter steal money during overhaul activities?
What do you think the qualities of a firefighter are?
What can you offer our fire department?
What types of calls does the (city name) fire department respond to?
What bests motivates you?
Tell us about a time when you were given an order that you did not agree with it. How did you deal with it?
Tell us about a time when you showed concern for the environment.
Can you give us an example of when your work was above standards?
Name the different agencies the fire department may have to deal with.
While conversing with a fellow firefighter in front of the fire hall, the firefighter notices a visible minority walking by. The firefighter verbalizes a racial slur about the minority in a joking matter to the group. What would your response be?
Provide an example of a time when you showed loyalty.
What is the difference between a fog stream and a solid stream?
If chosen, what would you do to prepare for the Fire Academy?
In our mission statement it states we will provide a superior service. Can you tell us what qualities or attributes you can provide to deliver our mission statement? i
What would you do if you saw a firefighter falsify a fire record?
What do you think are the routine duties of a firefighter/ems crew
Give us your understanding of harassment, and tell us what you would do if you witnessed harassment in the work place
How would you describe the character of an ideal firefighter?
This concludes the interview, we would like to thank you for your interest in the (city name) Fire Department, do you have any questions for us?
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