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Guide for the Firefighter Interview
The most important part of the firefighter
recruitment process is the interview. This
is an often overlooked area in firefighter
education and training programs, and can
make or break qualified candidates. The
Study Guide for the Firefighter Interview
is the best product that Seneca College
has found to help in this area. We make
it required reading in our Pre-Service Firefighter
Program.
Stu Evans
Seneca College Coordinator
School of Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Entry into the Fire Service has become incredibly
competitive. Feedback from our successful
students indicate The Study Guide for the
Firefighter Interview has made the difference.
The Study Guide for the Firefighter Interview
is an extremely valuable tool for anyone wishing
to master the firefighter interview process!
P. Wayne,
Coordinator Pre Service Firefighter Education
and Training Program.
Fleming College
When Fleming College began delivering its
pre-service firefighting program, I was responsible
for developing the students’ communication
course, Communications for Firefighters. Part
of the curriculum included teaching employment
skills, yet when I looked for texts specific
to the firefighters, I could find nothing
appropriate for our students. Needless to
say, I was thrilled to find Manser and Cooligan’s
Study Guide for the Firefighter Interview.
It is exactly what I had been looking for.
Its many attributes include its detailed and
thorough content, accessible language, and
useful worksheets, from those who know exactly
what it is like to go through a firefighting
interview, having sat on both sides of the
table. It is an invaluable resource, one I
would highly recommend to all pre-service
fighting programs. It will give your graduates
that edge.
Suzanne Hooke
Communications Coordinator
Fleming College
Our Instructor used The Study Guide for the
Firefighter Interview in the course, Firefighters
in the Community and it proved to be a
very resourceful tool. The class held mock
interviews and the feedback from the students
was very positive. They felt the techniques
recommended in the text were valuable and
prepared them very well for the interviews.
Our instructor liked the text and plans on
using it again in the Fall 2005 term.
Susan Talon
Coordinator
In the spring of 2004 Niagara College asked
me to review the Study Guide For The Firefighter
Interview. I felt it would be a useful
tool for my students so I adjusted my class
schedule for the Firefighter in the Community
class and included this text in the program.
I asked the students to critique it to see
if they felt it was worthwhile. We had them
read the text and then did an overview in
the class. We then set up panels and had each
student go through an interview. The students
were apprehensive at first but ended up very
enthused. After the course I had two students
come back and tell me how much it had helped
them in their actual interviews. I will be
using the guide in my classes again this fall.
David Flynn,
Instructor
Niagara College
The Study Guide for the Firefighter Interview
is an indispensable teaching aid which prepares
the students for the all important job interview.
NORTHERN COLLEGE
Pre-Service Fire Program
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Mock-Interview
I had an interview with the two of you
last December (Dec.5th). Well today I can
say that since then I had 2 interviews with
2 major departments and have been offered
a position with both. I have just signed
my offer of employment this afternoon. Thanks
to the two of you my dream came true. I
KNOW I wouldn't have made it this quick
without your help. Thank you very much.
Jack
Your assistance and guidance was a key to
the improvement of my interview skills. I
gained the confidence and knowledge needed
to be successful in my first and only interview
with the fire service. Your hands-on approach
and enthusiasm for the fire service enhanced
my drive to learn how to conquer the interview
and be the best I could be. I would highly
recommend the Firefighter Interviews.com to
anyone wanting to improve their interview
skills and leave a good lasting impression
on the interview board.
Geoff
I returned home from my mock interview last
night with the greatest feeling that the money
and the time could not have been spent more
wisely. The service these two fine Fire Fighters
provided was indeed invaluable. I would have
to say the best value for the dollar that
I have ever spent in my pursuit thus far.
I really believe that the service that these
gentlemen provide is worthwhile.
Steve
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