The oral interview is the most important part of the hiring process. Since it is often weighted 100% of the candidate’s final score, earning a high score on the interview is essential to getting hired.
Available in a 4-CD set or 330 page book, packed with invaluable information, covering 85 of the most commonly asked fire department interview questions. The format is simple: question, answer, and reasoning behind the answer. After answering each question, Chief Lepore carefully and thoroughly explains why he has answered the question the way he did.
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Battalion Chief Paul Lepore clearly outlines a plan to follow in this comprehensive 275-page book. He identifies the importance of education, how to create a fire department resume (complete with multiple examples), what it takes to complete a basic fire academy, the proper conduct on a ride-along, and what it takes to succeed in the fire station.
The book answers questions on background, medical, and psychological exams. In addition, the author examines age, tattoos, mechanical ability, public speaking, and community service.
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Firefighters must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing, have strong problem solving skills based on principles of physics and math, and handle stressful situations appropriately. Most fire departments give a written examination as the first part of their testing process. Since there are usually an enormous number of candidates a difficult written exam is often a way to narrow the field.
It teaches the reader the basic rules and principles behind the questions and the reasoning behind the questions.
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