Interviews 101: Firefighters Share Best Tips for Interviewing with a Fire Department

Whether you’re looking to make a career change or ready to start your career in the fire service, interviews are a vital step in the hiring process for becoming a firefighter. Firefighters from across the state share their best tips on how to have a successful oral interview and leave a lasting impression with your dream fire department.
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[@eternalnate]

Here's my problem. I passed cpat, I passed civil service test with a 91%, I am an emt and voluntary firefighter, I wore a suit to the panel interview and did a great job. I was told the department was only hiring 3 people out of the 5 that were being interviewed. I never got a call back even after calling to ask about my application status. One of the guys that was hired instead can't even drive since he's on sr22 insurance BUT his dad is the chief of police. The other guy that got hired is a pot head from a local factory BUT his uncle works on the department. The third guy deserved to get the job but I clearly got pushed aside for some serious bs.

[@Michelegozum]

Very nice video