Smoke Your Firefighter Interview
by Paul S. Lepore
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Author: Paul S. LeporeIllustrator: Freespool Publications
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-01-02
ISBN: 0972993444
Number of pages: 330
Publisher: Freespool Publications
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Book Review: One of the most instrumental preparation tools
Summary: 5 Stars
Having reviewed a lot of different preparation books and programs for the fire department interview process, this book definitely stands out at the top. It is important to remember there is no single universal answer to every question, so it's helpful to study from multiple sources. But what I really liked about this book is that it takes the reader through the most common questions in a fire interview, gives them a sample answer, but then most importantly gives the reasoning behind why the author feels these are the most complete answers. It's important to understand what the question is really asking and then use the understanding of the question to provide your own unique answer. Every department does things a little different, but these questions seem to be the most common. Definitely a must have if you're applying to fire departments.
Summary of Smoke Your Firefighter Interview
This edition of Smoke Your Firefighter Interview book has additional questions and expanded answers. 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. Fire department oral interviews are unique, which is why most people struggle with them. Successful candidates understand exactly what the raters are looking for in an entry-level candidate. Those who don t may struggle for years, eventually giving up on their dreams. Chief Lepore has proctored hundreds of entry-level interviews. He was amazed at how unprepared most candidate were. He could see that many had the will and desire, but it was very apparent that the vast majority of candidates were ill-prepared for the oral interview. His objective is to show the candidate the interview through the eyes of the raters. The more a candidate understands what the oral board is looking for, the more he or she will be able to present as the candidate they have been waiting for. Smoke Your Firefighter Interview is packed with 330 pages of invaluable information. Chief Lepore covers 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. These reasons often delve into the culture of the fire department and the expectations of a rookie firefighter. In short, anyone can memorize questions and answers. Smoke Your Firefighter Interview explains why the answers are correct. In addition to the questions and answers, Chief Lepore explains the rationale for WHY he answers the question the way he does. He includes many follow-up questions as well as explaining the pit falls for many of the questions. Once a candidate understands the interview process and learns how to present his or her answers, it is not uncommon to get multiple job offers. Instead of struggling to land a job, many candidates are blessed with the ability to select from several departments. Getting hired on the fire department is all about learning to take a fire department interview. Those who learn will be successful, while those who don t will always struggle. A candidate may be exactly what a fire department is looking for, but if he or she cannot interview favorably, he or she will never get hired. In addition to 85 questions, answers and rationale for the right answers, Smoke Your Firefighter Interview also includes chapters on: Rules of thumb for handling situational questions What to expect from your first day as a firefighter Sample interview rating sheets Description of the job of a firefighter Monthly probationary evaluationsSubjects Books
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