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Firefighter Job Interview

The practice Firefighter job interview below is from an actual civil service interview. 

The practice Firefighter interview questions are provided by the Complete Civil Service Interview Guide, an exclusive guide for civil service interviews.  The Guide is written by experts who have written civil service interview questions and interviewed job candidates at all levels.  This step-by-step Guide will teach you how to succeed in the civil service interview including:

  • How civil service interviews are different from private industry interviews.
  • How to identify possible interview questions before the interview.
  • How to answer any civil service interview question confidently and without nervousness.
  • Answers to the toughest interview questions and situations.
  • How civil service interviews are scored and how the words you use will raise your score.

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Job Description 

Under supervision, firefighters respond to fire alarms with assigned company and assist in extinguishing fires in the protection of lives and property; assist in cleaning and caring for apparatus, equipment and quarters; administer first aid treatment; assist in rescue work in various emergencies; and inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. 

Practice Firefighter Job Interview

  • What qualifies you to be a Firefighter?  Focus on the requirements of a Firefighter and how you best fit them. 

  • Why do you want to be a Firefighter?

  • Do you prefer to work in a team or by yourself?  Why?

  • What have you done to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the position of Firefighter?

  • Tell us about an emergency or high pressure situation you’ve been in and what you did.

  • How do you feel about working with female firefighters in close quarters?

  • What do you believe constitutes sexual harassment?

  • How do you deal with conflict with co-workers?

  • What would you do if you witnessed a fellow firefighter placing items from a private residence in his or her pockets?

  • Is there anything else we should know about your qualifications to be a Firefighter?