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34 Firefighter Questions And Answers

21⟩ Explain job responsibilities of a firefighter?

In an interview, please bear in your mind that a firefighter's responsibilities are different from other jobs. And this is crucial because this social job will ensure the safety of everyone and community. If an unfortunate fire happens, a firefighter is not only the savior but also the person who is responsible for the safety and even lives of other persons and properties on the site.

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22⟩ Explain the role of fire department?

As mentioned above, a firefighter should and have to know his important role to people‟s lives, safety as well as to the protection and maintenance of properties as much as possible when a fire happens. A firefighter should remember that keeping human lives is the most important duty. In some cases when doing his job, a firefighter has to decide between lives and valuables. If this is the case, remember that human lives are always prioritized and more important than anything else.

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24⟩ Tell me what have you learned from mistakes on the firefighter job?

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. Everyone makes mistakes, of course, but some companies are more willing to learn from them than punish those involved. You've learned that when you do make mistakes, someone is usually disappointed in the choice you made, but you have to figure it out for yourself, they might help you decide what „s right and what's wrong, but you'll be the decider on which you choose. You've learned that people do care about you, and to not do it again if you don't want to. Answer samples Every one makes mistakes but only few people can realize there mistakes and they don't want to repeat those mistakes again. I am the one in those few people, I don't want to repeat the mistakes which had done by me in my job/work.

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25⟩ Tell me what have you done to improve your firefighter knowledge in the last year?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self- improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

☛ Employers look for applicants who are goal-oriented. Show a desire for continuous learning by listing hobbies non-work related. Regardless of what hobbies you choose to showcase, remember that the goal is to prove self-sufficiency, time management, and motivation. Answer samples

☛ Every should learn from his mistake. I always try to consult my mistakes with my kith and kin especially with elderly and experienced person.

☛ I enrolled myself into a course useful for the next version of our current project. I attended seminars on personal development and managerial skills improvement.

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26⟩ Explain your experience that you have for this firefighter job?

For this question you first need to read and understand the job specification, as this will tell you what experience the interviewer is looking for. Your answer should relate your experience and achievements to that of the job role. Often interviewees will talk about experiences that are not relevant to the job role, this will only lead to the employer becoming uninterested in you. Answer sample: I have over 4 years experience as, in that time I have gain.

I understand the importance of and. and use my creative skills to organize and activities to do while keeping entertained. Recently I also won an award for employee of the year.

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27⟩ Firefighter interview questions part 1

► Give an example of a mistake you made. What did you learn from that mistake?

► How do you cope with stressful situations in general?

► Present a situation requiring efficient teamwork. What would have happened had the group not worked as a team?

► Do you have any volunteering experience? How did this experience impact your desire to be a firefighter?

► Give an example of a situation when you helped someone. Did you ever save a life?

► Do you have an example of a situation wherein you followed strict rules to complete a task, perhaps against your initial judgment?

► IN your previous employment, have you ever initiated improvement in work methods or suggested higher standards?

► Can you give an example of a situation wherein you worked outside of your job profile to solve a problem?

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28⟩ What makes you unique for firefighter post?

This will take an assessment of your experiences, skills and traits. Summarize concisely:

I have a unique combination of strong technical skills, and the ability to build strong customer relationships. This allows me to use my knowledge and break down information to be more user- friendly.

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29⟩ Firefighter interview questions part 2

► Please prioritize the following in order of importance to you: Career, Family, Friends?

► Suppression, Prevention and Public Education, rank them in order of importance in the Fire Service and explain your reasoning?

► Describe a difficult decision that you've had to make in your life. What were the circumstances and what was your decision? Would you make the same decision again?

► Tell us about a conflict you've had with a co-worker or supervisor. What actions did you take to resolve this conflict? What did you learn from it? What would you do differently if the same situation arose again?

► Tell us about a mistake you've made in your past and what you learned from that mistake?

► What have you done to prepare for this interview?

► What have you done to prepare for a career in the fire service? What have you done to prepare for a career with the _______ fire department?

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30⟩ Tell me why do you think you would do well for this firefighter job?

☼ I am a person that learn quickly and perform better under pressure, am a very good team player that motivate others in other to achieve the company‟s common goals

☼ Will do well in this job because I already have previous experience in the similar field. so I will use my previous experience in this job and I am interested in learning new things and enhance my skills.

☼ I believe I will do well in this job because I have the relevant skills and experience. I also have the drive, interest and determination to make a real success of this role.

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31⟩ Who is Firefighter?

A firefighter (also known as a fireman) is a rescuer extensively trained in firefighting, primarily to extinguish hazardous fires that threaten property and civilian or natural populations, and to rescue people from dangerous situations, like collapsed or burning buildings or crashed vehicles.

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32⟩ What is Prevention in Firefighter?

Prevention attempts to ensure that no place simultaneously has sufficient heat, fuel and air to allow ignition and combustion. Most prevention programs are directed at controlling the energy of activation.

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33⟩ What is Fire suppression systems?

Fire suppression systems have a proven record for controlling and extinguishing unwanted fires. Many fire officials recommend that every building, including residences, have fire sprinkler systems.

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34⟩ Firefighter interview questions part 4

► What is the advantage of working in teams?

► Why is teamwork so important in the fire service?

► How do you and your family feel about you working 24 (or 48) hour shifts?

► What makes you think you would be able to deal with the stresses of being a firefighter?

► How have you prepared yourself to remain calm and react effectively at emergency scenes?

► Give an example of a time which you were faced with an emergency situation.

► Explain the circumstances and your actions?

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