Becoming A
Firefighter or Officer-----The Complete
Guide to Your Badge! Fire "Captain Bob"
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Captain Bob: I was hired this past February by Los Angeles County Fire Department and I will be getting my badge on June 4, graduation day. This e-mail is in regard to the county will be handing out applications for firefighter this coming November and testing in January. I waited over seven years for this opportunity, and hope you will pass the info along to another individual who will honor and respect the badge the way I do. Capt Bob, add another one to your list as that I got hired today. I did some reading on your site about Age issues... Well here is a little about my story. I graduated high school at 17, turned 18 in the fire academy.... I was a National Registered Paramedic before I was 18. I turned 19 in April and got a job offer today. Sparky Mansfield, Texas Dear
Captain Bob - Rob,I wanted to thank you once again for the coaching session the first part of the year. I wanted to give you the update on my progress. I ended up number two on the list that I was being interviewed for at that time. But since that time I have received two job offers. One for a small department with six paid firefighters and the other for a department just south of Seattle with about 60 firefighters. I have chosen the bigger department and will be starting the 16th of June. All of the hard work the past two years has paid off. Thanks again for all of your insights. Thanks a lot, Brian Duffy
Good news...... Captain, add me to the list of those you've helped to get a badge, I received my phone call at 11:50 today, and I've been smiling ever since! My first day on the job is July 8th, and I can't wait! Capt bob I had been following you program and got a job offer. The scary psych was the last hurdle. Your psych report was dead on. I start the academy next month. Adam
It’s amazing what you will go through just to be called rookie! I am 37 years old so you older guys don't give up it can still happen....Even though I work around firefighters I couldn’t understand why they were calling the new rookie all of last week until I got the call. It’s amazing what we will go through just to be called rookie! Captain Bob, I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, for all of your help. I received my call with my start date last evening. The department I was hired with was the only one I really wanted. I was blessed to have proceeded past my chief’s oral without a problem. I obtained a copy of your Psych report. Boy, am I glad I did, I would have blew that completely if not for your report. The time you spent counseling me about my background packet also helped greatly. Anyone testing would be crazy not to order your program. I start 4/24/04 and I can't wait. This is the greatest feeling in the whole world. I wish everyone testing could feel this right now. Please allow me to say to those who are testing GET WITH THE PROGRAM, it works, I am proof. Thanks again for all of your help. Sincerely, John P.S. I am 37 years old so you older guys don't give up I can still happen.... Captain Bob, I ordered your material in late 2003 while I was attending a firefighter 1 & 2 academy through a local community college. I was 39 years old with no prior firefighting experience, although I did have my EMT certification. I listened to your CD's every time I was in the car and watched the video portion of your materials several times. I was offered a position as a recruit firefighter and just finished my third week of the training academy. Your insight on the proper way to handle scenario questions really helped me. Thanks for all your help. DAN Hi Capt. Bob- Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom! I used your video and tapes to gain another job, This one with the Carpinteria-Summerland F.D. in Santa Barbara County. Staying Safe-Scott McMannFormer Engineer Vandenberg AFB FD Going through the hiring process I used a lot of your tips and info. I searched and read your articles and advice. It paid off I got the job. It was the first test and oral I went through but I felt confident after reading your time tested advice. Just wanted to say thanks. T.Heiman Captain Bob,Just wanted to thank you for all your help with the audio and video tapes. I put in countless hours perfecting my nugget answers, and was still amazed of how easily they flowed when I was asked questions in my interviews! I start with the Ames Fire Department (Ames, Iowa) on May 1, 2004. Thank you so much! I got my badge! Respectfully, Kory Bleeker Des MoinesYour program taught me how to personalize my presentation to the oral board. Well, it got me a job offer in Seattle! Ken Capt. Bob,In 2000 I decided to pursue a career in the fire service. I put myself through a fire academy, became a Volunteer Firefighter then became a Paid-Call Firefighter, volunteered my time with the American Red Cross and other organizations, and then went to Paramedic school. I worked as an Ocean Lifeguard for a Fire Department and for an ambulance company. I have taken over 30 fire department tests over the last four years. My first year testing I found myself learning how to take the tests and score high enough to get to the interviews. My second year testing I started passing the tests I get to the interviews, but couldn't get to the Chief's Oral Interviews. My interview scores were in the mid 70's. Well, I figured go to Paramedic school and I would get hired. My thought was to become a Paramedic to become a Firefighter, WRONG. My heart was not set on becoming a Paramedic, in turn I spent 7 1/2 months in paramedic school and ending up getting dropped from the program during my internship. A couple months passed and a few more tests, same results, I still could not make it to the Chief's Oral Interview. Frustration was really starting to kick in. I got on the Internet and searched "Passing Fire Department Interviews". At the top of the list was www.eatstress.com, I read all the material in the web site and decided I would buy the available material. After buying the material from the web site, I watched the video, listened to the audiotapes, and followed all of Captain Bob's instructions to a "T". My next 3 tests I took, I scored in the high 90's and one of them was 100%, much better then mid 70's. I am now working for a large department in Northern California. The interesting thing about my journey to become a Firefighter is that I spent 4 years of thinking that, MORE EXPERIENCE IS BETTER, THIS IS NOT TRUE! My journey has proven that Captain Bob's material is outstanding. I was hired with 15 other guys, and it turns out that one of them has zero experience in the fire service and no experience in the medical field. He and I both received Captain Bob's material and followed his instructions, and look at us now.Thank you for all your help Captain Bob!Sincerely, Dave
Thank You!!!!!! My name is Dave Blatchford.I have been a call firefighter for 2 years. I have been through Firefighter 1 and 2 and got my EMT-B. Your program was referred to me by a Lt on my department about 2 weeks before I was to go to my first Oral board which happened to be with the town I live in. It was very helpful, the 30 questions and quick notes. Much to my surprise when I went into the board he was a person asking the questions. I didn't get the job that time, but I was told that for my first time in I did well, he also said he could tell I did my homework because I came up with some NUGGETS. Since that oral I have applied to every opening that has come my way. For Christmas my kids got me your program. I read the book that day and listened to the CD everyday on my way to work. I am proud to say that on February 19th I got the call from the Chief of a near by town to offer me a job. My start date is March 15th. When I went to sign my letter of acceptance it said I finished with the top score out of the guys that were hired. Not bad for a 39 year old truck driver. You and your program have set me off on the career that I have been dreaming of for the last few years Thank you!!!!!!!!! Also Thank You to Lt. Justin Cutting of the Hampton NH Fire Department without his suggestion to just check out the web page I never would have gotten those NUGGET that were needed. Dear Capt. Bob,After trying to pass 3 oral boards with clone answers, I watched your videos. I worked with a tape recorder and was offered a job, and start the academy within the next 3 weeks. I am so excited. Thank you for giving me the edge over the competition. Thanks Again, Pat Captain Bob,I'd just like to say thank you for all of your help in attaining the career of my dreams. After a four year college degree in Molecular Biology, almost 3 years of testing/interviews, emt training, paramedic training, a firefighter I academy, and numerous "you were so close...you just missed it" pep talks, I have been hired by an excellent department in North Bay Area as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Although I've incorporated many of the things that I had heard in your cd and video into my interview style, the most important thing that has stuck with me over the past few years is your phrase about keeping hope alive inside you. I've learned that if you really want this job, you just can't quit---and the thought never crossed my mind. During my years of testing, I was told that I was "so close" so many times that it drove me out of my mind. One time, I was the number 1 candidate on the chiefs list, but was told near the end of the process that the county could not financially support an academy. Other than being prepared for the opportunity to show what a good candidate a person can be, I think that the most important thing that anyone can do is to Never stop trying bad you want this job every time you see an engine in the street or you hear that siren off in the distance. Thanks again Captain Bob, we've only met, in passing, on a couple of occasions, but your help has proven invaluable in achieving my life goals. ---Dave---
Just wanted to thank you and your Dad for helping me out. I just received My letter from Colorado Springs and I start the academy April 5. Thank you Once again Gary Captain Bob,I have been going through the process at CoCo County and I made it through the 2nd interview and I'm now going to start background. I think I had my best interview ever at the 2nd interview and I can thank you for that I took every test I could with in reason and had one each week for the last three the third being CoCo County and you know that feeling you get when you had the right answer for every question while I had that feeling on top of leaving that 75% of butterflies at the door which allowed me to be myself at the interview. I don't think I can begin to thank you enough, with out your book and CD I don't know how I would have done. I love being able to use the CD as a motivational tool and it allowed me to go in feeling confident about myself. Thanks Mike Hi Capt Bob-I wanted to say thanks for the support in the hiring process. I was hired as a Paramedic Intern with a department I love. I only have been only testing for 8 months with an EMT and one firefighter class. This will lead to my dream of being a Firefighter/Paramedic. I am very lucky to have achieved this result. I am so happy. More than the insight you provide on the oral boards, I want to thank you for just being a great person to talk to throughout the process. I can't believe how you were always available to talk and would return my calls so quickly whether it was at night or on a weekend. You even called to congratulate out of the blue. I am grateful that someone like you is out there to help people navigate the process. I still can't believe how emotionally taxing the whole experience was. It is so nice to be done with that. Thanks for everything! Trevor Captain Bob is absolutely right
when he says that you don't always have to have the credentials. I know this
from experience. Once you get past the written test it's all about the
interview. There are other things that a person can do that are completely
unrelated to fighting fire that will help tremendously during an interview as
long as you can present it well. I turned 21 in early February and got a job
offer one week later and I start the academy in about a week. It took me about
15 months from my first test until I got a job offer. I am still amazed. I
credit a lot of people for that but especially this bulletin board and Captain
Bob's program. My advice to everyone is to not get caught up too much with fire
stuff and try to fill your bag with other things too. Community service can be
very beneficial. All this changed due to your Gold Package, me being humble enough to realize and to work hard with your advice, given to us all who have received your program. Tomorrow is my first day and I will use your advice in the back of your book about rookie’s thank you! Matt Brach Firefighter/Paramedic
Captain
Rob: I struggled trying to pass an oral board high enough to get I got your Gold Package and listened to it several times. I then went for a private coaching session with Captain Rob. He made me think before I spoke and gave many useful insights. He helped me on the dreaded question of why do you want to be a Firefighter. Well, it worked. I have just been hired at a Fire and Rescue in South Carolina. Thank you and Rob for all your help. Jerry Here’s a double: Dear Captain Bob- My friend Mike and I would like to let you know how much we appreciate the information your program provided us throughout our pursuit for a badge. Both of us have been in the chase for one for over 3 years. Both of us received the call of our dreams tonight! We were offered a job by Salt Lake County Fire Department. The orientation is on the 20th and recruit camp is scheduled to start on February 2nd. Thanks again for all of the help your tapes and website provided us, both were a vital tool in obtaining the job of our dreams! We'll keep you posted on our progress! Sincerely, Mike and Nick And no I didn’t encourage, pay, or know this or the above testimonies were coming in. This happy new firefighter wrote this: I had a lot of odds against me because I am a type 1 Insulin dependent Diabetic. Captain
Bob, I ordered your Gold Package a couple of months ago. Add me to your list who succeeded as another successful candidate who got the badge. Over 600 candidates applied for a position of Firefighter in August of 2003. I just got the phone call today Jan 8th 2004 that I am apart of the next 2004 Academy class. Out of the 600 candidates, the Fire Department picked only 36 candidates to be apart of the Academy. The Gold Package is such a powerful tool that words can't explain how powerful it can be! I believe that this package was a powerful source in helping me throughout all my interviews. For other candidates who think it is impossible to beat out 600 or 2000 candidates, it is possible with the GOLD PACKAGE. I had a lot of odds against me because I am a type 1 Insulin dependent Diabetic. But with the help of the Gold Package, and how this powerful tool helped me with my interview techniques, I scored very high in my interview scores to let me be apart of the 36 chosen candidates. I have been trying for 4 years now and have tested at 9 different departments over the years. I ordered the GOLD PACKAGE and after studying the techniques, the next department I tested at I got on! My advise, don't wait any longer order this powerful tool to help you get that badge! Thank you so much Captain! Dean Hi
Captain Bob, Captain Bob, Your website alone is worth
its weight in gold! I know it was the oral Capt. Bob: I implore anyone considering a career in the fire service to utilize the
resources that you have made available. It is refreshing to finally listen
to someone who actually knows what they’re talking about. Capt. Bob, your knowledge and experience have made a difference in my life
and I appreciate your efforts. I look forward to the day when I can pass
on the valuable information I have learned from you to an individual Captain Bob, I just wanted to drop you a line
and say thanks for all your help. About a year ago I bought your video and
audio program. The information was incredible. Although I never
fully understood until I saw the results of my interviews. Capt. Bob, I received "the call" Tuesday 10/21/03
for a Firefighter position with the City Of Rialto. Up until 3 years ago, before
I ordered your entry-level tapes, I was not passing interviews. After receiving
your tapes and viewing them for less than five minutes, I figured out that I was
an ass for not doing it sooner. I know for a fact that I added at least
five years to my goal attainment for being a typical hardheaded
guy. I can whole heartedly say, from the bottom of my heart, that
I am where I am today because of you sir. You didn't give me answers, yet you
showed me to use what I had all along to my benefit, along with all my phone
calls and e-mails you so unselfishly answered. I start November 3rd 2003. Part
of me is scared and part of me is so excited. I can remember daydreaming about
how it would be like (and if it would ever happen) when and if I got hired. You
helped remove the "if" and helped me replace it with "when"
I would receive the offer. It is better than winning the lottery! On behalf of
all the people that supported me through this long, emotional rollercoaster... Hi Captain, Hello Capt, After ten years of testing I finally got an offer. The oral was the one thing holding me up. After purchasing your tapes, I took your advice & memorized my personal script & made it sound natural to where even I was impressed with it. How do I know the offer wasn’t a coincident? I got 2 job offers the same month after never getting any after 10 years of trying. I now work for Sacramento Fire Dept & love it. I could go on but I'll keep it short................THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Erik W Hi Captain Bob- I had written you a year ago telling you of my acceptance to a full-time midwestern fire department. Well, it's been a year, I'm still here and just passed my probationary period. I just thought I owed you one more thank you for your program and it's fantastic content. I recommend it to many of my friends seeking employment in this AWESOME career. Thanks again friend! -D. Olson Hi Captain Bob, I just wanted to
drop you a note to say thanks. I ordered your Entry Level Program a couple of
years ago. I had been trying to get on with a large city fire Department
for several years, but I never made it past the first oral board. I got on
with a smaller fire department after buying your products, and continued to test
with my dream department. Dear Capt. Bob, Captain Bob, My interview went well, I took the
physical the next day and later in the afternoon while I was driving around in my AMR
ambulance I got the call offering me the career of a lifetime! I really feel as if I
have won the lottery and only after a year and a half of testing. Thanks Captain Bob
for your tape. It was definitely Key in getting the career of my dreams!! Brad I just wanted to
thank everyone over the last couple of months for all the great advise given. I got the
CALL a few days ago and will start my academy late Oct. with 7 other people. As many of
you know this is truly a dream come true. I have been testing for around 9 years, each
time I got a little further. I did use Capt. Bob's program and I feel it pushed me over
the edge......to the badge. 1300 people started the testing early this year and 8 of us
are in the first class. Thank you all for support given. Hi
Captain Bob, thanks for all your wonderful help in helping others obtain the badge. You
can tally up another badge from your program. I have and love every minute of it. I used
your Entry Level Program to be successful in my interview and the process itself. I will
be looking toward your guidance again when the department my family works for tests in the
near future. Thanks again for all your good work. Jeff I was working for
CDF and testing without success everywhere I could. Everything
became clearer when I got your program. Three
months later I nailed my badge with ALCO. Tom You and Rob helped me get my first badge a
few months ago. Now I’m testing for my
home department. Gary Capt Bob.... to all of you who are trying
to get into the fire service try Capt. Bob's system...I wasn't sure of it at first, and I
figured how hard can the interview really be. Well after wasting my time and the
interviewers time I finally got the system, and 2 interviews later got my job. SO try
it...well worth it. Good luck. all I can say now is thanks a lot. I got my
badge after using your techniques in my interviews. I was so close on a lot of interviews
but just couldn't get over the hump, but I got the call in early July. So I am enjoying my
new department in the bay area. Great guys, great dept, and great pay...well worth the
investment.... thanks again Capt. bob. Dear CAPT Rob: Your emphasis on being prepared ahead of time has never been more true. I found that after preparing for each step in the hiring process, I could just feel the accomplishment walking out of that interview room. The feeling that I had nailed it was so exciting. For those candidates that think just because they are in the service as a volunteer or EMT, gives them the knowledge and preparedness is just plain ignorant. I was both a volunteer firefighter and EMT several years ago, and would not have known the skills and nuggets needed to get that edge and advantage through each step without your products, especially the CD/Video information on the oral board. Along with a private coaching session from
your son Rob, and all the information through your website and products, I am completely
honored to tell you that I will be starting the academy for the Virginia Beach FD on
august 1, 2003. I made it all the way through on the first try. I have found that being prepared for each
phase made the actual test parts easy. The hardest part of this whole process was the
waiting process to find out if I was to move on! Over 700 people applied for this position
and only 27 were hired. I am one of them thanks to you and Rob! This feeling of
accomplishment feels like it will last a lifetime, it's an amazing feeling. It doesn't
matter where you are from, what part of the country you're in, how old or tall, or fit you
are, without these tools you have provided I'd still be a phone man in NY. Now I'm
achieved my dream job and proud to say I'll be a firefighter in beautiful Virginia Beach.
Thank you. Tim Capt. Bob, I am very excited about having a job Dear Capt. Bob, I would like to use this opportunity to say thank you for the help I received from you and your son Rob. I was hired in by a great department about ten minutes outside of Sacramento, CA. The funny thing is as I am getting to know my Company and others in my department and almost all of them have used either your tapes or had one on one interviews with you. It just goes to show that your program really works. I love my career and thank you for giving me the opportunity to succeed and fulfill my dream as a firefighter. Thanks, James Demotion Well, I’ve got some bad news. As of
July 24,2003 I've gone from lieutenant back to firefighter. The good news is that I'm now
a career FF'er with a city department. I got the call on Wed. to come in to talk with the
Chiefs. Ohh what a feeling!! I'm a FIREFIGHTER! I start Aug 4 and I can't wait. I like to
give a little credit to Capt Bob even though I didn't subscribe to some of his literature
his post on firehouse forums have been very helpful. To everyone aspiring to be a career
FF'er, don't give up, study and practice hard, and say a prayer every night and soon
you'll be sending a post like this too! I just got back from our local farmers market. A guy walks up with a Lynnwood Washington FD (he was here visiting relatives). He said, “You’re Captain Bob, right?” Yep. Turns out Scott was a fire explorer with our department. He went to Washington state for his degree, met his wife to be, got our program, tested and was hired by a department and recently lateraled to Lynnwood. Here he is beaming with his chest all puffed out and his wife by his side holding their young daughter. Does it get any better? Made my day. A quick story that JUST
happened. A very good friend that worked for a fire department here in North Carolina, had
dreamed of getting hired in California. He subscribed to PFC only 6 months ago and apply
to 2 So. Cal departments in the last 3 months. One was a lateral to a dream department. I
loaned him your book and tape, told him of your web page and tried to give him a little
help where I could. He felt he was reaching for the moon especially at 38 years old. Two
weeks ago he got the call of a life time. Capt. Bob, "TODAY", 6/23/03 is his
first day as a Southern California with this dream department, most in part because he
read, watched your tape and reviewed your web page. Dream Big & Dare to Fail! Capt Bob-
Captain Bob, Captain Bob, I bought your program and used your suggestions and even though I had to put my skills to the test with a few departments before getting hired. I'm glad to be writing this and telling you that I was hired on March 27 with a growing department here in Florida, we currently have 3 stations but are looking to put 3 more in the city within the next 5 years, even though many people look at this department as a stepping stone compared to others in the area, I'm looking forward to getting my career underway. Many thanks! Alan Captain Bob A thousand thanks. You and Rob have my deepest gratitude. I began processing for our cities fire department last august. It was a grueling experience. I am 31 and felt this would be my only chance. I didn't find your web site until after my written exams, which I passed and made the cut mostly due to military preference. I read every article on your web site. I cut and pasted every notable nugget of advice. I studied them and applied your techniques. I found a huge amount information on the site. I passed my physical agility. I was very nervous about the polygraph and spoke with Rob, who calmed me down and gave me great advice after reviewing my history. Both you and your son responded with great advice to several emails. I ordered your special report on physiological exams and felt so empowered during my exams it was a joke. It was like I was in their heads instead of the other way around. I passed all with flying colors. I got my call; today was my last
day in my civilian job. I start academy on March 3rd and am the happiest man on the face
of the earth. Thanks so much and God bless you. John, Springfield,
Ohio Capt. Bob, When I got the call, I immediately drove over to my mothers work. When I walked in she saw the smile on my face and knew why I was there. My mother and the other women in the office started crying. The oral boards have been the most I got a job with SFFD! Thanks for your
help! When I was 10 years old, my father took me to work with him as a captain on the Boston Fire Department. That afternoon we got a call. We rolled out with a lot of other rigs to an apartment fire. I saw my dad get off the rig, direct people for rescue and extinguish the fire. I knew right then that I would not be satisfied until I achieved my badge. Steve This week I was notified of my appointment to the Boston Fire Department. These things have a funny way of working out. I will be better off and have much more opportunity for promotion in years to come. Thanks Capt. Bob
for the help in preparing for my interview, I know it will be of benefit in
years to come. Captain
Robert and son; Rob: I just want to thank you for your coaching help before my chiefs interview. It was amazing the difference it made. I had the chiefs oral at a So Cal Dept. and I got the Job! I start my academy on the 23rd of Dec. I am sooo stoked. I couldn’t have done it without your help and I will recommend everyone I know that wants to be a firefighter to you. Thank you so much, Steve. Capt. Bob I want to thank you for your great internet site. For the last month I have been a frequent visitor. I have looked at it over and over again. Well all the time paid off on Friday. I got the call. I got the badge. My mind set was saying that was on one of your 101 secrets to getting the job and that was, "ride the winning pony" so I did. Thanks again so much. Sincerely Jason Captain Bob, Just wanted to take a few minuets out of my busy
pro-bee day to let you know that I finally nailed that badge!!! After nearly 5 years of trying, I finally succeeded. Just wanted to say that your Video/Audio tape
package gave me the information I needed to “deliver the golden nuggets”. I purchased the package after making many chiefs
orals, but had no success after that. It only took 3 oral interviews after using your
program to finally “get that badge”. So I am very proud and happy to say that I
am in my second month of probation!! Thanks again for having such an awesome program, which I would recommend to anybody looking to be successful in their quest to become Firefighters. Murry Dear Capt Bob, I have been testing for 3-4 years. I have FF1, AS Fire Science, Paramedic, experience and I was tired of getting rejected. Well, I am anxious for the tower to start it will be a tough 19 weeks, but what I have gone through, I know I can do it. If you are in LA around the first week of April, you have my personal invitation to my graduation. It will be April 4th. Captain Bob thanks again, for everything, you have helped me in many ways. Keep doing what you’re doing. You make dreams come true. Thanks Stan Hi Captain Bob and son, I don't have much time but I wanted to let you know that I have been hired and I am presently fighting to keep hold of the brass ring in the another Fire Academy. I am half way through and facing incredible challenges everyday. I am so grateful to both you and your son and to be a part of the best profession on earth. I will send you a more complete testimonial when I have graduated the academy. Right now it is my only focus. This is Dan singing off for now. Thanks Again! Rob, Hey just thought I would let you know that I got
my results back.
I've sent you a couple of letters before, and contacted you in the past for help with
resumes and which path to take to getting my badge. Well, this is the letter I've been
waiting to send you for about 2 years now. This is the letter THANKING YOU FOR
HELPING ME GET MY BADGE!!! I just received my official offer of employment letter
from the City of Oakland as a Firefighter / Paramedic today. Your resume critique,
audio tapes, psyche report, and all aspects of your website made a huge difference in
shortening my learning curve. Being offered a job at 20 years old is rare, and
I firmly believe that had it not been for your help, I wouldn't have my badge today.
Thank you again for everything!!! Bill Thanks for all your help throughout the entire
process. Jim & Jan Hey Capt. Bob, Haven't talked with you for awhile, but I thought I'd fill you in on some interesting stuff. Our dept recently decided to hire two firefighters. My Captain came to me and asked me to help out a candidate that he wanted to see hired. I hooked him up with your audio/video program and had him practice with a tape recorder. He read and absorbed your website and showed up for his ride along with homemade cookies and good work ethic. I coached him for a couple of hours and sent him back to the tape recorder. When he went for his oral interview he nailed it and got hired over a whole bunch of other guys that had tons of certs! And this guy has nothing but his EMT! Kind of cool. Thanks for providing materials that work. Also, I turned another guy onto your program. He ordered the audio/video pack and is signing up for coaching with Rob this week. I know that he'll get the big city badge that he wants sooner because the nugget answers that Rob will help him develop and refine. Hope all is well with you. Look forward to talking with you soon. FireFighter Shane Friends and Family, I wanted you all to know that I finally received a formal job offer. I would like to thank all of you who helped me achieve this goal during the past five years. I would not have been able to do it without your help, support and friendship. I will be starting the fire academy August 30, 2002.
Once again, thank you very much! Sincerely,
Cliff I saw the ad for a fire job in my local paper in
Washington State. I had no fire experience
and classes at age 33. I found your web site on the internet to help me prepare for a
written test. When I was notified that I had
passed, I used your audio/video program to get ready for my first ever oral board. I was surprised to get a call to come to a chiefs
interview. As I was going around to a couple
of stations to gather information, the firefighters asked me how many tests I had taken. When I told them this was my first one, they
groaned they had tested 3,5 and 7 years to get a job. Rob- Their
process is slower than time, hopefully they'll have another interview later this month. The
good news is, this morning I got a call this morning for a fire ps, does this mean I get to count as one of the badges for Capt. Bob???? Reply from Captain Bob: Yes, of course, you join the prestigious family of firefighters. We hereby bestow upon you badge number 2,045 in our program. This position will give you some experience to put on your resume. Often, it’s easier to get a firefighter job if you already have one. Keep us informed on your progress. I'm a good test taker,
very athletic, a people person, but everyone has a weakness. The oral board is what I needed help with in order to get hired. I
found your site and the top 30 questions that may be thrown at you in the
oral board. It was unbelievable when they threw question after question
almost verbatim from your list. It was like they went to your website to use
as a reference. I was completely prepared for all of them and I knew the job Bravo on your badge! You
are badge number 2,044 in our program. What Captain Bob, Promotional:Capt. Bob Just wanted to update you on my promotional process. The list came down two days ago, I am number 1!! The Chief should make his appointment in a few weeks......I have done all I can do now its just wait and see! Thanks again Capt. Bob, I will keep you updated! Jim , MA Capt. Bob: Well Capt for a "6 year guy " was
the intro to every question asked I came out tied 6th on the list out of 88 candidates.
My first ever-formal interview. I beat out a lot of veterans and they
don’t like that. Our chief likes it to be 10yrs or more to get promoted. The list is
out tonight and I know im not gonna get picked on the first round so patience is my friend
right now.... so are tums!! However being now 4th (4 out of 9 that
made it to a interview were 6 year guys we all came in together). funny how
all of us "young guys" toped the list. in retrospect our fire chief made
lt at 4 yrs our dep chief in 5 3 assitant shiefs made lt in betwewn 47 yrs so
they cant go off of time . A good subjuect for you to head on is younger guys making
the grade early in their career, shoot if I studied hard did good on the assessment and
survived the interview why cant other "go to" guys do it. I’m in a
station with 5 companies largest sta in dept (14 engs 7 trks 2 hvy squads
-I’m youngest on one of them - 3 batts 10 rescues) about 500 strong.
lot of admin and job experince there 16 people in the house. well i look forward to
your reply and thank you. You got to love it! The proof is in the list! You are right. We are having great success getting the younger guys in position the first time out. Hey, if the old guys do not prepared and the young stallions are ready to go, this is what happens. Keep me informed. Capt. Bob I got the results of my assessment center yesterday. My mark for the assessment portion was 84%. My overall mark is 82%. I am waiting to see where I fall with my competition. There is only one other guy in the running for a permanent and an acting position. We both have been made Acting Captains and I start tomorrow. Hopefully I will come out on top and get the first badge. Thanks for your help, I will keep you
updated! Jim Entry Level: Hi Rob. I wanted to email you and thank you for all of your help with attaining a career in the fire service. For the past 10 months I have been reading testimonials from people off of www.eatstress.com who had become firefighters and wondered what those people were feeling. I used those same testimonials as motivation and fuel to keep going and keep trying. I now know what those people were feeling and it's indescribable. I am one month into the Academy and absolutely loving it. I know that I have just begun the journey and that the Academy and my probationary period is going to be challenging, but then again nothing worth while in life ever is. I could not have done it without you and your fathers help and guidance. Thank you again. Andy Hey Captain Bob it's Ken again. Well I
got the call on Wednesday get on at another
paid dept. at the time, (which i have got on as a paid part timer on
my off duty days) Anyway. I refered your tapes to a friend of mine that was
trying out for the dept
that I am currently on. This was his 2nd time going thru the
process and I thought your tapes would put him over the edge. Well he called me yesterday...He got the badge. Your course works! Thanks Jeff Thank you so much for this web site. It helped me when I felt Hi, When I was telling my story in the interview as to why I wanted to be a firefighter, the panel did it just like you said. They all stopped writing about the same time, put their pencils down and looked up at me. I was on fire, it was the best feeling to know they were completely caught up in my story. It was like talking with old friends after that. At the end of the interview they were smiling and so was I. It was a great experience. Thanks so much for the help. Thanks again, Gary CAPT. BOB I AM A FIREFIGHTER FOR THE CITY OF ORANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THIS IS JUST A NOTE TO TELL YOU TO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. IT TOOK ME 3.5 YEARS (27 TESTS) TO GET HIRED. I DID NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM UNTIL I WAS HIRED, BUT READING YOUR POSTINGS YOUR INFO IS RIGHT ON. JUST A THOUGHT IF YOU ARE THAT CONCEREND ABOUT PEPOLE GETTING HIRED YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF YOUR ROOKIE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. MIKE Capt. Bob; Hi Bob, Thanks for your help in getting my "Gold"
from the Marinwood Fire Department! Every idea you suggested in your materials on the oral
interview was used by me to get the "Chiefs" job. Here’s how: Number two, I used stories that related to me
personally about the fire service (not a canned answer). Number three, I showed enthusiasm, looked at my
interviewers eyes, and smiled a lot! I thought about the question before answering... Number four, I did lots of research about the
Marinwood Community Service District via the web and friends who were familiar with their
fire department. I went to the firehouse and spoke with the troops...they gave the answers
to questions asked of me during the final interview. I failed many more oral boards than you can imagine,
but passed the final one...my personality matched what the district was looking for in a
new fire chief. I am having fun in my new position and have a group of
individuals who respect me professionally and individually... Sincerely, Chief Bill Long Marinwood Fire Department P.S. Learn as much as one can about ICS and apply to
ALL emergency incidents questions...start with establishing command, naming command, and
assume all the responsibilities of command until your span of control is
exceeded...initiate command staff positions and general staff positions as needed by you
to control and eliminate the emergency situation. Bob Pasadena Police Department Captain Bob’s reply: As Bob found it’s the same skill set for Fire,
Police or any job interview. The proof is in
the badge! Captain Bob, Many will knock you for your services. I see nothing wrong with
helping others achieve their goals and getting a little something in return. It is
what consulting is all about. Thank you for your help. Hi
Dear Captain Bob Hey Rob, I just wanted to write a quick thank you to you and
your pop. About two years ago I got the tapes and had you come out to my station at the
river for personal coaching and since have been hired by a great department in the
peninsula. I am recently off probation and loving life! This job is the greatest thing (next to my family) that has ever
happened to me and was worth all the hard work. The tapes and your coaching gave me
a good foundation to work from to improve my interviewing skills and ultimately got me
hired. Thanks again guys, you truly are helping a lot of people get into the fire
service. Scott. Capt. Bob, I can really relate with the last post you made on the community board dealing with testing. I was very similar to the guy named Dave. I took every test I could in California. I was a paid on call fire fighter, a seasonal for CDF in the summer and a student at CSU Chico trying to get a Bachelors degree. All of the sudden this last year my life changed forever. I took a test for a department just thinking I was doing it for experience. A few months later I got a letter stating I passed and that my oral interview was soon. I took the oral, got a letter a few months later stating that I passed. I was thinking to myself cool!! But I did not hear anything for a while (nearly six months). Then all of the sudden I had a chiefs interview, wow!! Then a physical, psych, background. Nearly a year after the test I had a full time job. This was a test I almost did not take, but I took it any ways for the experience. I am so grateful that I had a great girlfriend that convinced me to take the test. I am half way through probation and looking very good. I am so happy that all of my dreams for my career have started. I tell all of my buddies that want the badge as you say, test, test, test. Some get the idea and have gotten jobs. Some have not. Matt Firefighter Rob I talked to you and got your tape in the mail about 3 yrs ago.
The very next 2 interviews I took I got job offers. I have now been a
fulltime FF-medic for 2 1/2 years down here in So. CA. I can truly see the
difference in my orals before and after. I will be testing for Las Vegas and if I
get an interview will for sure get in touch with you. Thanks again Hey Captain Bob, I am writing from Idaho to thank you for your help.
I have been a volunteer with the cities department for 2 years now and finally got a shot
at a full time position. I went into the hiring process knowing nothing about interviews.
I had taken one before to get on as a volunteer. I knew I The funniest part about the whole thing is a few of my buddies were interviewing for the position as well so I said nothing to them about your program. Come to find out one other guy knew about it as well and had it sent second day about a week before the interview....needless to say he got offered a job as well... You can be sure ill recommend your program to anyone seeking assistance with an oral board.... I can not wait to get on the team...thanks Captain. Jim Dear Captain Bob, Just a quick note to
let you know that I have been on the job for 2 months now and your tapes gave me the
confidence that I needed in the oral boards. Thanks a million, from my whole family! Keith
Just a quick note to thank
Capt. Bob and his son Rob for the awesome tools and coaching that they provide. I just got
word today that I got hired at an awesome department in my home state! I've only been
applying for a fire job for six months and have only tested for one joint recruitment and
have very few certs. But I ordered Capt Bobs audio/video combo pack on preparing for the
interview, I practiced religiously with a tape recorder, I asked Capt Bob a thousand
questions on his toll free number, and I did coaching with Rob the week before my
interview. The end result of all this preparation is that I nailed the interview and got
my badge! I start December 3rd. When I was talking with one of the other recruits, I asked
him what he thought was the main thing that helped him get the job. He asked me, Have you
ever heard of Capt. Bob?! Out of only 5 hires, that makes two of us for sure that followed
Capt. Bobs advice and got the badge!! If you are serious about getting a fire job, Take a
look at his website, www.eatstress.com and call
him at his toll free number that is listed on his site. The information that is provided
is awesome, and it will help you get hired. I'm living proof. After three and a half years of trying to wing it, I finally ordered your tapes (about a year ago). Then last June I finely got the call and I started July 1st of this year. This is a little over due, but I just wanted to say thanks for the info. I talked to the guys on the board after I was hired and was told the "Nuggets" helped a lot. Thanks again! Tom Bravo on getting your badge! Thank you for letting us know. You have proved again this program works. The proof is in the badge! Fire "Captain Bob" www.eatstress.com I would like to thank you for the
great service that you offer. I have been a full time firefighter for a little over a year
but with budget problems and threats to lose my position because of it I decided to try
for a more stable position. Capt bob. I finally did it. Vegas
called Wednesday afternoon for an academy invite Tuesday Oct 2nd at 7: 00 am. It took eleven tests to get to today. The first 4
were without your program. I did not get anywhere. I got this offer because I nailed the
Vegas oral. No doubt about it! if I can ever do anything for you, let me know. i will
spread the www.eatstress.com word. Jim Capt.
Bob!! GUESS WHAT? I got a 4.8 on my first interview and a 4.7 on my second interview. Both of these were out of a possible 5.0. I am so glad I ordered your video it is what got me over the hump I am sure of it. Thanks a million. I was ranked number 7 out of 1100 people that took the test. The first interview 650 people got to take you had to score at least a 4.1 to go to the second interview as I said I scored a 4.8 and on the second a 4.7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After seven years of giving clone answers this year I knocked the dead. I still was being honest but gave them information in a different format Thanks again Ted Hello, Capt Bob- I also submitted my written resignation. Although this is a dream come true, it is still a bit scary, leaving my comfort zone. Through hard work, my wife's support, and the Good Lord, the next 20 years will be great.Your generosity and spirit saved my career. Thank you. Badge #1971, aaron Yet another one of your candidates with a success story. I got the call to start the academy, Labor Day, Sept. 3rd. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight with the rest of us. Karsten It sure is nice not having to test for a badge anymore as well! Capt. Bob's tapes/video's certainly helped me get the few extra "nuggets" that I was missing. Now instead of planning my Saturday's taking a written, I spend them with my family!! Almost nothing counted until I got the badge! In June I tested with the Anchorage Fire Dept. Because of Capt. Bob, Since ordering the video and audio tapes, I was nailing the
interviews. Getting hired over the auxiliaries at there own dept., and with a heck
of a lot less experience. Your tapes and techniques helped me excel pass the other
candidates, I even had one cities Fire Chief personally call me at home to set up a
Chief's oral, ( had to decline, due to the fact that I was Hey Capt. Bob I wanted to say how much your products Captain Bob, The testing
consisted of a written test (165 questions) and an assessment center that consisted of
three separate parts, A coaching and counseling session, A formal interview that included
a tactical problem and a written exercise concerning staffing of a new fire station. After the written
portion I had 10 days to get ready for the assessment center. I did this by using your
video and audio tapes at almost every waking moment. I knew them backward and forwards,
Not only the tapes themselves but the concepts behind them. I also used the
notes and sample questions that came with the training packet. I answered all of the
questions longhand and on the computer in a form that I could study. I also made 3 x 5
cards that I took into the assessment center with just the "Nuggets" written on
them to reinforce the major points. It turned out just
like you said that it would, My answers to the oral questions such as "why do you
want to be a Lieutenant?" were not a suprise. My answers weren't "canned"
or from rote memory. Just like a line in a good movie, they were rehearsed to the point
that it felt natural, I had just enough nervous energy to put an edge on my answers but I
wasn't shooting from the hip. 1924 Front Street Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio 44221 My Chief's interview last Monday was more painless than I anticipated. Your coaching tips were greatly appreciated. It was extremely helpful for me to have your verbal reinforcement to augment all the written material from the website and audio/video. Thank for the phone calls. Those nuggets worked well. The pulling out the job announcement and saying this job was written for me was it! Overall, I believe the interview was simply to get to know me, having only asked six or seven questions. Mostly the board concerned themselves with my demeanor, possible interaction with volunteers, my intentions, and my personal life. Although there is no residency requirement, they asked if I was going to move closer, which my wife had discussed and would like to. The Chief brought up the pay and benefits. Although I felt a bit odd discussing them, he wanted to know if the pay was enough. The only word I said was, "Yes." I didn't want to get soap operay. Inside I was thinking, they are great! They also hammered away on the rural aspect of the job. The Good Lord works in ways I seldom understand, yet I understand why I have been working in a rural area! I truly enjoy the rural fire/ems job over the suburbs or the big city stuff. I have always thought I would have to ride "on the box" for many years at a big city before being able to ride backwards. It did not excite me. Then, at the end of the interview, they confirmed my references were available for contact. One of my references just moved and I did not have his new address with me, so I faxed it back to them the next morning. By that afternoon, they had called all my references. I'm patiently waiting. I'm not really worried, as I have been in the past. I feel a comfortable peace about the situation. There are still one or two small personal dilemmas presenting themselves to me and my wife, but we've decided to let them go, as they always work themselves out. I simply just screw them up. That is how good God is. Anyway, independent of the results, I wish to thank you for your true "love of the game" to help a snotty nosed rookie like me obtain my life's dream. Your genuine interest in me and my family has lifted my spirits and re-inflated a life preserver under me, floating me back to the top, and reminding me, "Hope is the anchor of the soul." I feel I am a better person for finally overcoming the obstacle that has been in front of me for so long. Patience may be a virtue, dogged determination can keep one in the game, but wisdom overcomes all. Thank you, aaron dean
Captain Bob,
In my many years of pursuing this career I have listened to If anyone is even contemplating purchasing your products andyour coaching, I guarantee it, your products along with very hard work equals a badge. And now that I have the badge, Every penny, ounce of hard work, and countless hours, days, weeks,
months, and years of preparation are definitely worth it. Thanks for all the help,
advice, and even follow-ups.
Today in the mail
I received some of the best news of my 18-year fire career. In that mail was a letter from
the Civil Service Commission that stated I was the #1 candidate in the promotional testing
for the position of Fire Lieutenant. Better
yet, I was number one by 3 full points! The testing
consisted of a written test (165 questions) and an assessment center that consisted of
three separate parts, A coaching and counseling session, A formal interview that included
a tactical problem and a written exercise concerning staffing of a new fire station. Since there was
only one position open for immediate promotion, I knew I had to smoke the assessment
center portion to "lock in" my badge. After the written
portion I had 10 days to get ready for the assessment center. I did this by using your
"Promotional" video and audio tape program at almost every waking moment. I knew
them backward and forwards, not only the tapes themselves but the concepts behind them. I also used the
notes and sample questions that came with the training packet. I answered all of the
questions longhand and on the computer in a form that I could study. I also made 3 x 5
cards that I took into the assessment center with just the "Nuggets" written on
them to reinforce the major points. It turned out just
like you said that it would, my answers to the oral questions such as "why do you
want to be a Lieutenant?" were not a surprise. My answers weren't "canned"
or from rote memory. Just like a line in a good movie, they were rehearsed to the point
that it felt natural, I had just enough nervous energy to put an edge on my answers but I
wasn't shooting from the hip. Cuyahoga Falls
Fire Department Hi Captain Bob- Just wanted to let you know that I recently got the badge and couldn't have done it without your help. I am in week two of my 5 week academy and am absolutely loving it. Every day I practically have to pinch myself to be sure it is real. I used to go into the oral boards trying to wing it. It took me 3 years to figure out that wasn't working. Then I bought your tapes. They were worth every penny. My scores instantly shot up and I got chiefs orals on every test I took. I also bought your psychological exam packet and used every bit of info on your website. Just wanted to let you know that you were a tremendous help to me and I thank you for all of the info you made available to me. Thank you, Scott Well
after five years and 24 test I finally got the call I have been waiting for. I got the job
of my dreams. I can not even begain to express what this is like. I can finally move on
with my life. For the last 5 to 6 years every bit of my time outside of work has been
consumed with tring to get this job. I have missed family events and weddings to go take
test. I quit a good paying job to take one that payed about half as much, so I could have
more time to go school and to test. I have charged up my credit cards to travel around and
take every test I could. I have broken plans so many times with my girlfriend, it is
amazing she still with me. It has not been easy by any means. I have gotten a lot of help
and support from family and friends and for that I am so thankful. But their is one Person
I can not even begain to thank, and that person is Capt. Bob. With out his help I would
not be writing this long e-mail. Capt Bob shows you the tools to make your dream come
true. He is willing to help you with any stage of the testing process. For me the biggest
help was the private coaching for the oral board. What a difference it made. Getting the
job is a game and Capt. Bob helps you to learn how to play the game! For those of you who
are critical of Capt. Bob, Know this. I would not have this job with out the help of Capt.
Bob. MY only regrete is that I did not call him sooner! So if you feel stuck and that you
may never get this job, check out his web site. See what he is all about. It's not about
the money. The little bit of money I spent was so worth it. What do you have to lose? Thanks
Capt. Bob and thanks to your son Rob as well. I am forever grateful to you both. "Dan"
Here's
another: Dear
Captain Bob: I'm writing you this letter to thankyou for all you have done for me in preparing for my successful attempt at becoming a career firefighter. I have been involved in the fire service for over 12 years, as a volunteer, in that time I have made many unsuccessful attempts at promoting to career firefighter. Since I purchased your video and cassett combo pack I now understand the lack of judgement and prepardness I had going into my previous attempts of becoming a career firefighter, you have shed new light into the oral board philosophy, you helped me prepare an awesome script and find a comfort level that I had never experienced before at oral boards. This
prepardness has finally placed me on the next list for hire of career firefighters at my
department, in fact, I placed #1 on two lists, Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic and Internal
Recruitment Firefighter. I just can't thankyou enough for the "nuggets" in
preparing for my orals and even though I was not able to take advantage of a private
coaching sessions I felt your presence in my presentation during my successful completion
of the oral board process. In fact, I have been widely requested to give advice to the
current career firefighters of the department in their attempts to promote to Captain, and
have requested they visit your web site to find out how to be successful from the
"Master" himself. Thanks again! I finally will get my badge and I will always
remember the person that helped me get there. Firefighter/Paramedic J.T. Still more: Captain
Bob: I would just like to thank you
for providing me with some tips on the interview process. My dream
finally came true...I was offered a spot in the academy for a local fire
department on the east coast. Thank you again. John Captain
Bob; Thom here, I got the call yesterday from San Jose Fire, it hit me like a ton of bricks, the
Captain called me on my cell phone while I was standing in line at Radio Shack
buying camcorder tapes to tape my kids. The clerk behind the counter couldn't
understand why I was dancing around the store, I think he called security
and thought there was a 5150 in the store. I called my wife, she started
to cry in between congratulations and my kids can't stop smiling with
pride. I bought your tapes, videos and pamphlet regarding the psychological
test and consulted your website often. Thanks so much for your help, my
dream has come true. TR Capt. Bob, I am a current 5 year Firefighter with Bullhead City Fire Department on the Colorado River across from Laughlin NV. I ordered your Audio/Video Psych and book a couple of weeks ago. I feel they are all a wealth of knowledge. I am going to a Chief's oral Next week for Henderson Fire for a FF/Paramedic Position in Nevada. I just want to thank you for giving me the tools and helping me recognize some mistakes I have made with testing in the past. I have not tested much since getting hired with Bullhead, but reading your materials has enlighted me to feel much more confident going through the process. I have passed your information to other firefighter's and they all feel the same. Keep up the good work! Alot of people really appreciate your efforts! I will let you know how it goes, and would really enjoy talking with you or meeting you sometime. John Capt
Bob, Hi again, my
name is Chuck Adams, you first helped me when I was in Medic school and was testing for
Carlsbad. I'm the guy from Burlington, VT who came out here intending to
work for San Diego City. I once called you asking you about testing for a
Department even though you know it's not the place you really want to spend
your career, you called it prostituting yourself! Anyway, I got the job
in Carlsbad and successfully got the Beep out of Calexico, CA. More recently I turned a friend
that I worked with in the Burlington FD onto your promotional program.
His name is Rob Mullen and he said he credits his success on his recent
promotional exam to you. I am constantly still turning many others to your
web-site. Now I am
writing to again pay my respects and thank you for such an awesome program. Because of me
following your advice I was able to do well enough to get hired in San Diego
City... at last. This is the department that I set out to work for when I
returned to California from Burlington, VT. A million thanks Capt Bob for
all that your program did for me. It was a major component to me attaining
my most desired goal. I feel so happy to have been hired that it all seems
like a day dream, until Monday the 29th of Jan, the first day of the
academy. Thanks, I hope that we may cross paths at
some point so I may thank you in person. Take Care and Best Wishes
to you and your family. Chuck Adams! PS You may recall assisting
another guy from Carlsbad that got hired in SD City, Baryic Hunter. I turned him
onto your program also. He had tested in SD many times and this time
nailed it!
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Author: dream job
Subject: thanks Captain BOB,ROB
I would like to take the oppturnity to thank captain bob and his son rob for all
of there help in my pursuit of my dream job I finally got it in early jan. It was
so
worth all the pain and suffering trying to get the job I was in tears when I got
the
call that I was hired for all of you out there keep trying it will happen if you
want
it bad enough and I would encourage you to call Captain BOB and his son Rob
I
owe alot to them without them I would not have my job. Test everywhere you
can you may go broke in the process but it will be worth it in the end. Thanks
again to Captain bob and rob.
Capt.
Bob, I followed
your suggestion and ordered your video and tapes. They are everything you promised. I was able
to follow many of your strategies for my oral interview, and as a direct
result, I have been placed on the 'A' hiring list for OCFA. I owe this placement
to you and your tapes! Up until I viewed them, I wasn't
sure what I was doing wrong. I just knew I was bombing out on my interviews.
Now I realize I was giving them clone answers thinking that was what they
wanted to hear. (The worst was last summer when I interviewed with Las
Vegas, the oral board kept saying they wanted me to give them more. I
didn't have a clue as to what they wanted. After I saw your tapes, I knew what
I was telling them had nothing to do with me as a person, and they wanted to
get to know me.) Your tapes showed me how to personalize my interview.
Immediately I felt like I was no longer in a fog, but I had awareness to the
interview process. Thank you very, very much! OCFA says they expect to hire
everyone from the 'A' list over then next 2 years. However, they are still going
to meet to prioritize the names. I am planning on adding letters of
recommendation to my file. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks again for everything you do.
Scott Callahan Dear Captain Bob Just wanted to drop you a
few lines to thank you for the free advice on your web page. I first found your site
about a year ago when I was awaiting my fourth interview with my
fourth department, and the advice your site gave me helped alot, I exited my
interview number eight out of aprox. 120 and last week I got my call !!! I
begin employment with Decatur Fire and Rescue, Decatur Alabama Tuesday
January 2, 2001. And it feels great and it makes all the stress and all the
trying of the last five years great. Thanks for the help!!! Sinceraly, Chris Phillips Absolutely nothing counts
'til you have the badge. Nothing! Hello Captain Bob! I hope your doing well
and are having better weather than us here in Chicago (too much snow and bitter cold)!! I
just wanted to let you know that I received a letter from one of the police depts. a
couple of days ago. This was regarding the results of my polygraph and psychological
exams. I have participated in oral interviews before, but this was my first opportunity to
undergo a poly and psych. I was not exactly sure of what to expect. However, I did
purchase your psychological report back last summer and I am so glad that I was able to
review it before attending. Here is the latest.... The letter informed me that I had
passed both phases. I was excited and relieved. This past week one of the detectives
called me to inform me that they will be coming over next week for a home visit. If all
goes well, the final phases involve the oral interview and the medical exam. I had to meet with a couple
of their investigators at the station a couple of weeks ago, where I spoke with one of the
sergeants. He stated that as long as I passed my poly, psych, and the background
investigation, "it appears as though you've got a job because you are at the top of
the list". I was so grateful to hear that. During the past year of testing, I have
been fortunate enough to make a few lists, but I have never been at the top. I know that I
owe a great deal of this to your advice and assistance. Well, its not finalized yet and
yes, I do have more work that lies ahead of me. However, I just wanted to share my
enthusiasm about even being able to have had the opportunity to come this far. Thank you
for providing me with the imperative skills and insight needed to follow through in an
efficient manner during these various phases. I have always enjoyed
reading up on your fellow candidate's success stories. Two of my shorter term goals
involve, yes receiving a badge, but also writing back to you some day as one of your
humble "students" with news that I achieved that badge due to the educating of a
great "professor"!! I will keep in touch!! Thank You!! Take Care!! Marie Capt. Bob, I followed your suggestion and ordered your video and tapes. They are everything you promised. I was able to follow many of your strategies for my oral interview, and as a direct result, I have been placed on the 'A' hiring list for OCFA. I owe this placement to you and your tapes! Up until I viewed them, I wasn't sure what I was doing wrong. I just knew I was bombing out on my interviews. Now I realize I was giving them clone answers thinking that was what they wanted to hear. (The worst was last summer when I interviewed with Las Vegas, the oral board kept saying they wanted me to give them more. I didn't have a clue as to what they wanted. After I saw your tapes, I knew what I was telling them had nothing to do with me as a person, and they wanted to get to know me.) Your tapes showed me how to personalize my interview. Immediately I felt like I was no longer in a fog, but I had awareness to the interview process. Thank you very, very much! OCFA says they expect to hire everyone from the 'A' list over then next 2 years. However, they are still going to meet to prioritize the names. I am planning on adding letters of recommendation to my file. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks again for everything you do. Scott Dear: Capt. Bob, My name is Keith
Bowen, and here is my story. A little more than two years ago, I ordered
the oral exam package. Shortly there after I had an offer for my dream
job. I had many dissapointing finishes along my journey. Then I used the
nuggets, and finally I broke the cycle of clone answers. I finished third
on my very next firefighter test, and was hired within three weeks. I
would like to thank you for making my dreams come true! I just had my
second year anniversary. Time flies when your having fun! I will be eligible
for my first promotional exam in three more years. I want to be prepared
when that opportunity arrives. I am taking all the trainging I can get.
What else can I do to create promotional nuggets for myself? What
should I order from your promotional package? I have the book " fire
up your comm. skills". Thank you, Keith Bowen I am in the running for the position
of FF/PM with the City of Vallejo. I went through your sons seminars and
wanted a little boost before I ride that wave to the shores of Vallejo, (and
hope I'm not caught by a shark on the way there). This is my first Chiefs
interview and there are going to be four on the panel. They are doing this very
fast, Oct. 25 is my interview. They may hire eight, and I want to be in that
eight of course. They took the raw score of my written which was
98/120, 81% (not to good but OK) and it was used as 60%, then my interview
100.33% (can't get much better) and this was 40% total. I was ranked 22 over all,
not bad for my first interview after my seminar. I am very happy with my
self and the money I spent doing it, and if it doesn't get me this job, there
are better ones out there. So, I was looking for a little booster shot to
KO the butterflies (which are good to have some) and help me role into
this interview and kick butt. A few years ago I was introduced to your program. At that time I purchased the video and audio tape series. I watched and listened to it numerous time and utilized the tools that you taught me. I purchased a tape recorder, listen to myself numerous times and review with friends and family as an audience, to help me prepare for my oral boards. I practiced over and over again. I rehearsed constantly until I got my script down. I even had your son come over to my house, twice for private coaching. While I was doing this I took tests in Virginia, North Carolina, Idaho, Washington, Colorado and California (my home state). I was the true "Energizer Bunny". My goal was to land a job by my birthday October 1, 2000. I received a call from the Larkspur Fire Chief on September 26, 2000 (Larkspur, CA). I rode that winning pony all the way to the finish line!!! What a birthday present! When I went to the oral board for Larkspur, I thought to myself "this is a twenty minute interview for a twenty year career". Thanks for you motivating program, I got the badge! Sincerely, Steven Date: October 05, 2000 01:13 PM
Author: texas wanna be (f3scuba@aol.com)
Subject: Captain
Bob Bashing
Well, here is my
account. Before I received captain Bob tapes I took oral
board after oral board. I thought it was everyone else but
me. I never thought for a moment I was doing something
wrong. I have more certs then I can list so why won't a
department want me. Well, when I received the tapes I found
out hard and fast. 30 days after I got the tapes I had an oral
with a department and not only did I ace the board I found
out afterwards the only bad score I got was one point were I
did something the Capt. warned about not doing. Dumb Me.
If your knew to this then all I can say is that it is very
important to listen to everyone and then make up your own
mind what's best for you. Captain Bob does not give you the
answers to the board he just steers you in the right direction.
Much like your captain will do when you get hired. Not to
get the tapes and listen to see what you can get out of them
shows me a lack of willingness to go the lengths needed to
get a job. You don't have to agree with everything, but I can
say my score went up and I mean up. I'm first on the list and
in the back ground stages now. I hope to be posting I got a
badge on here next week and I have one person to thank.
Captain Bob Dear Captain. I owe you more then a thank you.
When I get my badge I know I couldn't have done it without
your help. I'm grateful to know that there was another
firefighter out there wanting to help thank you from the
bottom of my heart. Last If anyone thinks for a moment that
the small amount of money the Capt. charges is a lot. Well,
all I can say is I spent a lot more on classes I didn't need and
if I had known 2 years ago about this I would have taken it
then. I wish you all the best luck and hope that everyone gets
a badge
be safe
Jon Date: October 05, 2000 09:59 PM
Author: BB
Subject: thanks
I just faxed Capt. Bob this morning thanking him for his help.
In just a phone session and him reviewing my resume, he
helped me out extreamly. I fact, I have a Chiefs oral
tomorrow and he just helped me out a lot.
As for the dorks bashing him, I will wave to them as I drive
by on big red. Capt Bob I just wanted to thank you again for
your help. I passed my psych test for Escondido Fire Dept. It was just
like you said. They were looking for consistency in my answers and trying
to give me a chance to shoot myself in the foot. From your report, I knew
not to take the bait!! I begin on B or C shift at the end of the month as a
permanent EMT with the possibility to promote to firefighter. Your
products are very helpful and I have already told some of my friends about what
you have to offer. Thanks again Capt Bob Timothy Harward Thanks for you help. I already went
by and thanked Rob for the informal coaching and answering of my
questions when I spoke to him on the phone and at work. Today I finished the second day of
the San Mateo County Joint recruit academy. I was hired by Menlo Park.
I can't believe they are paying me to jog. Unreal. After Chief Ciucci from
Daly City talked to us at opening ceremonies I felt proud to be there.
Chris DeMeo who was previously coached by you was also hired by SSFFD and
is my roomate. I
will certainly recommend your program to people who ask me and you know they will. After all, Don't we all
become "instant experts" once we get hired? Just kidding thanks from both
of us. Randy
Kelly badge # ? Capt. Bob I received the call on September 29,
2000, approximately a year after I ordered your tapes. I was offered a
position with Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. I cannot begin to tell you how much
your advice (NUGGETS) helped me. I listen to my very first tape recordings and
boy did I sound bad! With practice like you suggested and the help of my
wife who is getting the biggest bunch of flowers I got the job. Thank you,
Thank you, Thank you. I hope someday I can give other fire
fighter hopefuls a little of the kind of help you have given me. Once again THANK YOU!
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