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Since 100% of your score in obtaining a firefighter badge is in the oral
board, what are you missing that's keeping you from gaining that badge?
Estimated reading time 2-5 minutes for any segment!
June 1, 2006
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In This Issue
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1. Quick Presentation Skills Tip
2. Entry Level Skills Tip
3. Robs Corner
4. Promotional Level Skills Tip
(Entry level should read this too)
5. New Badges
6. Humor
7. Resource Websites for Candidates
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1. Quick Presentation Skills Tip
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Often, oral boards run late. You get there a little early and now it’s
been over an hour. You have dry mouth; sweaty palms and you haven’t
even gone in yet.
For dry mouth, carry a little bottle of Bianca mouth drops. They will
loosen up your salivary glands and keep the juices flowing. When it
looks like your getting ready to go in, deliver a few drops on your
tongue.
As you stand up when your name is called, run your open hands down the
back of your pants to dry them off. This will give you a dry handshake
for the board.
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2. Entry Level Skills Tip
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Oral Board Times?
Dear Captain Bob;
I am approaching my oral interview soon. Where I am applying, they
allow you, the candidate to select which day you would like to take your
oral interview (provided that day is not already spoken for). Would you
recommend an earlier oral interview date, or a date later in the
process? I'm assuming earlier, but I'd like to hear your opinion on
this matter. Thanks very much for your time. Best Wishes, Matt
Reply: If you're prepared it should not matter when your interview is
scheduled.
Ideally the second or third day in the morning before lunch is more in
your favor. The panel has seen and heard the "Clones" and the three
major food groups, caffeine, sugar and fat are on board and working.
It's the best time to WOW the panel.
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3. Robs Corner
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Which Path?
In our last four academies we have hired 39 medics and 12 firefighters.
The reason was that my department was changing over to having a medic at
each station. We are down about 25-30 people right now. We probably
won’t hire all medics, because medics aren’t the people who are retiring
and we don’t need everybody to be a medic, and they cost 10% more.
But when I asked around to find out which of those 51 people had
gotten a degree, nobody knew. Because, at least with my department, it
isn’t a requirement in the hiring process. Of course it counts for
something, just like being an Eagle scout, or having experience on an
ambulance of fire job, but it isn’t even mentioned on the job
announcements.
I don’t think there will be the same mass hiring of medics in the
future as there has been, because most of the departments that are or
were changing over have. But there are still far fewer people competing
for those jobs than for the F/F-EMT spots.
If two people had 5 years to prepare for a job, and went different
routes, who do you think would have the better chance at getting hired?
Person one graduates, gets his F/F1 and starts to volunteer with the
local fire department. He gets his EMT and then starts working on the
ambulance. While doing that he works on finishing his fire technology
stuff. After six months he is accepted into medic school, and works for
two years as a medic and volunteering with his department. The last
year he applies for and is accepted to do one year of CDF seasonal
firefighting. He has been taking every test he qualified for since he
got his F/F1
Person number two graduates and goes to a top-notch four-year
college, he is a smart guy he does very well in sports and classes.
After four years he is one of the few that can graduate on time, most
take five years now, but he took summer classes. After he returns home,
he gets his F/F1 and EMT in one year, because he is a smart guy and
knows how to learn.
So here we are on test day, both our guys are sitting in their
suits waiting for their turn in the hot seat to ask for a career. The
first guy can go in and can show he meets the requirements F/F1 and EMT.
He can talk about having experience as a firefighter for four years, and
seeing millions of acres of fire with CDF. He can talk about working as
an EMT, then medic for a few years. He has taken enough tests so that
this isn’t new to him, and he can deliver all of this in a calm
comfortable manner.
Guy number two is going in for one of his first tests. He has
taken tests since he got his F/F1 but there have only been two. He
tells them he has his F/F1 and EMT, will have all of his fire technology
classes done in six months, but he also has a B/A in something.
Which guy would you want to be? Who has the better chance? It’s
pretty simple, really it is.
Where ever you might be stuck in the hiring process from the written or
video testing, physical agility CPAT, oral interview, psych interview,
background, polygraph, or medical, you can find new powerful information
on Captain Rob’s new web site here: www.myfireinterview.com
CAPTAIN ROB (Thank you)
NRTC@SONIC.NET
http://www.myfireinerview.com
For more on entry level coaching visit
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4. Promotional Level Skills Tip
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Study Material
Capt, what is the secret to studying those NFPA manuals? ( NFPA 1500
NFPA 1021 NFPA haz mat )
Reply: Getting the study guides that go along with those manuals. Many
tests are put together with questions that are word for word right out
of those study guides.
You can check on these study guides at the Alabama Fire College Book
Store
http://www.alabamafirecollege.org/davispubs.htm
Resumes
Part of getting a promotional position is convincing the panel you can
do the job before you get it. That you have been there. Done that.
Got the ball cap, T-shirt and played the game. I can’t tell you how
many times I receive a resume for review from a promotional candidate
that does not include their acting time as an officer. The most recent
left off six years acting time. Wouldn’t it look better if your resume
started off with:
Captain Sacramento Fire (acting) 1997-2002
Captain Bob
I would like to let you know that I listened to your Promotional CD
several
times before my test. I think the new underwear and socks worked. I also
had me my class A jacket cleaned and shirt starched. I walked in there
feeling very good and positive.
I studied a lot and had a good amount of knowledge of what they
were expecting.
Anyway I placed number 4 on me first Captains exam. Should have a badge
by August.
Thanks Jim Martinez
Alameda County Fire
Capt. Bob -
The results came back from our Captains test. I studied with another
member using the package I purchased from you.
We both did extremely well; he finished 4th and I finished 11th. Since
the
number 1 finisher was up for promotion already off the old list he has
been
promoted; scooting us up 1 spot. Thanks again for the great information
on how to repair the backhoe syndrome. I have been taking the Captains
exam for the past 12 years (6 tests) and could never finish better than
28th!! So being number 11 (or number 10) is like Christmas all over
again.
Respectfully,
Jerry Charlberg
Alameda County Fire Department
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5. New Badges
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Capt Bob and Capt. Rob,
Add 1 more to the list!!!! I am in the process of moving from the west
coast to the east coast for a great fire department. I had been testing
since 2001, but discovered your product in Dec. 2004 and things started
to happen. I tested all over the country: Montana, Texas, Wisconsin,
Iowa, Virginia, South Dakota, Nevada to name a few. I was getting so
close going to several chiefs interviews and not getting a call. Did
the coaching which helped dial me in. Rob said that all the stars would
align and on my 29th birthday they called to offer me the job!!!! Wow,
what a feeling they couldn't have picked a better day. Thank you both
for all the support. The tape recorder is huge and your script!! All
of my friends didn't understand about the tape recorder. I guess they
didn't want it bad enough. To all of you out there if you want the job
you have to want it so bad, there will be sacrifices made, I invested
$15,000 on plane tickets, hotels, rental cars and now traveling across
country. Strained relationships with friends and my parents. But the
day the call came everything has changed. The biggest thing on the DVD
and CD was the motivation. Capt Bob asks "How bad do you want it?" You
have to want it more than 98% of the other candidates out there. Every
test I took I went in with that attitude!! Thank you again for the
service you guys provide many of is out there would not realize our
dream without your guidance and products. Take Care, Matt -Virginia
Hey Capt. Bob,
Just wanted to let you know that I bought your Gold package a while back
and used your system and found my own "nuggets" and got the call this
morning I am scheduled for my psyche and background and get my official
conditional job offer next week for the City of Las Vegas. I am very
excited because everybody always told me that nobody gets a job offer
their first time testing. I can officially say that this was the first
time I have ever tested for firefighter anywhere and I used your system
and I did it. I can’t thank you enough. Your system really helps. I
used a tape recorder until I thought the buttons were going to fall off
and even though the questions were not the same I had enough practice
that I was able to shoot from the hip and ride that winning pony to the
finish line. Once again thank you so much I am a true believer in
"Nuggets"
Thanks Riley
Capt. Bob, I just wanted to thank you for your interviewing materials
and answers to questions that I have emailed you along the way on my job
quest. All the hard work paid off as I achieved my goal with an
awesome northwest department last January. I just finished the academy
and have begun the "on the job" training. This really is the best job
in the world. I'm having a blast!! Your materials definitely helped me
organize my thoughts for the all important interview process. Thanks
again. Jason
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6. Humor
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Tips from the Redneck Book of Manners
1. Never take a beer to a job interview.
2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
3. It's considered poor taste to take a cooler to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it >> > >
is still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to the funeral home.
***DINING OUT ***
1. If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your
fingers covering the label.
2. Avoid throwing bones and food scraps on the floor as the restaurant
may not have dogs.
***ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME ***
1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared >> > >
by a taxidermist.
2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table no matter how good >> > >
his manners are.
***PERSONAL HYGIENE ***
1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be
done in private using one's OWN truck keys.
2. Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several >> > >
days. however, if you live alone, deodorant is just a waste of money.
3. Dirt and grease under the fingernails is a social no-no, as >> > >
they tend to detract from a woman's jewelry and alter the taste of
finger foods.
***DATING (Outside the Family) ***
1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
2. Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to
go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall two >> > >
years ago."
3. Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. >> > >
Some will say 10:00 PM; others might say "Monday." If the latter is the
answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.
4. Always have a positive comment about your date's appearance, such as,
"ya sure don't sweat much for a fat broad."
***WEDDINGS ***
1. Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with a cummerbund
and a clean bowling shirt can create too sporty an appearance.
4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special
occasion.
5. It is not appropriate to tell the groom how good his wife is >> > >
in the
sack.
***DRIVING ETIQUETTE ***
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; even if the gun >> > >
is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires
always has the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. When sending your wife down the road with a gas can, it is impolite
to ask her to bring back beer.
5. Never relieve yourself from a moving vehicle, especially when
driving.
6. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.
***TWO REASONS WHY IT IS HARD TO SOLVE A REDNECK MURDER***
1. All the DNA is the same.
2. There are no dental records.
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