Richardson Fire Department interview ???

[Torinoman]

Its hard to say how far along I am. I passed the written and physical tests and now have an panel interview on Friday. I've never been this far before.

[0 GT 2]

My buddy was interviewing for a fire fighter job and he said he kept getting the same answer at different departments. When they gave him grief about getting it wrong at the first place he changed his answer to what they wanted when the second place asked it, but it was wrong there. This went on and on for a while and apparently each department has a different answer that they want for the same question.

The question was: If you're in the victim's bedroom after a call and you see your partner take some jewelery off the victim's nightstand and put it in their pocket what would you do?

[stinginstang]

My buddy was interviewing for a fire fighter job and he said he kept getting the same answer at different departments. When they gave him grief about getting it wrong at the first place he changed his answer to what they wanted when the second place asked it, but it was wrong there. This went on and on for a while and apparently each department has a different answer that they want for the same question.

The question was: If you're in the victim's bedroom after a call and you see your partner take some jewelery off the victim's nightstand and put it in their pocket what would you do?

you turn them in. I wouldnt want to work somewhere that expected any less.

[GE]

My buddy was interviewing for a fire fighter job and he said he kept getting the same answer at different departments. When they gave him grief about getting it wrong at the first place he changed his answer to what they wanted when the second place asked it, but it was wrong there. This went on and on for a while and apparently each department has a different answer that they want for the same question.

The question was: If you're in the victim's bedroom after a call and you see your partner take some jewelery off the victim's nightstand and put it in their pocket what would you do?

How can someone get this question wrong? Keep in mind on some oral review board questions, they're not always looking for a right/wrong answer. They want consistency in any previous questions/answers. Like I said, you gotta be squared away in this stuff and be prepared. Think about these kinds of questions and have an answer, stand by your convictions. They don't want to have someone change their answer back and forth, i.e. being influenced by what the panel says. The panel is there to screw with your mind and you can't let them do that.

[0 GT 2]

How can someone get this question wrong? Keep in mind on some oral review board questions, they're not always looking for a right/wrong answer. They want consistency in any previous questions/answers. Like I said, you gotta be squared away in this stuff and be prepared. Think about these kinds of questions and have an answer, stand by your convictions. They don't want to have someone change their answer back and forth, i.e. being influenced by what the panel says. The panel is there to screw with your mind and you can't let them do that.

Some departments were looking for someone who wanted the department to have a good reputation and would immediately report that to their supervisors while other ones were looking for a good team member, or someone who would address the fireman directly and tell them to correct the issue without the involvement of higher ups.

[01yz2nv]

Some departments were looking for someone who wanted the department to have a good reputation and would immediately report that to their supervisors while other ones were looking for a good team member, or someone who would address the fireman directly and tell them to correct the issue without the involvement of higher ups.

This- usually there are captain, chiefs, and regular firefighters on the panel. You need to give an answer that will make all groups happy.

How I would answer would be- I would talk directly to the firefighter convincing him to put it back. I would tell him I realize times can be tough and if he needs a loan or anything he can come to me rather than resort to stealing. Our career is too important to throw away over this. If he did not return the item I would pull the captain aside away from the scene and tell the officer what you had seen.

[GE]

This- usually there are captain, chiefs, and regular firefighters on the panel. You need to give an answer that will make all groups happy.

How I would answer would be- I would talk directly to the firefighter convincing him to put it back. I would tell him I realize times can be tough and if he needs a loan or anything he can come to me rather than resort to stealing. Our career is too important to throw away over this. If he did not return the item I would pull the captain aside away from the scene and tell the officer what you had seen.

I get that. The point though is that no matter *what* answer you give, the review board is there to throw you a curveball to see how you take it. If you falter and start to drastically change your thought process and how you'd handle the situation, you're SOL.

[OldGuysRule]

I get that. The point though is that no matter *what* answer you give, the review board is there to throw you a curveball to see how you take it. If you falter and start to drastically change your thought process and how you'd handle the situation, you're SOL.

This.

The answer will always be wrong. Your reaction and your response from being told you are wrong is what they are looking for.

[Torinoman]

great advice and a great heads up about the thieving partner question.

what else guys? keep it coming. I've got until friday