Hardest Fire Fighting Instructor Interview Preparation Guide

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Most modern smoke detectors will chirp to alert you the batteries are low, you should replace the batteries and test your smoke detector. Smoke detectors can be purchased at any hardware or large commercial department store.

We recommend you change the batteries in your smoke detectors every 6 months, an easy way to remember is to change batteries when you reset your clock for daylight savings time.

The laws set forth by your local fire department and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) protect you by making sure that all fire related systems are tested at regular intervals to insure proper operation of that system.

Fire Engines and Ladder Trucks are supported by taxpayer revenues and there is no charge for these pieces of equipment.

The fire sprinkler system is constantly charged with water under pressure, which holds the fire sprinkler valve in the closed position. When a fire sprinkler head is activated water instantly flows on to the fire.

A wet fire sprinkler system is commonly installed in areas where the ambient temperature is above 32 degrees F.

Training is provided by Davenport Fire Department. We can assist you in organizing and conducting an orderly evacuation, and evaluating results with management of the facility. To schedule a Fire Drill contact DFD Fire Prevention Bureau.

Simply list your skills and work competencies that you think will best fit the position. You can talk about your strengths in relation to the job opening and can also talk a little about your career goals.

Used where a frost risk may arise, the dry fire sprinkler system is constantly charged with compressed air, which holds the fire sprinkler valve in closed position. When a fire sprinkler head is activated, the air pressure is lost, the valve opens and water flows into the system and on to the fire.

A dry fire sprinkler system is commonly installed in areas where the ambient temperature is at or below 32 degrees F.

You will need to get out of the house and then call 9-1-1 for the Fire Department from outside of the house or from a neighbor's house. The use of a phone could cause the gas to ignite if you called from inside the house.

Yes, citizens can request to ride along on a fire engine. For more information contact the Training and Education Division at 444-2185. Contact Human Resources for further information regarding the entry process for DFD.

No, city ordinance prohibits outside burning leaves within the city limits.

Firefighters are very concerned about running over firehoses because the hose can be damaged and any firefighter at the end of a nozzle will have the water interrupted and possibly cause injuries or death. Any hose that is driven over without protection has to be taken out of service and tested.

If you follow our "Burn / No Burn" policy, you can have a recreational fire in your backyard.

Because the crews work a 24-hour shift, they must eat their lunch and dinner at the station. At times firefighters all eat the same meal, as a group. The crews pay for their food out of their own pockets. So, after the equipment is checked and the housework completed, one of the fire trucks will then make a quick trip to the grocery store to purchase the food for the shift. All crews remain in service to respond to calls during this time.

A combination of an electrical/mechanical detection system, charged with compressed air, sprinkler pipes are only filled with water upon electrical detection to avoid accidental water damage.

A pre-action fire sprinkler system is commonly installed in high-risk areas such as data processing facilities or cold storage warehouses.

Firefighting is a dangerous job that doesn't automatically ensure great pay, so it's only natural that the panel will question your motivations. For best results, John suggests writing down the factors that prompted your interest in firefighting. Well-prepared candidates can demonstrate enthusiasm for the job without lapsing into cliches. For example, John mentions his desire to be part of a team dedicated to solving problems in the community. It's important to show the panel how you fit its profile of a firefighter.

Firefighters work 24-hour shifts, because unlike police, firefighters cannot go out and perform training, inspections etc. during the nighttime. It would take more firefighters to cover 8 hour shifts. Firefighters at Davenport work a 56 hour work week and the 24 hour shift allows this. This type of schedule is the most cost-effective work schedule to provide fire protection and is the most common.

Be a little tricky while answering this question because this question gives a clearer picture about you to the interviewer. When this question is asked, instead of giving direct answer, you can give a range, or it is much better to ask a few questions before giving answers.

Ask the employer about the range they would prefer to offer for this position. Some interview panels will let you know the salary figures they are going to offer whereas some others won’t do it. Once they give you an idea about the remuneration offered, express your expectation in a wide range.

☛ What gives you the most satisfaction during free/vacation time?
☛ Why is there a gap in your resume/CV?
☛ Who is your role model and why?
☛ What major challenges and problems did you face?
☛ What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
☛ What would your ideal career position be?
☛ What skills do you bring to us and how can you put them to work?

☛ Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
☛ How did you handle meeting a tight deadline?
☛ How do you let subordinates know what you expect of them?
☛ How do you see your job relating to the overall goals?
☛ How do you react if you find that someone you work with does not like you?
☛ How do you go about setting goals with subordinates?
☛ What do you think is the greatest challenge facing Instructor Fire Fighting today?

☛ How long have you been engaged in your job search?
☛ Who is your role model and why?
☛ Describe your ideal picture of success.
☛ What specific skills acquired or used in previous jobs related to this position?
☛ Why did you choose your university and what factors influenced your choice?
☛ What do you look for in a job?
☛ How would you define good customer service?

☛ What contributions have you made to a group project?
☛ What suggestions do you have for our organization?
☛ Describe the best supervisor you've ever had.
☛ Describe the last time that you undertook a project that demanded a lot of initiative.
☛ What kinds of decisions are most difficult for you?
☛ Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
☛ How would you evaluate me as an interviewer?

☛ What is the highest-level job one can hold in this career?
☛ What is the most recent skill you have learned that related to Instructor Fire Fighting?
☛ Describe a situation in which you had to collect information.
☛ What do you see yourself doing within the first days as Instructor Fire Fighting?
☛ What is your usual role in a team?
☛ What did you like least about your last job?
☛ What was your major disappointment?

☛ How will you judge yourself successful? How will you achieve success?
☛ On holiday, what do you miss most about your work?
☛ What do you do to help those unfamiliar with technology understand it better?
☛ How many promotions did you receive at your last or present company?
☛ How do you spend your day?
☛ What led you to choose your field of major study?
☛ What were your major responsibilities at your last job?

An interview panel has two basic rationales for asking this question. First, it's important to determine whether an applicant has given much thought to his career progression. Second, an interviewer wants confirmation that you're a good long-term fit with the department. The ideal answer will focus on a specific career goal, and how you might achieve it. The How To Become A Firefighter In USA website recommends saying something like, "In the next five years I would like to see myself having developed an expertise in fire and rescue. I want to stand out from my peers and demonstrate my passion for my work. I also hope to be promoted so that I may serve as an example for others.” Failure to respond, or take the question seriously, will count against you.