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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to determine if you have additional skills to benefit your company if hired. Their care facility may have patients who speak foreign languages, and the interviewer wants to see if you speak any fluently to serve them better.
Mention any foreign languages you speak fluently. If you are not fluent in any other language, tell the interviewer about any classes you have taken and how you would rate your skills. For example, if you had two years of Spanish in high school and can speak a little conversational Spanish, explain that in your response. Be sure to let the interviewer know you are open to taking foreign language speaking classes to improve your skills, showing your dedication to the profession.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I do not speak any foreign languages. However, I will be happy to take a foreign language course if it is required for the position."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I am fluent in American Sign Language as my mother is deaf. I also speak conversational Spanish, but I would not consider myself fluent. I took two years of Spanish in high school and have traveled extensively to Latin countries. I have always been able to understand the language and make myself understood, but I am interested in improving my skills."
No, I do not speak any other languages. When I have a non-english speaking patient, I utilize resources such as the language line.
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