Fire Investigator Mock Interview
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Question 8 of 30
Being a Fire Investigator can be a stressful career. How do you handle stress on the job?
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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 are someone who can handle stress on the job. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to handle pressure in the workplace and techniques you use to minimize job stressors.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Focus on letting the interviewer know you understand how to decompress away from work so you are ready to mentally handle the pressures of your job. When members of the fire service understand the stress factor of their job and have healthy ways to relieve stress, they are less apt to burn out or become sick or injured due to stress.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
You want to avoid saying you do not handle stress well. If you cannot deal with the stressors of the job, the interviewer will determine you may not be a good fit for the agency.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I understand this job is stressful, and I am prepared for that. If I feel overly stressed, I will discuss this with my supervisor. In addition, I eat a healthy, balanced diet, exercise, and spend time with my family on my days off. Taking care of myself mentally and physically prepares me to handle stressful situations with ease."
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