Do you consider yourself a patient person? How do you increase your patience level in challenging situations?

Interviewers want to hire Fire Investigators who are patient and can remain calm in challenging situations. Focus on letting the interviewer know that you are patient and professional and can increase your patience level during difficult times

Fire Investigators must be patient when dealing with the public and other agencies. Avoid not answering both parts of the question or saying that you are an impatient person. Be sure to explain how you remain patient during difficult situations and increase your patience level when needed.

"I do consider myself a patient person. I would rate myself an eight out of ten for patience because I certainly have room to grow, but I do have a very long fuse. If I need a boost of patience in a challenging situation, I will take a step away, count to 10, and then return to the situation. I recently read a book, 'The Power of Patience' by M.J. Ryan, which also gave me some excellent new methods for coping with stress."