Firefighter Mock Interview
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Question 35 of 35
This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
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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 will often ask this question at the end of the interview to ensure all of your questions are answered. They want to see if you have questions about the position, their department, or your job duties if hired. It is best to ask a question or two to show that you are eager to know all you can about the job.
Ask questions that were not answered when researching the department. After reviewing what you have learned about the position, your job duties, and the department, you can determine what questions you still have. Some examples of good questions to ask include asking the interviewer what they like most about the department, the work schedule, what training is provided, and when they would like to fill the position.
It is also recommended to thank the interviewer for asking this question before asking your questions. After they have answered your questions, it is best to thank the interviewer for their time. Thanking the interviewer shows respect and will earn you points. If there is more than one interviewer, be sure to thank all of them for their time.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Avoid saying you do not have any questions. Interviewers expect to answer questions, and it shows them you are excited to learn all you can about the department and the job position. You should also avoid asking questions easily found by researching the department. For example, you should not ask how many fire stations they have, how many employees, or the service area they cover. If you ask questions like that, it shows you were not diligent in your research.
You should also avoid asking about the pay, benefits, amount of sick leave, or how vacation time is accrued. Human Resources will answer those questions when they offer you the job and are often listed on the job announcement. If you ask these questions, it shows the interviewer you might be interested in the Firefighter position for the wrong reasons. If they think you want to be a Firefighter for monetary reasons, they might question your integrity and pass you over for another candidate.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I do; thank you for asking. After this interview, what is the next step, and when might I expect to hear back from you?"
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Thank you for asking this question. I do have one question for you. I did not see anything in the job announcement that talked about training. If hired, would I go through a fire academy?"
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I do have some questions for you. 1: I had seen your department provides scheduled training, and I was wondering what types of training will we be performing. 2: In regards to the training program, I was wondering if there is any extra training we can take for more certifications? 3: Could you tell me what you like about the fire department, as well as the town/city? 4: For firefighters who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional trauma, does the department provide any services to help manage these issues?
Amanda's Feedback
Having a question or two ready to ask shows the interviewer that you're engaged with the conversation, and eager to learn more. You've done a good job asking questions that show you're sincerely interested in the role and are open-ended (can't be answered with a simple "yes" or "no").
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I do have two questions for you. Does the fire department encourage their firefighters to further their education through courses offered at the fire academy? What community outreach programs does the fire department participate in?
Amanda's Feedback
It's a good idea to have a question or two ready because it shows the interviewer that you're engaged with the process and sincerely interested in the role. You've done a great job asking pertinent questions that can't be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" or by looking at the department's website. These questions also show that you place a high value on continued education and community outreach, which are key components of being a good firefighter.
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