MockQuestions

Firefighter Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Firefighter interview, here are 35 interview questions and answer examples.

Firefighter was updated by on January 12th, 2022. Learn more here.

Question 1 of 35

This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?

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.

Next Question

35 Firefighter Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Firefighter interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Direct

    1. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?

  • Direct

    2. Our department performs random drug testing on all employees twice a year or if they are involved in an accident. Do you have an issue with submitting to drug tests when asked?

  • Direct

    3. We require all Firefighters to have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR certificate. Are you currently certified as a BLS Healthcare Provider?

  • Direct

    4. Our department requires a pre-employment criminal background check. Is there anything from your background that would give us reason not to hire you?

  • Direct

    5. What can you tell me about our fire department's ALS program?

  • Direct

    6. Would you be willing to raise money outside of work for the fire department?

  • Direct

    7. Knowing the area you serve is very important. Would you inspect newly constructed buildings (to learn the layout), on your own time?

  • Education

    8. Tell me a little bit about your Firefighter training.

  • Experience

    9. How have you prepared yourself to remain calm and react effectively at emergency scenes?

  • General

    10. What are your personal hobbies?

  • General

    11. What is your greatest strength as a Firefighter?

  • General

    12. What can you contribute to this fire department?

  • General

    13. Where do you see yourself in five years with this department?

  • General

    14. In what area could you improve as a Firefighter?

  • General

    15. Why did you want to become a Firefighter?

  • General

    16. Why do you want to work for this city's fire department?

  • General

    17. Besides the risk of death, what do you consider the least appealing part of being a Firefighter?

  • General

    18. Have you, or anyone you know, lost their home in a fire?

  • General

    19. What is the most important trait a Firefighter must possess?

  • General

    20. What have you done to prepare for a career in the fire service?

  • General

    21. What makes a great Firefighter?

  • General

    22. What makes you passionate about being a Firefighter?

  • Operational

    23. Being a Firefighter is more than just facing risks; you have to be cautious and smart. Do you consider yourself to be cautious and smart when dealing with intense situations?

  • Scenario

    24. If you saw a coworker taking advantage of the fire department, stealing, etc., what would you do?

  • Scenario

    25. How would you handle a citizen that criticized the fire department to you?

  • Scenario

    26. If you are asked to perform a task that you are unfamiliar with, how do you respond?

  • Scenario

    27. Two company officers give you conflicting orders on the scene of a structure fire. How would you respond?

  • Scenario

    28. What would you do if you witnessed a coworker treating another coworker poorly?

  • Situational

    29. What was the biggest mistake you made at your previous employment? What did you learn from it?

  • Situational

    30. How do you resolve a conflict with a coworker or supervisor?

  • Teamwork

    31. What type of person would you find most difficult to work with?

  • Teamwork

    32. Do you consider yourself a team player?

  • Teamwork

    33. How well do you get along with other people?

  • Teamwork

    34. Do you enjoy working with other people?

  • Technical

    35. Besides fire, what risks are there when fighting a fully involved residential structure fire?