Firefighter Interview Questions
Go Back1. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
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?
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?
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?
5. What can you tell me about our fire department's ALS program?
6. Would you be willing to raise money outside of work for the fire department?
7. Knowing the area you serve is very important. Would you inspect newly constructed buildings (to learn the layout), on your own time?
8. Tell me a little bit about your Firefighter training.
9. How have you prepared yourself to remain calm and react effectively at emergency scenes?
10. What are your personal hobbies?
11. What is your greatest strength as a Firefighter?
12. What can you contribute to this fire department?
13. Where do you see yourself in five years with this department?
14. In what area could you improve as a Firefighter?
15. Why did you want to become a Firefighter?
16. Why do you want to work for this city's fire department?
17. Besides the risk of death, what do you consider the least appealing part of being a Firefighter?
18. Have you, or anyone you know, lost their home in a fire?
19. What is the most important trait a Firefighter must possess?
20. What have you done to prepare for a career in the fire service?
21. What makes a great Firefighter?
22. What makes you passionate about being a Firefighter?
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?
24. If you saw a coworker taking advantage of the fire department, stealing, etc., what would you do?
25. How would you handle a citizen that criticized the fire department to you?
26. If you are asked to perform a task that you are unfamiliar with, how do you respond?
27. Two company officers give you conflicting orders on the scene of a structure fire. How would you respond?
28. What would you do if you witnessed a coworker treating another coworker poorly?
29. What was the biggest mistake you made at your previous employment? What did you learn from it?
30. How do you resolve a conflict with a coworker or supervisor?
31. What type of person would you find most difficult to work with?
32. Do you consider yourself a team player?
33. How well do you get along with other people?
34. Do you enjoy working with other people?
35. Besides fire, what risks are there when fighting a fully involved residential structure fire?