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1st firefighter test today
by
Camp
on 28 Feb, 2009 21:29
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So guys, today I took my first firefighter test for a job at a nearby city. Today was the written portion of the exam--it was 100 multiple choice questions.
370 people showed up to test for the 8 positions open.
The top 55 candidates will be selected to move on from the written exam to the physical exam.
If you pass the physical, you will be interviewed.
I think that the test went pretty well--and I'll find out by Monday if I passed!
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#1
by
Mikekoz13
on 01 Mar, 2009 14:06
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Good luck Camp! Are you still wearing that bad-ass Mohawk?
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#2
by
Paul
on 01 Mar, 2009 15:50
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Good going Camp. Hang in there. I am sure you did well. One down and how many more tests to go?
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#3
by
20, bald, and loving it
on 01 Mar, 2009 22:20
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Good luck man
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#4
by
Camp
on 10 Mar, 2009 19:06
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blaaaargh
I got my test results. I didn't make it to the second phase of testing.
Oh well--not a big deal. It was my first time testing for a city, so I'm not too surprised that I didn't pass. There will be more tests in the future...
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#5
by
Camp
on 16 Aug, 2009 19:12
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Took my second test a few weeks ago. I passed the written test and moved on to the physical test.
I didn't think I was going to make it to my physical test because I was out on tour fighting fires. As luck would have it, my crew rolled into town the day of the physical exam. I left base a bit early and barely made it in time to my physical test. I showed up having not shaved for 13 days, not showered for 6, and in my wildland firefighter gear. I ended up doing the physical portion of the test in my Whites boots instead of my running shoes because I didn't have them with me.
The test was a timed test--pass/fail. Each candidate had 15 minutes to complete the test. Exhausted after 13 days of work (each consisting of a 16 hour work shift), I completed the physical test in 9:11!
I am moving on to the interview process in a week or so. Wish me luck.
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#6
by
BaldBear
on 16 Aug, 2009 19:35
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DAMN, great job! If my house is on fire...I want YOU!
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#7
by
bubbadave3
on 16 Aug, 2009 20:14
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Best of luck to ya, and pls keep us posted, ok?
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#8
by
Antimidas
on 16 Aug, 2009 21:37
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Awesome job! Congratulations!
I will drink one in your honor.
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#9
by
Tom McGarry.
on 17 Aug, 2009 08:30
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GREAT NEWS!!!!
Keep us posted and good luck!!!!!!!!!
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#10
by
tomgallagher
on 17 Aug, 2009 08:55
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Good job dude. Good luck with the rest.
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#11
by
xnewyawka
on 19 Aug, 2009 12:36
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That's great Camp, good luck!