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Title: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Camp on February 28, 2009, 09:29:53 PM

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!

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Mikekoz13 on March 01, 2009, 02:06:16 PM

Good luck Camp! Are you still wearing that bad-ass Mohawk?

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Paul on March 01, 2009, 03:50:57 PM

Good going Camp.  Hang in there.  I am sure you did well.  One down and how many more tests to go?

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: 20, bald, and loving it on March 01, 2009, 10:20:16 PM

Good luck man

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Camp on March 10, 2009, 07:06:43 PM

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...

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Camp on August 16, 2009, 07:12:11 PM

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.

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: BaldBear on August 16, 2009, 07:35:56 PM

DAMN, great job! If my house is on fire...I want YOU!

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: bubbadave3 on August 16, 2009, 08:14:34 PM

Best of luck to ya, and pls keep us posted, ok?

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Antimidas on August 16, 2009, 09:37:59 PM

Awesome job!  Congratulations!   O0  I will drink one in your honor.   dr!#k

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: Tom McGarry. on August 17, 2009, 08:30:07 AM

GREAT NEWS!!!!

Keep us posted and good luck!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: tomgallagher on August 17, 2009, 08:55:50 AM

Good job dude. Good luck with the rest.

Title: Re: 1st firefighter test today
Post by: xnewyawka on August 19, 2009, 12:36:08 PM

That's great Camp, good luck!    O0