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Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center [Hardcover]

Anthony Kastros (Author)
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August 15, 2006 1593700776 978-1593700775
This book identifies the key knowledge, skills and abilities required for success in the assessment center promotional process. Assessment centers are widely used by fire departments throughout the country. Unfortunately, many candidates fail to prepare for the test by failing to prepare for the position they seek. Whether aspiring to be a Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief or above, this book gives the reader the tools to establish a personal plan for success in the test and in the position.



This book is written in a humorous, matter-of-fact style that makes it easy to understand and retain. The reader is taught to truly prepare for the position and make the mental paradigm shift from test candidate to incumbent officer, which is a very unique and effective method.



The book provides the reader with the tools needed to create his/her own plan for success. A personal self-assessment helps the aspiring officer evaluate his/her current status and leadership style. This baseline provides the foundation to get the reader asking questions about real-world scenarios that are mimicked in the testing arena.



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* Gain a better understanding of what an assessment center is



* Contains test exercises, sample problems, rating criteria, scoring sheets, assessor selection and common pitfalls



*Learn the 27 knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAÂ’s) spanning the 3 dimensions of leadership, management and emergency scene operations



*Gain an in-depth understanding of how to develop their KSAs to succeed in the test and the position

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About the Author

Anthony (Andoni) Kastros is a 19-year veteran of the fire service. He is a Battalion Chief with Sacramento Metro Fire District, and founder of Firefighter Inspiration Readiness and Education (FIRE). Through FIRE, he has coached hundreds of firefighters on assessment centers, interviews, and promotional techniques. He teaches leadership/team building for fire departments throughout California, and Fire Management at the community college level. He is a California State Certified instructor for Incident Command, Rapid Intervention Tactics, Driver/Operator, and Confined Space Rescue. He is a USAR Logistics Team Manager with Sacramento Task Force 7, deploying to New York on 9/11. He has spent 4 years with a Type 1 Incident Management Team, and developed Metro FireÂ’s Rescue Company program. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Human Resource Management, an Associate of Science degree in Fire Technology, and is a certified Fire Officer for California.



Anthony makes his home in El Dorado Hills, California with his wife, Cynthia and their daughter, Sophia.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 300 pages
  • Publisher: Fire Engineering Books & Videos (August 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1593700776
  • ISBN-13: 978-1593700775
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Mastering the Fire Service Assessment Center, March 16, 2007
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This is a well laid out and easy to read preperatory manual for assessment centers. And, it worked!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This text is a plan that works !, December 22, 2007
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Greg A. Rohde (Diamond Springs, Ca USA) - See all my reviews
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Unlike some of todays Fire Service, Chief Kastros understands leadership. This text clearly outlines a plan to test successfully and more importantly to be a successful leader after promotion. I speak from personal experience. Andoni has been instrumental in my career. If you are testing..you need this book.

Greg A.Rohde
Fire Captain

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4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT ASSET TO FIRE LIBRARY, March 29, 2007
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THIS BOOK HELPED ME WITH SOME KEY POINTS IN MY ASSESSEMENT FOR FIRE CAPTAIN. THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MOST PEOPLE DON'T THINK ABOUT, ARE ASSESSED AT YOUR INTERVIEW.. THIS BOOK IS A WINNER IN MY BOOK >LA CITY
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