Firefighter Oral Exam Study Guide (Paperback)

by Arthur R. Couvillon (Author) "The purpose of an ORAL INTERVIEW is to evaluate each candidates personal qualification, training, experience, attitude, personal attributes and any intangibles involved that usually outline..." (more)
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Review
"Fire Fighter candidates preparing for their Oral Interview should not go into the interview without first reading this book!" -- Firehouse Magazine

"This book completely prepared me for my Oral Interview." -- Firefighter candidate

Product Description
Eight chapters of information designed to,prepare all Firefighter candidates for the "Oral"portion of the entrance level Firefighter exam. There are over 400 questions with suggested responses. The book covers: oral interview preparation, job knowledge, general knowledge, and situation questions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Information Guides; 2 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093832960X
• ISBN-13: 978-0938329602
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #334,053 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good start,

By	JeffTheFireMedic (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

I am a firefighter/paramedic and used this book to help me prepare for my interview last year. The book is somewhat choppy and has some repetitive questions.... but overall its a great starting point for those of us who dont naturally shine in interviews. Like what was previously said, dont mouth the given answers verbatim, but they do a good job of helping you understand the "power words and phrases" that interviewers want to hear. Use the suggested answers to form your own creative responses. Oh... and, wear a suit and tie to the interview, wait to be asked to take a seat, shake all hands while looking them in the eye before and after the interview, and try your best to remember names. Also - when answering questions, focus your attention mostly on the person who asked, but dont forget to look at the other members as well. There's my two cents... obviously it worked. Im a paid guy now. Good luck!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, July 30, 2002

By A Customer

I would disagree with the review that said you would sound like a clone. Though the book is not perfect it does have something to offer. Of course the answers should not be memorized verbatim. However, if just by reading the book, you are presented with some questions that you had not anticipated you will be one step ahead of the other applicants. This book is not the key to getting the job but it is a good resource that should not be passed up.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time. . ., January 9, 2002

By A Customer

In preparing for my latest oral exam I thought that this book couldn't hurt. While it didn't hurt, it certainly didn't help. The first part of the book goes over what to expect during the process, methods used and such. If you are far enough in the testing to get to the oral interview than you are already familiar with the process (or you should be). As for the rest of the book's questions and proposed answers, if you want to sound like a clone then get this book but, in my opinion, it won't help you pass the test in the near future if you pay too close attention.

Be original, be confident, and be honest if you are taking the oral. There, all you need to know and I won't charge you a cent.