Hey everyone! I recently took the opportunity to do a station visit with Clovis Fire and wanted to share how it went, along with a list of topics a captain shared with me that you can expect as questions in almost any interview. (If you'd rather skip the story and just grab the questions, the list is at the bottom) How the Visit Went: - Don't bail if no one's home: I arrived about 10 minutes early, but ended up waiting around 20 minutes because the entire station was out on a call. If you ring the doorbell and get no answer, just hang tight and wait for them to arrive. Also, don't ring the door bell too often, I did that at a previous station and got an earful, I'd say wait about 2-4 minutes per ring. - Dress right and bring food: I went in full formal gear, slacks, white button-up, and polished shoes and grabbed a pack of giant cinnamon rolls from a local mom-and-pop spot. - Do your homework first: Since I’m not from the area, I brought up what I already knew about the city and station culture. I asked them to check if my info was right and to fill in the blanks on things you can't find online. - Be Vulnerable & Get Reps: I was honest and expressed that I was nervous and that this was my first interview. I asked if they would be willing to drill me with some questions and give me feedback. That conversation led to one of the captains giving me a solid goldmine of advice. Key Interview Topics to Master According to the captain, you should be ready to speak on these core topics for almost any department interview: - Who are you? (Your background, character, and story) - Best decision you've ever made - Worst decision you've ever made - Conflict and resolution - Most physically demanding experience - A time your integrity was questioned - A time your honesty was questioned - Why are you here? (Why this job, why this city, why this department) - What motivates you? - What do you know about the department you're applying to? - Your work ethic

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Sorry for being out of breath, guys! Had to film this one and get it done. I cut out all the dead space to save you guys some time. I know some of you have your physical agility tests coming up in the next couple weeks, so here’s a little shuttle prep workout to give a go! 3 ROUNDS | 25 FT SHUTTLES 🔥 Round 1: 10 shuttles, down to a push-up at each end, 10 seconds rest between reps. Rest 1 minute after the round. 🔥 Round 2: 10 shuttles, same movements, 5 seconds rest between reps. Rest 1 minute. 🔥 Round 3: 10 shuttles, NO REST! Push at 90–95% effort. KEY FOCUS POINTS: - Get your foot on the line and explode out. - Drive through the ground with every change of direction. - Coordinate your arm swing with your lower body. - Maintain proper body positioning and forward focus. - Don’t let fatigue break your posture or cause you to stand upright. That creates more braking and wasted energy. The goal is to be explosive, efficient, and controlled even when you’re smoked. When it’s time to go, you don’t have time to think. You just have to MOVE. Also, let me know how you guys do! From what I’ve heard, the physical agility test is pass or fail, but your written test score is what determines your ranking band. Here’s what I’m hearing so far: - 90% or higher: Likely Band 1 or 2 (A or B) - 80–89%: Likely Band 3 or 4 (C or D) Keep in mind, this is just what I’ve heard and hasn’t been officially confirmed. Your actual placement will depend on the department’s scoring and ranking process. And if you guys move on to the next phase, reach out to me! I have a family connection within the department through my cousin, and I’d be happy to reach out and see if we can coordinate a ride-along or station visit. Great opportunity to get familiar with the department, meet some of the crews, ask questions, and better prepare yourself for what’s ahead. Let me know how you guys do, keep putting in the work, and OWN YOUR SHIFT! 🔥💪

took my biddle again today. what got me was the stairs, I really slowed down the second time going up the stairs. i finished at 9:37 and i know i should not only focus on the test but the career. ive taken it so many times and passed it a small handful of times. im tired of not consistently passing and want some help I really don't have accountablity or even know what to rely on when it comes to workouts. I just want to be better all around.

I’m Dylan I’m 17 and I really need someone to keep me accountable for getting in shape for volunteer firefighting. I’m already accepted in and I need to get fit.