Basic Oral Board Questions
Here is a sample of some of the "types of questions you may see on an oral board.
1. Tell us about yourself.
2. Why do you want to be a firefighter? When did you decide on this career?
3. What is the job of a firefighter? Are you qualified?
4. What have you done to prepare for this position?
5. What are you bringing to the job?
6. Why do you want to work for this city or agency?
7. What do you know about this city or agency?
8. What do you like to do? What are your hobbies?
9. What are your strengths? Weaknesses?
10. What would your employer say about you?
11. What are the attributes of a firefighter? What is the most important one to you?
How would you handle the following scenarios?
12. Drinking or drugs on the job?
13. Stealing on the job?
14. Conflict with another employee?
15. Irate citizen?
