Columbus, OH 2011

**TL678** · 04-18-2011, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by djm7881

I just checked and I am scheduled for the foam and pct as well, I have yet to receive an email.

I just took the time to read the test info lol. It says the Exam,foam and pct doesn't have to be given in order. I guess ill be standing by for more details.

**djm7881** · 04-18-2011, 09:57 PM

Just went back and read that, I wonder when they are going to send emails?

**flightdream** · 04-18-2011, 10:26 PM

Strange... Im scheduled for FOAM and PCT as well (5/21)... but if you review their timeline, it looks like they weren't originally planning to have the FOAM/PCT until August (phase III)

**Scooter88** · 04-19-2011, 09:54 AM

On mine I am scheduled for the multiple choice exam at 1pm on 5/21.
But no dates/times for the other phases.

strange.

**ritchey555** · 04-19-2011, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Scooter88

On mine I am scheduled for the multiple choice exam at 1pm on 5/21.
But no dates/times for the other phases.

strange.

I am scheduled for the multiple choice test as well (and not the FOAM or PCT).

5/19 1:00pm

**bbell1977** · 04-19-2011, 10:27 AM

Hey guys- I have had no response from Columbus but yesterday I got a exam prep letter in the mail from Don McLain Fire school for the exam but no date time etc. Has anyone got any notice?

Thanks.

**ritchey555** · 04-19-2011, 10:52 AM

Originally Posted by bbell1977

Hey guys- I have had no response from Columbus but yesterday I got a exam prep letter in the mail from Don McLain Fire school for the exam but no date time etc. Has anyone got any notice?

Thanks.

You're going to want to log onto the Columbus.gov website and login. There you can check your application status that will probably say you are scheduled for this or that. From the looks of what the other guys/gals and myself saw, we have not been contacted yet...there has just been an update in our accounts on the website.

**flightdream** · 04-19-2011, 11:02 AM

Looked today, and its been changed from FOAM/PCT to Written on 5/21 at 1P.

**OHFirestopper** · 04-19-2011, 11:12 AM

They're not gonna schedule you for the pct or foam until you pass the multiple choice exam.........

**galice** · 04-19-2011, 11:23 AM

stupid question... what's the FOAM?

**flightdream** · 04-19-2011, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by OHFirestopper

They're not gonna schedule you for the pct or foam until you pass the multiple choice exam.........

I think that's what threw a bunch of us - when we logged in, it had us scheduled for FOAM/PCT and not written. It looks like they corrected that this morning though (or at least on my account).

FOAM - Firefighter Oral Assessment Mechanism. From the study guide
"The oral exam is a video-based test that examines a candidate’s problem sensing and resolution skills and interpersonal relations skills. This exam is not intended to test fire policies or procedures. A series of scenarios or situations will be presented in which you will be expected to respond as a firefighter."

**bbell1977** · 04-19-2011, 02:19 PM

Question for you guys and I may have missed it in a previous thread but does Columbus give points/preference for veterans and Columbus residents? I am neither of these and wondering about this before I make travel arrangements.

**zack_kcaz** · 04-19-2011, 02:23 PM

Your scheduled date and time for multiple-choice portion of the exam is:

05/12/2011 8:00:00 AM

Nice!!! If I didn't read this forum, I probably wouldn't have checked the status in time

Pretty damn excited!!!

**zack_kcaz** · 04-19-2011, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by bbell1977

Question for you guys and I may have missed it in a previous thread but does Columbus give points/preference for veterans and Columbus residents? I am neither of these and wondering about this before I make travel arrangements.

columbus.gov:
Passing scores from Phase III will determine the candidate's banded placement on the eligible list along with any approved Veteran's Preference Credit.(5 and 10)

https://csc.columbus.gov/pages/unifo..._FactSheet.pdf

**jeffrobombero** · 04-19-2011, 02:36 PM

The first two exams are pass/fail. Just pass them.
The FOAM is where the beans and bacon are. You have to do well on that to score high enough to get the PHQ. I was in the 80 band (I think specifically 86). I just got my appointment letter yesterday; I am in the June academy. (I got 0 bonus points for anything).

Good luck to all.

**ritchey555** · 04-19-2011, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by zack_kcaz

Nice!!! If I didn't read this forum, I probably wouldn't have checked the status in time

I thought the same thing, but they actually just sent out the Admission Notice emails confirming your testing time/date/location.

Good luck!

**Phiman252** · 04-19-2011, 02:53 PM

Is anyone from New Jersey heading out there?

**bbell1977** · 04-19-2011, 03:37 PM

Question for you guys and I may have missed it in a previous thread but does Columbus give points/preference for veterans and Columbus residents? I am neither of these and wondering about this before I make travel arrangements.

**Desire4theJob** · 04-19-2011, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Phiman252

Is anyone from New Jersey heading out there?

I'm renting a car and heading out from Brooklyn.

I just looked online and they have me scheduled for 5/14 at 1PM.

**bbell1977** · 04-19-2011, 04:05 PM

Heading out from Boston.

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