Philadelphia 2011

[dbask]

Does anyone know when the study guides are going to be issued

[Stogie81]

Does anyone know when the study guides are going to be issued

The posting says the test is Nov 19th and that the guides will be issued 4 to 6 weeks prior. So, anywhere between the 8th and 22nd.

[Stogie81]

Scratch that it is available RIGHT NOW!

[SleepyHollow]

Scratch that it is available RIGHT NOW!

where at dude?

[FWDbuff]

Scratch that it is available RIGHT NOW!

Oh yes do tell....where can we view the coloring books at????

[Stogie81]

You have to log in to the phila.gov website click on your applications and you will see the guide and the practice test.

[rescue_1]

It's on the HR page if you view your completed application.
It's like reading a Fire 1 textbook compressed into 100 pages

[roadrunner09]

copy and paste for those of us who didn't apply/can't see it.

It's too damn long to do that here. If you wanna shoot me your email, I can try and send it to you.

[Stogie81]

copy and paste for those of us who didn't apply/can't see it.

It is also available at the library if you are so inclined.

[csvt18]

Recieved my email for the study guide.. Question, whats the mini academy? Havent been following this thread everyday, so maybe it was answered..

[bigandy]

Is the test definitely scheduled for November 19th? I have the Bridgeport Fire Department test that same exact day, and I don't know which one I'll take now if this is the case.

Anyone know if Philly is giving one test date, or multiple ones?

[csvt18]

There isn't one in Philly. If it's something listed in the "TPM" its a generic manual that doesn't apply to Phial Fire Dept.



They test ONE DAY ONLY, at one time and multiple locations...

My email said the documents, meaning the email and the study guide im guessing is to be brought to the "mini academy"..... It wasnt inside the study guide.

[BigGriffC12]

Hey, I didn't get the email..should I be concerned? Should I call on Monday? what is the "mini academy"? I'm a little concerned...I saved the email with my confirmation code and everything...

[Fixxer]

I have been advised by a credible source (same source that advised the reason for the extra pts for EMT/FFI) that the test was changed due to the fact that the consent decree was struck down (no longer MANDATING minority hiring.) Therefore, in an attempt to get mass amounts of "the preferred demographic" hired, the test was dumbed down even worse than before. Damn there's that pesky saying again. Test was NOT changed due to any lawsuit.

Sooo FWDbuff..... Isn't that what I said last week? And you said I was paranoid??

[Fixxer]

Hey, I didn't get the email..should I be concerned? Should I call on Monday? what is the "mini academy"? I'm a little concerned...I saved the email with my confirmation code and everything...

There are supposed to be several "Mini-Academies" occuring in the coming weeks. These are basically large organized study groups hosted by members of the recruiting team. I would plan on attending at least one in case there is any "inside" information given out. Keep an eye on the Philly Fire Test facebook page for the dates and times. I don't think they are out yet.

From the looks of the study guide, you guys better start studying NOW. There is a lot of information covered and it doesn't look like they'll be asking softball questions. Certainly not a coloring book test.....hence the reason for the rumored pass/fail.

GOOD LUCK!!

[csvt18]

There are supposed to be several "Mini-Academies" occuring in the coming weeks. These are basically large organized study groups hosted by members of the recruiting team. I would plan on attending at least one in case there is any "inside" information given out. Keep an eye on the Philly Fire Test facebook page for the dates and times. I don't think they are out yet.

From the looks of the study guide, you guys better start studying NOW. There is a lot of information covered and it doesn't look like they'll be asking softball questions. Certainly not a coloring book test.....hence the reason for the rumored pass/fail.

GOOD LUCK!!

Difficult to attend a study session seeing im in MI.

[roadrunner09]

Does anybody have an inkling as to where about in the city the test is usually given? I will be coming in from out of state and will need to book a hotel possibly (depending on what day/time the test is given). I don't have a car so a hotel in the general vicinity would be great. Thanks.

[BigGriffC12]

Does anybody have an inkling as to where about in the city the test is usually given? I will be coming in from out of state and will need to book a hotel possibly (depending on what day/time the test is given). I don't have a car so a hotel in the general vicinity would be great. Thanks.

I think they hold them at numerous public schools through out the city..as to which schools I'm not sure..however, I'm sure those locations will be put out closer to test time..

[roadrunner09]

I think they hold them at numerous public schools through out the city..as to which schools I'm not sure..however, I'm sure those locations will be put out closer to test time..

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. My mind escaped me when I made that post haha. I wish they would at least tell us a definitive date right now though...

[BigGriffC12]

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. My mind escaped me when I made that post haha. I wish they would at least tell us a definitive date right now though...

I'm going with November 19th..I feel that it will be 1 date, 1 time at various schools like..Fuss..I think..said..If the whole car thing is an issue, I'd try calling the human resources department and explain to them you're issue and I'm sure you can get some info out of them.