Bates Test 2012 - Results, Interviews, etc.

[Macondo]

Definitely helpful, thank you.

[nw18]

I would like to know how many of you out there scored over 92 combined. Also if anyone has heard when they are going to send test scores out to Dept. thanks for any info.

[FFWC]

You will get an interview with a 92.

[FFWC]

Anyone heard anything?

[washedupFF]

Not a thing. By the way, how the heck do you score a 92 on that test?!!! Nice job...

[Arctic Cub]

I got a phone call from SKFR about doing an interview in the next month or so. Anyone hear anything from other agencies?

[NWDREX2]

I got a phone call from SKFR about doing an interview in the next month or so. Anyone hear anything from other agencies?

Hey Arctic,

If you don't mind me asking what was your Bates score? Preference points?

[Arctic Cub]

89.6% and no preference points.

[j2two]

Hi All- I got a 92.8 on my test. Hope I get a call soon! Anyone else heard anything?

[Oven]

I got a 92.3%, no calls, emails, or letters from any departments yet.

[washedupFF]

Just got an e mail from Bremerton, made the list but not top 3. Here is a copy of that e mail.

"Congratulations on passing the examination process for the position of Firefighter-EMT. Your name has been placed on the City of Bremerton’s Civil Service Eligible register. The register will remain in force for a period of one year.



Per Civil Service Rules, the top three candidates (for each vacant position) on the register will be certified to the Fire Chief, as positions become available. Currently you are not among the top three on the register. We do not give out ranking."

Anyone hear the same, different, or from other departments in the consortium?

[Oven]

@washedupFF: I got that same email. Encouraging to finally hear from 1 of the departments.

[Arctic Cub]

I got the same email as well.

[Cbar84]

Just read on Dailydispatch that South King passed there M&O Levy and got a SAFER awarded to them. They are going to fill 9 positions. Last time they had interviews they just hired Laterals.

[washedupFF]

@Cbar84, thanks for that bit of news, very exciting information. Did they use the Bates test last time as well? Another iron in the fire!
First to get contact please post.

[j2two]

FYI, i received a call from Bellingham and have an interview with them End of this month. Thanks for the heads up about South King Fire.

[washedupFF]

@jscott, when did Bellingham call you?
Thanks

[nwavant]

Bellingham called about 2 weeks ago now, letter went out last week. Good news for South King!

[j2two]

SKFR just opened on National instead of using BATES scores- looks like they are emphasizing on hiring laid-off (or soon to be) Union Firefighters as well as Veterans.

[Oven]

@j2two: They will still be pulling scores from Bates. One of the requirements of the SAFER grant is that they advertise to a diverse pool of candidates. Pulling scores from National Testing Network and Bates I guess fulfills that diversity requirement.