Dallas Fire-Rescue 2012!

[MRBeliveau]

My husband and I are both hoping to take the test, & we are driving from El Paso. He has already gotten his test date but I have not yet (he did his app first, so I'm still hoping that I will get one!) - does anyone know (IF I get a test date) whether they would let us change it so we both test on the same day?

[Haulin]

Usually you are at their mercy.

[skitahoe]

Usually you are at their mercy.

And with the number of applicants, I can almost guarantee you're at their mercy.

[markus1990]

Anyone buy Don McNea dallas study prep?

[Gambit7]

Got mine scheduled for the 30th...

[blakerollins]

Does any one know what type of questions will be asked on the written exam? I studied alot for the Carrollton test I took and it seemed to be more about memorizing maps than anything else which I was not expecting and little to know math at all.

[Gambit7]

Does any one know what type of questions will be asked on the written exam? I studied alot for the Carrollton test I took and it seemed to be more about memorizing maps than anything else which I was not expecting and little to know math at all.

From this page: http://www.dallasfirerescue.com/details.htm

The written Civil Service Exam (2.5 hours) covers basic math skills, reading comprehension, ability to read and interpret maps/Mapsco, spelling, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.

[bopmychimbeech]

Be sure when you turn your transcript in you have some sort of tracking number to go along with it. I just found out mine never made it and I didn't have a tracking number or anything to prove I sent it in so I'm not eligible to sit in for the test. Good luck to all of you.

[Firebing]

Hey guys, im signed up for 4/2. any idea on how many they are hiring this year?

[Gambit7]

Hey guys, im signed up for 4/2. any idea on how many they are hiring this year?

I've heard 85... really hope that they do, I'd love to work for Dallas Fire.

[Firebing]

A friend of mine that works there says they are hiring another 200 due to about half the dept being eligble to retire and about to start. Rumor is each station will now have 2 rookies.

[Kcam23]

Got my study book, and am ready to go. Good luck to everyone else who is testing.

[Kcam23]

@bopmychimbeech

That was my biggest fear with the whole application process. I ordered my transcript with no tracking, and then went back and ordered a second with tracking. Even though I paid twice, I felt much better being able to track when it got there, and who signed for it.

[blakerollins]

Where did you get your study guide from?

[Firebing]

Did anyone go to the mentoring program on sat? It was a blast and a good workout if you did all the evolutions!

To anyone that goes in the future, make sure to take a gallon jug of water, i didnt bring enough. And bring a backpack or something to put your stuff in, I took off my hoodie and put everything in the pockets and when I came back it was wet. Just fyi

[upallday]

Wow..First I have heard the 200 people rumor.
I keep hearing 85 but that would be cool if they did another 200.

[Workinghard]

At the job fair they stated that they would be hiring 85.

[blakerollins]

Does anyone know if Dallas if offering a study guide for the test like some of the other depts offer?

[fire5555]

Check the date;;


Below are the testing subjects for the 2011 Dallas exam.

Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Spelling
Ability to Read and Interpret Maps
Mechanical Aptitude
Attention to Detail

Test Taking Strategies for the exam can be found at the link below.
http://www.fireprep.com/test-taking_...s_for_fir.html

Exam Prep for the 20100 Dallas exam can be found at the link below.
http://www.fireprep.com/dallas_firef...mination1.html


Assistant Chief Brent Collins, Cleveland Fire Dept.
Firehouse.com Entry Level Contributor Author since 2002

More Career articles by Chief Collins can be found at the link below
http://cms.firehouse.com/content/con.../bio.jsp?id=17


http://www.firehouse.com/forums/show...ue-hiring-2011!

[blakerollins]

thanks fire5555