Orange County FL

[smokeeater110]

I am almost through the process. I passed the written, bpad and C-pat tests. OCFRD said that interviews will be durring the 1st week in October. Are there any OCFRD guys out there that can give me an idea of what to expect? Any advise would be appreciated.

[SouthFlaHopeful]

im right there with you. I have my fingerprints and polygraph this thursday.

[smokeeater110]

Mine is the 20th. I just got off the phone with them. There are 63 candidates left and 33 spots. 32 counting mine. Good luck!

[SouthFlaHopeful]

63 people for 33 spots? Those are pretty good odds!
Hopefully being a medic will help . Did you hear when this class will start if we do get hired?

[smokeeater110]

Interviews are on Oct 3 and 4th. First day will be on Nov 26.

[rpferry]

I am almost through the process. I passed the written, bpad and C-pat tests. OCFRD said that interviews will be durring the 1st week in October. Are there any OCFRD guys out there that can give me an idea of what to expect? Any advise would be appreciated.

Not sure what interview OCFRD uses but I know a technique known as "situational interviewing" has been implemented recently in some departments. I would look into that and start thinking about some answers to the questions they might ask. It can be very intense if you have never dealt with this type of questioning before. Here is a link to get you started: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...ns&btnG=Search

Good luck to all of you and let us know how it goes.

[smokeeater110]

Thanks RP. Hopefully I'll see you on a call next year. Be safe!!

[SouthFlaHopeful]

well i just got back from the polygraph. I told the truth and it was still stressful. Maybe cause it was the first one I've ever done

[smokeeater110]

Did they let you know if you passed?

[SouthFlaHopeful]

Did they let you know if you passed?

no but the tester hints at if you did well.

He told me that he didn't see any major problems, so I'll take that as good.

[rpferry]

Thanks RP. Hopefully I'll see you on a call next year. Be safe!!

Not a problem man. Hope you all do well and I get to see you on the streets.

[smokeeater110]

My tester said that I did fine. I called Orange County but they didn't have the official word yet. Hopefully they won't keep me waiting too long.

[Marine0231]

is that for certified FF/EMT I have been thinking about applying for the Recruit program if you have any info on that can you let me know thanks.

[Dell205]

Interviews are on Oct 3 and 4th. First day will be on Nov 26.

Great thread.
I was just notifed last week on my written test date in late October. I am in the "non-cert" hire group. If my calculations are correct, from beginning to end (from the written test to first day) it is about 18 weeks for you guys?

Thanks.

[smokeeater110]

Great thread.
I was just notifed last week on my written test date in late October. I am in the "non-cert" hire group. If my calculations are correct, from beginning to end (from the written test to first day) it is about 18 weeks for you guys?

Thanks.

That sounds about right

[Dell205]

Thanks smokeeater110 for your reply.
I forgot to ask this one other question, which you or anyone here who has gone through the hiring process:
On the day that I show up for my written test, is wearing a shirt and tie over doing it?

Good luck to you guys that are almost done in hiring process. Perhaps we will work together someday if I make it through myself.

Thanks.

[smokeeater110]

Thanks smokeeater110 for your reply.
I forgot to ask this one other question, which you or anyone here who has gone through the hiring process:
On the day that I show up for my written test, is wearing a shirt and tie over doing it?

Good luck to you guys that are almost done in hiring process. Perhaps we will work together someday if I make it through myself.

Thanks.

A shirt and tie is a good idea. As I recall they told us to come in "professional atire" I wore a shirt and tie.

[smokeeater110]

I have my interview scheduled for next Wednesday!!

[Dell205]

I have my interview scheduled for next Wednesday!!

GOOD LUCK SMOKEEATER110!!!!

[JFULL2186]

I have mine on thursday good luck