Your oral presentation is an important part of the promotion assessment. Here’s a quick and dirty list of possible scenarios you should have nailed down before you are presented with the real deal. It is important to speak clearly, initiate eye contact with your audience, and speak genuinely and concisely. Don’t be afraid to jot down notes, there’s nothing worse than sitting down after a speech and feeling like you forgot something. Practice each one in front of peers or family and be sure to time yourself.
You are a Captain of an Engine company. Your assignment is to teach the new firefighter how to use the Emergency Response guidebook. You have been provided with a copy of the book.
You have 15 minutes to prepare a 5 minute presentation on how to properly use the guide book.
You are a Captain of an Engine company. Your assignment is to teach the new firefighter how to use a fire extinguisher. You have been provided with a fire extinguisher.
You have 15 minutes to prepare a 5 minute presentation on how to properly use the guide book.
You are a new Captain. You are addressing your crew for the first time. You have 15 minutes to prepare a 5 minute presentation to your crew.
You are assigned by the Battalion Chief to make a presentation to the local neighborhood watch group about the importance of brush clearance.
You have 15 minutes to prepare a 5 minute presentation to the panel.
You are a new Captain who has been invited by the Chamber of Commerce to make a presentation about the importance of Fire Prevention inspections.
You have 15 minutes to prepare a 5 minute presentation to the panel.
It is important that you prepare questions you might be asked. Here are a few samples for Fire Captain. Type your answers into the text boxes. When you’re done, click “Print This Page” at the bottom, and print your answers for reference. (Note: if your answer has exceeded the size of the box, only the portion showing will print.)
Interview Questions for Fire Captain
1. Please describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the position of Fire Captain.
Type your answer here.2. How do you view the role of a Fire Captain?
Type your answer here.3. If promoted to Fire Captain, what will you do to prevent harassment in the fire station?
Type your answer here.4. What do you see as the greatest problem facing the San Diego Fire and Rescue department?
Type your answer here.5. Please take a few minutes and outline the first meeting you would have with your crew. What issues would you discuss?
Type your answer here.6. Describe your plan to train a probationary firefighter.
Type your answer here.7. Describe the levels of discipline that a Captain may administer, and where the paperwork is to be filed in each example.
Type your answer here.8. How would you manage an unmotivated firefighter?
Type your answer here.9. You are a new Captain. You have been directed to plan a multicompany drill for your Battalion. What topic would you choose and how would you coordinate the training.
Type your answer here.10. Describe your view of discipline.
Type your answer here.11. You are a new Captain filling in for a Captain who is on vacation. You review the fire prevention records and find that the files are unorganized and the crew is well behind schedule on their inspections. You know this is against the department policy. How would you handle this situation? Would you report this to your Battalion Chief?
Type your answer here.12. A firefighter on your crew receives a needle stick from a transient patient. Describe your actions.
Type your answer here.
