Interview Questions

Question 1

What sets you apart from the other form the other candidates

Answer 1

KSA
Compassion
Trustworthy

Training,education,experience

Question 2

Have your KSA prepared your for Fire Captain

Answer 2

This should just be an Education, Training and experience question.

Question 3

Why do you want to be a Captain

Answer 3

Answer the question. Be honest be humble
One who gets to influence the troops on the frontline.
Goal to go further BC extra
Have the influence to help carry out the mission of the Fire Chief and help make this department the best.
Next step in career.

Question 4

Outline to us what your first meeting as a Captain looks like?

Answer 4

I plan on meeting with the crew individually outside of work. I want them to know my expectations but I also want them to give me theirs and goals.

Like to find out what they have done talk to further Captains.

I want to know that I’m there for them and want to see the best from them.

Question 5

How would you manage a unmotivated FF

Answer 5

Ask myself why is he unmotivated? One thing I have learned as a president is to have compassion and realize that everyone is going through stuff.
I would also empower him. Give them a project tell them how valuable they are.

Question 6

Describe your view of discipline

Answer 6

Really to change behavior

Lowest level of discipline to correct behavior.

Question 7

3 things facing SMG FD

Answer 7

1. New change
2. Generation gap
3. Budget
   Re-branding
   Ambulances
4. Morale

Question 8

Needle stick to a FF

Answer 8

Needle stick is an exposure report. I need to take care of my Ff get him tested and sent to occupational medicine
Need to let BC know and work on staffing.

Question 9

New Captain and have to do a multi-company drill

Answer 9

Basic Firefighter stuff
Firefighter survival
Search
TIC you name it

Question 10

What is your weakness

Answer 10

Writing,
Something I have always struggled with and felt embarrassed about. Wasn’t until I got my bachelors degree helped me be more confident and patient in writing which I know is an important part of being a company officer.

Question 11

How do your policies and procedures affect daily operations

Answer 11

They are what keep us balanced and focused and in line to be a top notch FD. We train to policies and guidelines that is why they are impactful and imperative that we constantly make sure they are up to date and effective

Question 12

It has been said that the Captain is the most influential rank in the fire service. Don’t agree with this statement why or why not?

Answer 12

I think it’s one of the most important roles for sure. Captain has the opportunity to steer the ship and carry out the mission and vision of the chiefs. With that being said the training chief has the most influential on his department guiding them to new things. Ultimately no matter what rank we have an influence on each other and the department

Question 13

Please describe an area you think the department could improve on

Answer 13

Generational gap
Recruitment
Budget

Question 14

What is the most important service we provide to the public and why?

Answer 14

Costumer service is number one citizens arecostumer.
Train
Leads by example

Question 15

How would your captain describe you

Answer 15

Asset
Positive
Friend
Component
Passionate
Caring

Question 16

What does integrity mean to you

Answer 16

Ultimately is trust. Not just doing the right thing when people aren’t looking because that’s mostly our job. We have a unique job where the public trust us to be there and take care of them. We also have to build trust with our peers and leaders as well as our subordinates. Use my kids I tell them we are going to mess up but don’t ever lie to me because then we have lost trust. I can help you when you fall but I can’t help if you don’t tell me.

Question 17

What was the overall rating on your last performance evaluation

Answer 17

Outstanding
Exceeds
Give examples

Question 18

Give an example of a time when you called someone out for not doing their job

Answer 18

Hmmm where do we go with this
- Firefighter
-Academy
- college
- department
-Officer

Question 19

What is your biggest pet peeve as a leader

Answer 19

-compliance
-Complaining
How do we change that and give examples

Question 20

What does follower ship mean to you

Answer 20

Asking your leader what can I do for you
Then it’s anticipating what he needs and doing it. I’ve learned a lot by sitting in the left sit learning from my captain.

Question 21

Why do you want to be a Captain

Answer 21

Leader
Culture
Influence
Empower

Question 22

What’s the primary purpose of discipline

Answer 22

Is to assist the employee in recognizing and correcting any deficiency regarding the employee’s performance or behavior.

Question 23

What is the guiding principles and what do they mean to you.

Question 24

What is the difference between coaching, counseling and discipline

Answer 24

Coaching= is as simple as guiding an individual, teaching them the right way
Counseling=
Discipline =