Table of Contents



PART I . Getting Started
1 Job Description of Today's Firefighters
2 How Soon Should I Start Planning?
3 Is Age a Factor?
4 Visiting Your Physician
5 The Right Attitude

PART II . Getting Ahead of Your Competition
6 Minimum Requirements for becoming a Firefighter
Comparing Minimum Requirements
7 Choosing the Right Courses
Course Manager
8 Choosing a Firefighter Program
School Selection Guide
9 Volunteering

PART III . Recruitment Process Strategies
10 Municipal Firefighter Recruitment Recruitment
Process
Recruitment Manager
Fire Department Recruitment Tracker
11 Application Package Checklist
12 How to Successfully Complete an Application
Sample Firefighter Application Form
Fire Department Profile
Fire Department Hiring Checklist

PART IV . Preparing for Written and Physical Tests
13 Passing the Aptitude Test
14 CPS Firefighter Test
15 Preparing for Written Aptitude Test
Sample reading Comprehension test
16 Strategies to Answer Multiple Choice Questions
17 Physical Fitness Test
CPAT – Physical Fitness Test
Preparing for physical Fitness test
18 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your workouts

PART V . Acing the Interview
19 The Interview
20 How to Prepare for the Interview
Interview Checklist
21 How to Survive the Interview
22 Interview Preparation Details to Know
23 Cover Letter, Resume, Reference Letter and follow-up Letter
Sample Cover Letters
Sample Resume
Sample Reference Letter
Starting Resume
24 Making the Short-List
Sample Resume Up-date Letter
25 Visiting the Fire hall

PART VI . Ensuring Job Success
26 Job Success


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