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Here's my problem. I passed cpat, I passed civil service test with a 91%, I am an emt and voluntary firefighter, I wore a suit to the panel interview and did a great job. I was told the department was only hiring 3 people out of the 5 that were being interviewed. I never got a call back even after calling to ask about my application status. One of the guys that was hired instead can't even drive since he's on sr22 insurance BUT his dad is the chief of police. The other guy that got hired is a pot head from a local factory BUT his uncle works on the department. The third guy deserved to get the job but I clearly got pushed aside for some serious bs.
Keep trying, regardless of how you didn’t get the job doesn’t matter. Look at it as an opportunity to better yourself and be an even better candidate the next year. A lot of times it takes a few tries to achieve the goals you want in life. Like myself for example, this is my 3rd year trying and I passed the tests every time. I may not even get it this year, but I’m going to keep trying and doing what I can. Don’t let the lack of success bother you, only failure should bother you and you didn’t fail.
You need training and qualified staff to direct you. You need to know CPR with advanced training. You need dedication and protection for yourself. Be glad you have what it takes, because, others don't.
Thanks for the video, my test is next week. I am the least qualified as far as experience is concerned but I am putting in my best effort. I am the old guy out there and plan on showing these boys what I can do.
I think it's good they do a practice CPAT test for women, because 90% of women who think they can do the job, actually can't do the job..The test will give them just a taste of how physically demanding the job is. Having said that, I've worked with many female firefighters who were in shape, were great firefighters, and put the work in to do the job.
This is like a young cadet program? Or this is the actual fire academy recruits? just wondering because I didn’t see anyone head shaved (like LAPD recruits do). Does LAFD not make you shave your head like LAPD or the marines do?
I’m super excited when I first was training at the San Diego Fire girls, empowerment camp, I actually met a LA Fire Fighter,, but she was retired she was really nice again, I’m super excited for tomorrow
What a great, inspiring interview. I mean them are some beautiful strong women up there I hope my daughter grows up one and become something of that nature. For the ladies that have the kids I didn’t hear anything about a father being involved but I applaud them for not making any excuses. I am a father that’s pursuing a career in fire and I no longer am with my child’s mother’s. The sense of not being there sucks but I do my best to be present when I am there. Once I’m able to sign that contract I know it’ll change my life and my kids and it will definitely be worth the struggle!
It is harder than it looks. You may be able to complete the evolutions on their own, but most people have a hard time recovering from the stairs AND continuing the course. Ultimately, it isn't that hard if you're prepared.
@@UFOologyYT This would have been easier, mine was a county test called the BPAT. I consisted of a 1 1/2 mile run in under 15 minutes, shortly after that you do the course. You wear a full scba tank. climb a big tower of stairs twice, then you do everything in the cpat except for the crawl and hose pull. But for the sledgehammer part you hit a tire 20 times. That 1/2 miles though of running before doing all of this really gets you.
Hello, I want to improve my fitness because I will be a firefighter. What are the training tips for me as a firefighter? How many weights do you use in your training and what are the standards approved by you? Thank you.
3-4 times a week you should be lifting weights. Depending on ur body composition you should also become accustomed to cardio. While the job doesn’t involve running, the weight added by equipment and tools will tire you out arguably quicker than if you were to run. And of course diet is important if you eat crap your body will not be fueled for the exertion
