Houston Fire Department - Texas Interview Questions
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Houston Fire Department - Texas
Firefighter
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
The hiring and selection process is pretty extensive. Given that they only run a few training classes each year, you might end up waiting for six months or more depending on how much the city is looking to hire.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you detail your previous work history?
- Are there any reasons that would prevent you from being hired?
- Do you consent to a polygraph test?
Houston Fire Department - Texas
Firefighter
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
First you apply online at www.hfdcareers.org. You need to have at least 24 College Credits or 2 years of active US military service. Then you take the Physical Abilities Test, which includes running 1.5 miles in 13:07 and some basic strength/endurance parts. After that, you take the Civil Service Exam, a written test about personality, basic math, and spatial awareness. Then there's a one-on-one chat with a recruiter, which isn't hard, just to see why you want to join HFD and answer your questions. Next is a polygraph exam, followed by a background check, drug testing, uniform fitting, fingerprints, necessary immunizations, and a medical exam.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to be a part of the Houston Fire Department?
Houston Fire Department - Texas
Firefighter
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Other
The hiring process was quite involved. Initially, candidates had to complete a civil service exam. Those with the top scores were then invited for an in-person interview. Following the interview, successful candidates proceeded to a drug and polygraph test. If these tests were passed, a job offer was extended, leading to the fire academy. A probationary period of 12 months followed employment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What motivates your desire to become a firefighter?
Houston Fire Department - Texas
Firefighter/EMT
Entry Easy Positive experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Panel Background check Background check Background check
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Other
First up is a multiple choice written test. It's super easy, basically 6th grade level math and english. You gotta get at least a 96-100 to even have a shot. After that, there's a background check, a polygraph test, a one-on-one interview, and a medical exam. Get all your paperwork in fast!
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were you ever caught stealing something worth more than $20?
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