| 1 | Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation. |
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| 7 | Tell me about your qualifications for and your experience handling vehicles and/or mechanized equpiment. |
| 8 | Tell me about a recent experience you’ve had working with your hands. |
6 questions about working at FIRST RESPONDER
What is the most stressful part about working at FIRST RESPONDER?
Responding to calls and making sure everyone needs are met with a smile on their face.
How are the working hours at FIRST RESPONDER?
Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday 40 hr 12:00am to 8:30am
How did you feel about telling people you worked at FIRST RESPONDER?
I feel very confident on my roll as a First Responder and you learn new things every day.
What is the work environment and culture like at FIRST RESPONDER?
Being a First Responder is very challenging and also rewarding.
Interviews for Top Jobs at First Responder Emergency Medical Services
EMT Interview
I applied in-person. The process took 12+ months. I interviewed at First Responder Emergency Medical Services (Chico, CA)
Interview
5 person panel. Many questions pertaining to background and experience. They have employees on the panel with no real field experience or true knowledge of the job. Most of the questions are common in most interviews.
- Where I saw myself in 5 years. What was my most difficult call as an emt
Paramedic Interview
I applied in-person. I interviewed at First Responder Emergency Medical Services (Chico, CA) in Jun 2015
Interview
Panel interview with standard questions. They start with an online test then have a 3-5 person interview panel question you. Not stressful.as most of the interviewers haven’t worked in the field so you will know more most likely than they will…
- What is your best quality?
Paramedic Interview
I applied in-person. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at First Responder Emergency Medical Services (Chico, CA) in Feb 2016
Interview
Personality test. Written and skills tests for position applied. Panel interview with the heads. Fairly standard process but it takes a few weeks to complete because the HR person took awhile to get it done.
- What is your greatest strength?
Ideally, the role youre applying for either is that dream job or will help you get to it. If its going to help you get there, describe the elements of that job role that you are passionate about so that it ties to the vision of what your dream job is. Be honest and talk about the type of work environment, management team / leadership, coworkers, culture, vision and products/services youd like your dream job to entail.
Share a story to describe this. For example: “I accidentally made the mistake of telling a customer I could deliver on a solution set on a certain date and then later found out our business partner couldnt do it on that time. I learned that I shouldnt rush into important decisions and promises like this and that I should always check with my counterparts first before committing to a statement of work.”
If you answer either, just make sure you explain why. For example, “I would consider myself to be more analytical because Im good at examining a data set and then understanding how to interpret it in a business environment.” or “Im more of interpersonal person because I enjoy working and collaborating with my teammates and clients”
If you have a professional network, discuss it detail (# of contacts, people you know, their positions and what youve learned from them or how youve worked with them). If you dont have one, discuss how you would develop one (career fairs, networking events for that industry, through your existing friends, etc)
Sticking to the rules by yourself, working hard and not mind participating on basic tasks is a good answer.
In this question the interviewer is basically looking for a real life example of how you used creativity to solve a problem.
Again, this question could get you in trouble so tread carefully. Some good answers might be that your previous job didnt provide any room for growth, that you were laid off due to a mandatory reduction in staff, that they closed their office in your state and required you to relocate, etc. Make sure not to mention anything negative about the people you worked with, the company in general or the job itself.
This is a loaded question and a nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, thats a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
Its easy to talk about what you liked about your job in an interview, but you need to be careful when responding to questions about the downsides of your last position. When youre asked at a job interview about what you didnt like about your previous job, try not to be too negative. You dont want the interviewer to think that youll speak negatively about this job or the company should you eventually decide to move on after they have hired you.
This is a toughie, but one you can be sure youll be asked. Definitely keep things positive-you have nothing to gain by being negative about your past employers. Instead, frame things in a way that shows that youre eager to take on new opportunities and that the role youre interviewing for is a better fit for you than your current or last position. For example, “Id really love to be part of product development from beginning to end, and I know Id have that opportunity here.” And if you were let go? Keep it simple: “Unfortunately, I was let go,” is a totally OK answer.
FAQ
What questions should a first responder ask?
What qualities make a good first responder?
- Assessment Skills. …
- Teamwork and Cooperation. …
- Knowledge and Competence. …
- Physical Fitness. …
- Emotional Intelligence and Resilience.
What are first responder responsibilities?
Why do you want to be a first responder?
