WHY a Firefighting Career
Enjoy a flexible work schedule
Not a fan of a 9-to-5 work schedule? Being a firefighter allows for flexibility in work life balance. Many departments have adopted the 24-hour shift schedule. With a schedule like this, your downtime activities and / or family responsibilities or pursuing your other life passions are possible.
If your goal is to be considered during the firefighter recruitment process, hire a firefighter interview coach to guide you through the many steps from application to interview.
Coaching is the preferred way to prepare and understand what you need to know and do at your panel interview as well as mastering techniques to ace your behavioural interview or answer difficult questions.
Work in a physically active profession
The job of a firefighter demands that you maintain top physical condition throughout your career with most departments offering scheduled training in their work schedules. Health and wellness programs are a high priority in this profession and mandatory fitness training is generally the norm. You will need to be able to fight fires, handle heavy mechanical tools at motor vehicle accidents, and contribute in many other physically demanding rescue situations to be valued as a competent firefighter. It’s hard to find another profession that compares to the stamina, endurance, and strength training you will require as a firefighter.
Receive job security and benefits
There will always be a need for firefighters. When you work as a firefighter, job security is something you can feel good about. Plus, you will receive comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits to help you prepare for the future.
If you want a secure career with great benefits, and the opportunity and rewards that go along with it, joining the fire service is a smart decision.
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career in firefighting? Destiny Career Planners can help you reach your goal of becoming a firefighter.
Let us help you achieve your dreams! Firefighter interview coaching will help you through your behavioral interview.
Talk to an experienced firefighter interview coach to reach your goals
Destiny Career Planners has become the leader in providing career coaching to clients throughout metro Vancouver and across BC, Alberta and points east. Learn about our firefighter interview coach services to help put you on the right path to success during your firefighter interview.
Learn more about your firefighter recruitment coach: Karen Smith-Hanney
Karen, the principal owner of Destiny Career Planners, is a former human resource manager, police officer and municipal member of the RCMP. Before launching her business she completed the Erickson International Coaching Program and is a Certified Professional Coach.
She has worked with thousands of clients through her personal coaching sessions, as a Contract Instructor with the Justice Institute of BC, (Fire Academy), FireMedix, SMART Fire, Creston Work Experience Program, Sun Peaks Work Experience Program and a Private Peace Officer Training Program. She has designed workshops to assist participants to create their own resumes, navigate the application processes and prepare for the interview.
Karen is trained in behavioural interviewing, coaching and resume writing. She uses best practises to coach clients on preparing for interviews, understanding hiring trends and is a member of Career Professionals of Canada, International Coach Federation, and Career Directors International. Speak to us about the firefighter recruitment process, contact Destiny Career Planners now.
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