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 semperfire
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Topic starter 15/12/2017 2:11 am   [#22469]
Hey Everyone,

I just applied to the Local # 4 out of Mass and was trying to find out if there was anyone else also going through this process. I have a test on 12/18/17 and am very nervous because this could be the career that changes everything for me and my family. I am a Marine Corps and .on-call firefighter . Again just wanted to know if anyone had information on this local or anything else that might be helpful. Thanks in advance.



   
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 Dxxx_93
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15/12/2017 1:44 pm  
Did you not use the Helmets to Hardhats program? Im working out of Local 52 in Norfolk, Virginia and we have a handful of vets... and to my understanding with that program you skip over the aptitude test and go straight into interview. Either way good luck, the trade is life-changing.



   
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 gsmiley
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16/12/2017 5:49 am  
Hey semperfire,

Fellow vet here, and I also applied to the local 4 - luckily I was able to take the test earlier in the year through another recruitment.

Don't stress too hard about the test - I'm not sure what you feel your strengths are, but for me, I am solid on english comprehension so I skipped prepping for that. I mainly had to refocus on math without a calculator. I had gotten so comfortable using one doing complex calculus that I could barely remember how to multiply fractions or decimals in my head. The math portion is not incredibly difficult - think about addition/subtraction/multiplication/division and some fraction/decimal work - just touch up on anything you don't really remember on Khan Academy. The mechanical portion was tough, make sure you understand how systems of gears/cogs work and anything with fluid dynamics or pressure and electrical circuits. It is kind of similar to the ASVAB, and the time crunch can get kinda real so just remain calm and work as quickly as you can.

Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and eat before the test too and try to calm the nerves, mine were insane in the beginning, but once I got into the flow I calmed down enough to work through it.
Best of luck!



   
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 semperfire
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Topic starter 28/12/2017 7:10 am  
Hey Guys, Just an update. I passed my test and recieved an email that i should get an interview date before 1/16/ 18. Dxxx_93.. the local contacted me through helmets to hard hats but explained that i still had to test. They said the local voted on it prior to opening up recruitment. Either way I am glad i passed. Any thoughts or tips on the interview ? Gsmiley, how was your process. Did you get on the list and working or are you. I wish I knew how i actually performed on the test



   
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 gsmiley
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30/12/2017 4:44 pm  
Congrats! I'm still waiting to interview everywhere I applied, so no lists yet - I think we are in the same timeframe, where Jan/Feb will be the interviews. I assume Boston flies through the list being a major metropolitan area, and from what I've read we will get some sort of extra points for being veterans - so ideally we will place high enough to get called sooner rather than later. I feel you on wanting feedback, I feel like I barely scraped by on that test, but who knows.



   
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 semperfire
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Topic starter 31/12/2017 2:49 am  
gmiley, where else did you interview? Any luck with those locals? I am just trying to get prepared so I can present well before the interview board. I wish I knew what questions they were going to ask. Also do you have any other certs that are applicable to the trade. I have couple from being a volunteer firefighter for a while. I read on another post that you get 5 points for being a vet but, im not sure how much that will factor in during the rest of the process.



   
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 dmart144
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31/12/2017 4:07 am  
Basic interview questions. The entire process is headed out of 100 points. 20 of which are the tool exam. 5points for a vet, 5 for school, etc, etc... Every certificate can help so take copies of everything. I too was a firefighter for 4 years and they mentioned how many fire certificates I had. I turned it into a positive the best I could. Go in,be honest, be yourself and be prepared



   
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 semperfire
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Topic starter 31/12/2017 10:02 am  
Are you on the job now or still on the list. I appreciate the info about the certs. I let my EMT license expire last year, should I get that reinstated or is it not worth it?



   
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 dmart144
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31/12/2017 11:16 pm  
I'm just on the list. Unfortunately, probably not high enough to get hired. I wouldn't worry about the EMT personally



   
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 semperfire
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Topic starter 04/01/2018 11:06 pm  
Update. I got my interview email yesterday, I will be interviewing on the 19th of this month. Has anyone else gotten an email? Also I called the local with a personal question and also found out the interviews will be conducted from Jan 17th to about Feb 15th. With list rankings be available around the end of Feb.



   
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 Rique925
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05/01/2018 4:49 am  
wow that was quick semperfire, i got my results on dec 5th and still havent gotten my email for the interview yet..giving it til monday then im calling my local...



   
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 NycHopeful718
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13/01/2018 10:12 am  
Best of luck, I’m being processed in nyc and going Thru the same process as you, hoping this works out.

Let me know if you have any tips on the interview mine is on the 25th.



   
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 sovietstar
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01/02/2018 3:35 pm  
I had my interview a week ago, I was not prepared for the questions asked, and it did threw me off a bit, was a bit overwhelming for me (stress out over little things), but I was just myself and completely honest with them, but I'm doubting I scored above 70 on the interview. If we fail interview do we have to take the exam over in 2 years? I feel much more prepared now that I know what they are expecting on the interview, just unfortunately might have to wait 2 more years.

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 hog451
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03/02/2018 8:50 am  
You only have to take the exam once. The tool assessment you will have to retake.



   
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 semperfire
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Topic starter 16/02/2018 7:25 am  
Just wanted to check in and see if anyone had gotten a update. Called last week and they said they were finishing up interviews mid FEB.



   
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